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opinion
The Real Reason That Vanguard Settled
When Vanguard Group announced that it would settle its portion of a lawsuit brought by 13 state attorneys general, opponents of “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) declared victory. And they weren’t wrong. The suit, led by Texas AG Ken Paxton, accused Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street of conspiring to push green-energy initiatives through their coal-company holdings,… -
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The Truth About Glyphosate: Genuine Concerns and Sobering Realities
The use of the agricultural input glyphosate may be one of the most hotly contested issues within public health right now. For some, glyphosate is proof that modern agriculture is poison. For others, it is an example of anti-science panic. Both reactions avoid the hard truth: glyphosate is a critical agricultural input with contested cancer… -
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How the Media Erased Obama’s Damning Benghazi Confession to Re-Elect Him
Democrats and their media allies are suddenly wrapping themselves in the First Amendment like it’s a campaign prop. As California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million in defamation over its coverage of a phone call with President Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel blasts the FCC for an “attack on free speech” after his show was… -
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The Time Has Come to Deal With Insider Trading in Congress
According to a poll from the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation, 86% of Americans “favor prohibiting stock-trading in individual companies by Members of Congress.” This includes more than 80% of Republicans, Democrats, and independents. The Stop Insider Trading Act (HR 7008) from Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., the chairman of the Committee on House… -
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Blackburn Releases Framework for AI Rulebook
Sen. Marsha Blackburn released a draft framework for a national rulebook on artificial intelligence to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order. The Republican senator from Tennessee previously told The Daily Signal that Trump asked her to introduce the framework to establish a national standard on artificial intelligence. When asked by The Daily Signal if the… -
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Why Are Our Young Women Unhappy and on Drugs?
The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Emma Waters, a policy analyst in the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation and author of “Lead Like Jael: 7 Timeless Principles for Today’s Women of Faith,” on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on… -
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US Resolution to Protect Women and Girls Faces Uphill Battle at the UN
The U.N. Commission on the Status of Women is wrapping up this week amid historic disagreement between delegations over what it means to be a woman. You read that right. Diplomats at the annual international meeting focused on “women’s issues” are engaged in negotiations and backroom maneuvers to avoid clearly defining what they mean by… -
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The Con at the Heart of the Blue State Model
The entire rotten structure of the Left’s modern governing model is being exposed. Several stories in the last few weeks have uncovered how much of the American political system, in Democrat-dominated cities and states in particular, has been twisted to serve the interests of the Left and its wards rather than the American people. The widespread… -
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The Feminine Virtue of Discernment
This is an adapted excerpt from Emma Waters’ new book “Lead Like Jael: 7 Timeless Principles for Today’s Women of Faith,” out March 24 from Regnery Faith. Growing up in the pine-shadowed backroads of rural South Georgia, the line between nature and the home was, at times, more of a suggestion than a boundary. Despite… -
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IndyCars to Storm the National Mall in Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix
This summer, the National Mall will host IndyCars for the first-ever Freedom 250 Grand Prix, with millions of visitors expected to pour into the nation’s capital to celebrate America’s birthday. Officials held a press conference last week to unveil both the Freedom 250 IndyCar and the racecourse that will wind through Washington, D.C. In attendance were Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Ambassador Monica Crowley, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Also present were… -
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Libations of Liberty: The Top 10 Historic Drinking Sites in the US
As America approaches its 250th birthday, there may be no better way to experience our nation’s story than by visiting the places where it was written. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites pinpoints and evaluates places like battlefields, presidential houses, and museums. Use it before, during, and after trips with your family! Benjamin Franklin once… -
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Jessie Buckley’s Oscars Speech Celebrates Motherhood, Family, and Irish Roots
“I want to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart,” Jessie Buckley said as she concluded her acceptance speech for Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards, drawing warm applause from the audience. In an era when many awards show speeches lean heavily into politics, Buckley’s remarks stood out for a different reason. The Irish actress used… -
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Celebrating the Real Saint Patrick
St. Patrick is one of the best-known Catholic saints among Americans. Most people know his name, but they don’t know the details that made him a hero in the faith. It has nothing to do with a pint of Guinness nor the famous corned beef. The life of St. Patrick was defined by perseverance and… -
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A Sneaky Effort to Undermine the Fight Against Carbon Taxes
President Donald Trump has shown bold leadership by rejecting the radical global climate agenda. But now some lawmakers, including a handful of Republicans, have set out on a path that, if followed, will undermine the president’s accomplishments. Those accomplishments have been substantial. The president has withdrawn the U.S. from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and helped… -
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Dear Nonprofit Leaders: Values Alignment Matters in Finance Too
Tis the season: Quite soon, a slew of large public companies will be holding their annual shareholder meetings, which can feature voting on resolutions of all sorts of subjects and motivations—many of them advocating social and ideological causes that can be, intentionally, at odds with Judeo-Christian values and free-market principles. Because of the controversial subject… -
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Obama’s Race-Hustling Eulogy at a Race Hustler’s Funeral
Former President Barack Obama long ago surpassed the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton as America’s most influential race hustler. The country got a reminder when Obama spoke at Jackson’s funeral, even though Jackson’s son urged the speakers “not to bring their politics” to the service. Obama said: “Every day you wake up… -
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We Must Invest in Civics for America’s 250th
The second week of March is Civic Learning Week. It’s an annual observance marked by civics advocates with webinars, social media campaigns, and a big conference known as the National Forum, organized by the nonprofit iCivics. This year’s National Forum will take place in Philadelphia, as more than 600 civics leaders, educators, and students will… -
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The Day the Paper Didn’t Arrive: What We Lose When Local News Fades
In early 2026, one of Pennsylvania’s most active newspapers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, announced it will shut its doors on May 3 after more than two centuries of publishing, citing prolonged financial losses and labor constraints as “insurmountable” obstacles. That closure is not an isolated tragedy. Local newspapers across the country are closing at a rate of nearly two per week. The Chesterton Tribune, a 141-year-old newspaper in Indiana; Eagle Times, a local… -
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Beyond the Oyster Fork: An Etiquette Expert’s Tips for ‘Relationships, Work, and Life’
Knowing which fork to use or when to put your napkin on your lap at a formal dinner is important, but etiquette extends far beyond galas and black-tie weddings, according to Alison Cheperdak. Etiquette is “ultimately about kindness and respect and integrity and leading a life with compassion where you see the dignity in every… -
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‘Collectively Lost Their Minds’: 9th Circuit Backs Access for Biological Men at Women’s Spa
An appeals court determined that biological men should be permitted to enter an all-female spa for ages 13 and up in Washington state—prompting a federal judge to issue a blunt dissent. In Olympus Spa v. Armstrong, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that Washington state can enforce an anti-discrimination law to allow a…