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Professor Who Tweeted ‘Trump Must Hang’ Won’t Return to Teach at That School
A professor who tweeted that President Donald Trump "must hang” and “justice = the execution of two Republicans for each deported immigrant” will not return to teach in the fall. California State University, Fresno history professor Lars Maischak won't teach during the fall semester, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday, citing an announcement by university President…Rob Shimshock -
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US Backing for ‘Nontraditional’ Families at UN Conference Raises Eyebrows
The Trump administration’s stance on United Nations social policy so far is strikingly similar to the Obama administration’s, a leading conservative group that defends religious freedom says. Alliance Defending Freedom International, the global wing of the U.S.-based Christian legal aid group, faults the administration specifically for voting against a “Protection of the Family” resolution during…Fred Lucas -
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Value of US Weapons Goes Far Beyond Battlefield, Ukrainian Troops Say
KYIV, Ukraine—On the front lines against Russia and its separatist proxies in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian soldiers have, throughout the past three years of relentless combat, frequently turned to symbols of America to both intimidate and annoy their enemies—sometimes, in eclectic and creative ways. Ukrainian soldiers have raised U.S. flags over their front-line trenches and forts—typically…Nolan Peterson -
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Why Trump’s Ban on Travel to North Korea Is a Positive Step
Following the tragic death of American student Otto Warmbier, who was in a coma for a year in North Korean captivity, the Trump administration has decided to ban U.S. citizens from traveling to North Korea. The ban would also target a source of finances for North Korea’s ballistic missile programs and nuclear weapons. North Korea…Shiyi Zhang -
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European Union Must Not Threaten Poland’s Sovereignty
The European Union, which has long interfered in the affairs of sovereign European nations, looks to be meddling in the political affairs of Poland. On Tuesday, July 25, the president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, signed one of three controversial bills that would reform the judiciary to combat corruption, according to the ruling party. To the opposition,…Mike Muller -
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The World Must Turn Back Venezuela’s Growing Dictatorship
Venezuela has succumbed to dictatorship. It’s going to take a concerted international effort to reverse this ugly development. On July 30, socialist strongman Nicolas Maduro held a fraudulent and highly unpopular election. As a result, all 545 seats of a new “Constituent Assembly” are being filled with candidates hand-picked by Maduro’s National Socialist Party. The…Ana Quintana -
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Socialism Has Destroyed Venezuela
Friedrich Hayek famously observed that socialist central planning puts countries on the road to serfdom. The latest dead end on that highway to hell—already littered with the human victims of past failed attempts in places like Cuba and the old Soviet Union—is in Caracas, Venezuela. That is where, last weekend, President Nicolás Maduro and the…James M. Roberts -
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Trump Reluctantly Signs Russia Sanctions Bill
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping sanctions bill Wednesday that is intended to punish Russia for interfering in the 2016 presidential election. In doing so, Trump criticized the legislation as “seriously flawed—particularly because it encroaches on the executive branch’s authority to negotiate.” “Congress could not even negotiate a health care bill after seven years of talking….Jack Crowe -
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Trump Shouldn’t ‘Hold Back’ as North Korea Tests Missiles, Expert Advises
President Donald Trump needs to get tougher with North Korea by using existing legal options after the communist regime’s weekend progress in improving its capability to strike the continental U.S. with an intercontinental ballistic missile, a Heritage Foundation analyst said Sunday night. That is a better course than to complain about China’s lack of action,…Daily Signal Staff -
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Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Would Embolden Russia, Put European Stability at Risk
The proposed Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, which will run alongside the existing Nord Stream pipeline under the Baltic Sea in northern Europe, would directly connect Russia and Germany by bypassing several other European countries. This pipeline would only make Europe more dependent on Russian gas and more vulnerable to Moscow’s energy blackmail. The…Mike Muller -
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How Britain’s Surrender to the UN Led to Charlie Gard’s Fate
The heartbreaking story of British infant Charlie Gard has transfixed me. Five years ago, my wife almost lost her life during pregnancy complications. Our first son was born early, weighing just 2 pounds. We went through many scary times during the six weeks he was in the NICU. God was merciful to us. Today, Dominic…William Estrada -
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Yes, the Left Really Is a Greater Threat to the West Than Russia
Bret Stephens devoted his New York Times column last week to admonishing me for my tweet from two weeks ago and critiquing my follow-up column last week explaining the tweet. The tweet reads, “The news media in the West pose a far greater danger to Western civilization than Russia does.” The news media in the…Dennis Prager -
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Why This European Leader Is Embracing the Trump Presidency
Hungary’s foreign minister came to Washington seeking something from the Trump administration that his government is being denied by the European Union—sympathy for its sovereign right to make its own internal decisions and laws. He deserves a hearing. Such a return to basic relations among nation-states—let alone treaty allies and friends—is also a radical departure…Maiya Clark -
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Louisiana Democrats Purge Thomas Jefferson, the Man Who Acquired Louisiana
The latest in what has become an all too common crusade to wipe great American historical figures from places of honor and memory, the Louisiana Democratic Party has announced that it will change the name of its annual “Jefferson-Jackson” dinner to the bland and unremarkable True Blue Gala. Louisiana Democrats joined many other state parties…Jarrett Stepman -
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The Left Is a Greater Threat to America Than Putin
Last week, I tweeted, “The news media in the West pose a far greater danger to Western civilization than Russia does.” To my surprise, the tweet went viral. And while there were more likes than dislikes, 99 percent of the written reactions were negative. Typical reactions were: –“F— you.” –“Move to Russia.” –“Your very full…Dennis Prager -
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Trump Administration Says Iran Is Complying With Nuclear Deal, Adds New Sanctions
For the second time, the Trump administration on Monday certified that Iran remains in compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement. Administration officials stressed, however, that they remain dissatisfied with the flawed nuclear deal negotiated by the Obama administration and are concerned with Iran’s malign policies, which violate the spirit of the agreement. The Trump administration,…James Phillips -
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Returning Seized Compounds to Russia Would Be a Mistake
In May, media reports indicated the Trump administration was considering returning two compounds—one in Maryland and one in New York—to Russia. Those compounds were seized by the Obama administration last December in response to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Last week, in an interview with CNN, a senior White House official again raised…Daniel Kochis -
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France Is Once Again a Battleground for the Soul of Europe
President Donald Trump followed up a successful week in Europe with a visit to France for Bastille Day and the 100-year commemoration of America’s entrance into World War I. He also held a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron to talk about the Syrian civil war, the Middle East, terrorism, and other topics…Jarrett Stepman -
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Trump Must Stand Up for US Interests in Meeting With France’s Emmanuel Macron
President Donald Trump will be the guest of honor at the Bastille Day parade in Paris on Friday, marking the 100th anniversary of U.S. forces joining the fight against Germany in World War I. This will be his second visit to Europe in two weeks, following his successful trip to Poland and the G-20 summit…Nile Gardiner -
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Lawmakers Cite Evidence Russia ‘Colludes’ With US Green Groups to Block Fracking
Forget about allegations of Russian interference in U.S. presidential elections for a moment, or even “collusion” between Russian officials and Trump campaign operatives. “If successful, an anti-fracking campaign deprives Americans of affordable, dependable energy.”–@NiconomistLoris The real action is in the European and U.S. energy markets, according to a letter from two Texas congressmen to Treasury…Kevin Mooney