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opinion
Exiting the INF Treaty Over Russian Violations Would Send a Signal of US Resolve
On Feb. 1, more than a decade after we now know Russia began developing a banned ground-launched cruise missile, the United States formally initiated withdrawal proceedings from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Russia has been violating the treaty since 2008 and has deployed weapons that pose a serious military threat to America and its… -
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Preserving the Integrity of the Bible in China
China’s attempts to secularize religion have spilled over into rewriting the Bible. Under the direction of the Chinese government, two Protestant organizations in China, the Three-Self Patriotic Movement and the Chinese Christian Council, created a five-year plan to reorient the Bible to promote socialism and create a new Christianity that favors the communist government’s agenda…. -
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Ocasio-Cortez Praises UK Leader Jeremy Corbyn, Accused of Anti-Semitism
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez expressed her gratitude on Sunday for a conversation she had earlier in the day with the leader of U.K.’s Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn. “Great to speak to [Ocasio-Cortez] on the phone this evening and hear first hand how she’s challenging the status quo,” Corbyn tweeted. “Let’s build a movement… -
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Rising Star From China Pulls First Novel After Being Accused of Racism
Young adult and fantasy author Amelie Wen Zhao announced Wednesday her decision to delay the publication of her highly anticipated first novel “Blood Heir” after an online barrage of social justice voices accused her work of being racist. “Blood Heir” is a fantasy adaptation of the story surrounding the legendary Russian Princess Anastasia, who was… -
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Russian Disinformation Is a Serious Threat to Europe. Here’s How to Counter It.
The likelihood of an escalated conflict between the Ukraine and Russia has grown in recent years, and it reached a new level of intensity last November with Russia’s attack on Ukrainian naval vessels. But Russia’s meddling extends beyond the battlefield. Russia is also interested in impacting and corrupting foreign elections. Europe will host a slew… -
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US Suspends Cold War-Era Nuclear Treaty With Russia, and Ukraine Braces for the Fallout
KYIV, Ukraine—The U.S. announced on Friday that it was suspending its obligations under a Cold War-era arms control treaty with Russia. “For far too long, Russia has violated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with impunity, covertly developing and fielding a prohibited missile system that poses a direct threat to our allies and troops abroad,”… -
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To Anyone Who Thinks the Ralph Northam Controversy Is Insignificant
Controversy erupted this week after Virginia’s Democratic governor, Ralph Northam, not only defended a late-term abortion bill but also insinuated that babies could be left to die after birth. Many Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, made public statements about the moral repugnance of Northam’s remarks. Through a spokesperson, Northam, a… -
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Trump, Guaido Talk for First Time Amid Venezuelan Turmoil
President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday with the man the U.S. government recognizes as the legitimate leader of Venezuela even as turmoil continues in the oil-rich socialist country. About 50 countries have joined the United States in recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaido as acting president of the South American nation while Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolas Maduro, tries… -
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Asia Bibi Is 1 Step Closer to Freedom
The Pakistan Supreme Court thankfully rejected a petition Tuesday seeking to revisit the acquittal of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who had been convicted of blasphemy and spent eight years on death row before being exonerated by that country’s high court in October of last year. However, radical Muslims fueled public riots demanding her execution and… -
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Europe May Be at a Tipping Point. Here’s What the US Can Do.
This year is shaping up as an inflection point for Europe. Key national elections and European Union parliamentary elections could recast the Continent’s political discourse for years to come. Britain is set to leave the European Union at the end of March, and NATO will mark its 70th anniversary as it, fittingly, continues to return to its… -
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Today’s Venezuela: Where Socialism Meets Authoritarianism
Many on the left have for years cheered Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez, as heroes of “21st-century socialism.” Ironically, however, the undeniable downward spiral of Venezuela’s economic freedom and the far-reaching suffering of its people have put the true meaning to those “hero” claims: Socialism and corruption have destroyed Venezuela. In… -
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Why China Is Militarizing Its Himalayan Frontier
KYIV, Ukraine—Crossing the Himalayas on foot has always been dangerous. There are many hardships to endure, such as altitude sickness, extreme cold, avalanches, hidden glacial crevasses, and exposed trails that criss-cross sheer mountain faces. And now there’s the prospect of armed Chinese drones orbiting overhead to consider, too. Last year, China unveiled its new, armed… -
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It’s Not Going to Be Easy to Rebuild Venezuela’s Economy
The current crisis in Venezuela is having little impact on global markets. In fact, going forward, there is really little downside economic risk. A huge upside potential exists, however, if the U.S.-led coalition of countries and—more importantly—the Venezuelans themselves are able to exert enough peaceful and nonviolent pressure to force Nicolás Maduro to end his… -
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Podcast: What’s Next in Venezuela
Venezuela’s socialist dictator, Nicolas Maduro, is facing heavy pressure to resign after having destroyed the economy and rigging an election for himself. His opponent, backed by the United States, is now declaring himself to be president. Ana Quintana, The Heritage Foundation’s Latin America expert, discusses the unfolding situation. Plus: We debate over Tom Brady, the… -
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Bolton: US Has ‘Special Responsibility’ to Constitutional Government in Venezuela
The United States is working to support what national security adviser John Bolton called the “constitutional government” in Venezuela, as two men are laying competing claims to the presidency of the South American nation. Socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro is trying to hold onto power after the United States recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido’s claim to… -
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Podcast: The War on Christians Who Speak Out
In the past couple of weeks, Karen Pence has been attacked for teaching at a Christian school, a group of Catholic school teen boys at the March for Life have been smeared as racists, and Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, tied Catholic organization Knights of Columbus to the “alt-right.” The Heritage Foundation’s Monica Burke joins us… -
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The US Strikes Back Against Russia’s European Gas Empire
KYIV, Ukraine—With the Kremlin tightening its grip on the European energy market, the U.S. has hardened its opposition to a controversial Russian gas pipeline, which is currently under construction through the Baltic Sea to Germany. For months, U.S. officials have said Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline is part of a broader Kremlin gambit to bypass… -
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Florida Governor Sanctions Airbnb for West Bank Policy
Airbnb, which lists more 45,000 Florida properties on its vacation rentals website, has lobbied hard to remove its “home-sharing” offerings from hotel/motel regulations and unshackle the state’s $31 billion short-term rental industry from local regulations. Several bills, including last year’s Vacation Rental Act, gained momentum during the last two legislative sessions before falling short. If… -
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‘No Deal’ on Brexit Is the Best Deal for Britain and the United States
British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered a seismic defeat. The House of Commons on Tuesday rejected her proposed withdrawal agreement with the European Union by a 230 vote margin. Among those voting against her: 118 rebel Conservative MPs who saw the deal as a weak-kneed surrender to the European Union. This is the biggest defeat suffered by a… -
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Pelosi’s Equality Act Could Lead to More Parents Losing Custody of Kids Who Want ‘Gender Transition’
Americans have long understood that children are best cared for by their parents. The state should only intervene in the family when there is demonstrable evidence of abuse and neglect. This has long been established in our laws. But now, transgender ideology is silencing doctors and challenging the way courts define parental abuse and neglect….