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Who Decides What Children Read? Authoritarians Slander Parent Groups as ‘Book Banners’
In a country that protects and praises personal liberty, few charges are more loaded than to call people censors or “book banners.” Those are fighting words. Unfortunately, the American Library Association and PEN America, an advocacy group for literary authors, are casually hurling that accusation against school leaders and parent organizations across the country without…Jay Greene -
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China Is Laughing at Us
Europe is rapidly de-industrializing. German factories are going dark. French and Dutch farmers can’t afford to heat greenhouses. Millions of Brits are facing energy poverty. And Americans are still struggling to put food on the table or pay their energy bills. These disasters largely all stem from Western leaders’ devotion to the cult of climate extremism, and the calamitous decisions to replace fossil fuels…Michael Bastasch -
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Look Who’s Talking, Justice Kagan
Supreme Court justices return to work next month following a tumultuous last session in which the majority issued some controversial rulings, most notably the overturning of Roe v. Wade.Liberals in general, and Justice Elena Kagan in particular, are upset by the decisions of the conservative majority. Kagan recently spoke at Northwestern University School of Law…Cal Thomas -
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Who Gets Hurt From High Gas and Diesel Prices? There’s More Harm Than You Think.
High gas and diesel prices like those we are experiencing now have sweeping negative economic effects on Americans. Beyond the financial hit at the pump, the economic harm is inflicted in many ways that may not be evident to most. The Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment Briefings This is article No. 1 of 5…Daren Bakst -
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Rep. Trent Kelly Explains Threat China Poses to America
What kind of threat does China really pose to America? And is America ready to face that threat? In the areas of agriculture, cybersecurity, and economics, China threatens our nation, Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., says. China has “infiltrated our universities. They’re buying our farmland. They’re stealing technology,” Kelly says. But China is not the only concern….Virginia Allen -
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He’s Fresh Back From Ukraine. Here’s What He Saw.
As Russia continues its unprovoked war against Ukraine, the situation on the ground becomes more dire. Ukraine has managed to push Russian troops back from many of its cities, but the mass graves and buildings reduced to rubble are indications that the conflict is far from over. How do the Ukrainian people feel? And what…Douglas Blair -
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EXCLUSIVE: Republicans Accuse State Department of ‘Radical Gender Imperialism’
Republican lawmakers are accusing the State Department of “radical gender imperialism” and of seeking to push other nations to “normalize and encourage transgenderism among youth.” In a letter first obtained by The Daily Signal, members of the Republican Study Committee point to a leaked memo reportedly circulated by Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicating that…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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At UN, It’s Politics as Usual for Biden
This time of year, at Turtle Bay in New York, the leaders of the world flock to the United Nations like homing pigeons for the annual gabfest at the meeting of the General Assembly. Leaders, great and small, get their chance to address the world. President Joe Biden will be one of them. His theme…James Carafano -
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The Constitution Is Under Attack. It’s Up to Us to Defend It, Says Lawyer Who Defeated Liz Cheney
The Constitution is under serious assault from the Left and by those who are incapable of understanding why the United States is the greatest country in the history of the world. Very simply, America is built on a foundation of freedom, liberty, and individual autonomy, and on the concept of limited government. Our Constitution acknowledges…Harriet Hageman -
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Most Americans Say the US Should Only Continue to Spend Money on Ukraine Under Certain Conditions
As the Biden administration is requesting an additional $13.7 billion to help Ukraine between October and December, one YouGov/Stand Together poll found that most Americans would put conditions on further funding for Ukraine. Only 2% of Americans think President Joe Biden should prioritize Russia’s defeat in Ukraine, while a plurality (40%) said the president should…Gillian Richards -
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Ukraine: With a Whimper or a Bang?
Russia started the war with Ukraine in late February with a shock-and-awe effort to grab Kyiv. It failed both to decapitate the government and absorb half the country in one fell swoop. Soon the conflict descended into a war of attrition in eastern Ukraine over the occupied majority-Russian-speaking borderlands. That deadlock was eventually going to…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘Poison of Bigotry’: Lawsuit Claims Texas A&M Discriminates Against White, Asian Men
A lawsuit filed Saturday alleges that Texas A&M University's hiring practices discriminate against white and Asian men applying for faculty positions. Richard Lowery, an associate professor of finance at the University of Texas at Austin, filed a complaint in federal court in Houston, saying the policies at Texas A&M prevented him from being hired at the university….Reagan Reese -
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China Is at Taiwan’s Door and America Isn’t Ready
Already rocked by the war in Ukraine, the world uneasily looks toward Asia and the Chinese Communist Party. The authoritarian state has cast its gaze toward the small island of Taiwan and dreams of conquest. America inevitably will be drawn into any potential conflict between China and Taiwan, but author and defense expert Elbridge Colby…Douglas Blair -
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Who Is Liz Truss and How Will She Govern as UK’s New Prime Minister?
The United Kingdom has a new prime minister. Liz Truss, a member of the Conservative Party, officially became the U.K.’s newest head of government Tuesday. But who is Truss, and what does her rise to power signify for the U.K. and its relationship with the United States? Nile Gardiner, director of the Margaret Thatcher Center…Douglas Blair -
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African Nations Should Spurn UN’s Radical Sex-Ed Seduction
When government representatives from around the globe meet next week in New York City for the annual United Nations General Assembly, the Transforming Education Summit, convened to tackle global crises in education, will be on the docket. The U.N.’s track record on education should raise red flags for all concerned. Ten African countries committed on…Bettina Roska -
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America Is Literally Falling Apart. It’s Time for Those Who Care About Country to Step Up.
The accelerating pace at which the U.S. is falling apart is matched only by the increasing hope among those in power that all will be solved if they just get Donald Trump out of the way. That, of course, is wishful thinking of the highest order. More than half a decade after Trump first came…Neil Patel -
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Who Are You Calling Fascist, Mr. President?
The other day, President Joe Biden accused voters of the opposition party of turning to “semi-fascism.” This is probably the first time in American history a president has openly attacked the opposing party’s constituents in this way. Then again, Biden, who once alleged that the chaste Mitt Romney was harboring a desire to bring back…David Harsanyi -
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US Leadership Needed to Push Back on China’s Abuse of Interpol
Contrary to Hollywood, Interpol isn’t an international police force. It’s more like a bulletin board on which police forces around the world post their wanted notices. But Interpol does have problems. And China is among the biggest. The next meeting of the Interpol General Assembly, which makes the final decisions for the organization, is set…Ted Bromund -
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China’s Secretive Work in Biotechnology
While U.S. intelligence toils to identify the exact origins of the SARS-COV2 (COVID-19) virus in China, there are other good reasons to be concerned about Chinese work in biotechnology that could be used against us and our allies in a crisis or conflict. Indeed, the State Department’s recent report to Congress on arms control, nonproliferation,…Peter Brookes -
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Who Has the Worst Election Laws? These 10 States, According to Scorecard
Hawaii may be paradise for vacation spots, but the Aloha State comes in last place in a ranking of all 50 states based on the strength of their election laws. Going into the midterm elections Nov. 8, the nominal battleground state of Nevada comes in second to last in laws promoting clean and honest elections,…Fred Lucas