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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…
    Emma Waters
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    • News

    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…
    Reagan Campbell
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    • Opinion

    Libations of Liberty: The Top 10 Historic Drinking Sites in the US

    Benjamin Franklin once wrote that the existence of wine is “constant proof that God loves us, and that he loves to see us happy.” As the U.S. nears her 250th birthday, what better way to celebrate than by visiting our historic sites … and grabbing a drink at their accompanying local taverns, saloons, and inns?…
    Gillian Richards
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Katherine Matt
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Thomas Griffin
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Daren Bakst
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Sarah Newman
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Larry Elder
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Hans Zeiger
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Katherine Matt
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    • Opinion

    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…
    Virginia Allen
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    • News

    ‘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…
    Fred Lucas
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    • News

    Inside CSWF: Pro-Family Conference Offers Alternative to UN’s Women’s Agenda 

    The 70th session of the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) opened in New York on March 9. However, a parallel event, the Conference on the State of Women and Family (CSWF), is being hosted this week by a coalition of pro-family organizations, urging a return to the fundamentals that the U.N. commission seems to have forgotten.   …
    Reagan Campbell
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    • Analysis

    No Other News Network Can Catch Fox News Right Now

    From the first days of 2026, Americans have witnessed some of the most consequential moments of Donald Trump’s presidency. Venezuela, Minnesota, tariffs, artificial intelligence, and Iran have shaped the news over the past 10 weeks. Breaking news events put media outlets to the test and, if done well, have the potential to drive massive audience…
    Rob Bluey
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    • Opinion

    End the Harmful Time Change Ritual

    Except for the wise people of Arizona and Hawaii, who have year-round standard time, Americans were once again forced to “spring forward” and lose an hour of sleep on Sunday morning. This practice, known as daylight saving time, gives Americans more time in the evening to enjoy sunlight. This helps owners of golf courses, tennis…
    Jeff Crouere
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    • News

    What If You Could Walk Through the World of the Bible?

    What if history wasn’t something you only read about—but something you could walk through?  What if the stories of Scripture rose from the page and surrounded you—etched into stone streets, carved into ancient ruins, whispered through the landscapes where God moved in history?  An exciting new venture, Sojourn, has officially launched as part of Good Comma Classroom, expanding its mission beyond…
    Katherine Matt
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    • Opinion

    JFK’s Grandson Proves the Networks Still Bend the Knee to Kennedys

    When you hear liberals complaining about how the media today are in urgent danger of “bending the knee” to President Donald Trump, point and laugh and think about the Kennedy family. Journalists bending the knee to the Kennedys has been mandatory since the 1950s. That’s their most obvious form of white privilege. It’s still happening….
    Tim Graham
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    • News

    EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Mace Claims Ethics Investigation Is ‘Retribution’ for Clinton-Epstein Deposition

    FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—In exclusive comments to The Daily Signal, a conservative firebrand claimed she has been targeted by the House Committee on Ethics after she deposed former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over their ties to deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. “It [the committee’s announcement] came out an…
    Pedro Rodriguez
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    Stephen Miller: ‘America First’ Means US Will Be ‘Most Unquestioned, Unmatched Power’

    White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller surprised many in the MAGA movement with his definition of President Donald Trump’s motto, “America First.” “No, ‘America First’ means America will be the greatest, most unquestioned, unmatched power in the world, and it means we will defend American lives, and yes, we will avenge American blood,”…
    Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell
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    • Opinion

    Wisdom From Michelangelo on His Birthday

    A culture that neglects the beautiful is a culture that will quickly become disenfranchised with the true and the good. Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475. He was a sculptor, painter, poet, and architect who radically impacted his time period and the generations to follow. He is best-known for his paintings in the Sistine…
    Thomas Griffin
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