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opinion
Biden Projects Weakness in Response to Putin’s Nuclear Saber Rattling
In the latest episode of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear saber rattling, Russia conducted the first test of its new giant intercontinental ballistic missile, which the West has code-named “Satan.” This advanced missile, which Russia announced it had tested Wednesday, can reportedly carry up to 10 nuclear warheads at once or even a hypersonic vehicle that could maneuver at… -
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In China, Public Health Takes Back Seat to Politics
The draconian nature of Shanghai’s lockdown over the past couple weeks has shocked observers worldwide and traumatized the city’s 26 million residents, most of whom remain forcibly confined to their homes. Many are hungry and unable to acquire basic food staples. Some with chronic conditions are unable to obtain critical treatment, and some have died… -
opinion
It’s Not ‘Putin’s Price Hike.’ It’s ‘Bidenflation.’
This week, America received news of yet another shocking inflation report: Over the past 12 months, inflation has skyrocketed 8.5%, outpacing wage gains by 2.9%. That inflation has flooded every area of American life, from gas (up 48%) to airfare (24%) to furniture (16%) to milk (13%). Inflation is costing the average American family hundreds… -
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Who Suffers the Most From America’s Crime Wave?
Violent crime, like the price of gas, is rising. Not everyone is experiencing this crime wave in the same way. For some, it’s a distant issue experienced by other people somewhere else. For others, it’s a daily life-threatening concern. We parsed the FBI’s crime data from 2011 to 2020 (the most recent data available) and… -
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UN Takes Good First Step in Suspending Russia From Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend the Russian Federation from the U.N. Human Rights Council. The action was well justified by the overwhelming evidence that Russian forces committed gross and systematic war crimes in Ukraine. Based on these horrible actions, Russia does not deserve to sit on the premier human rights body… -
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Biden Reportedly Did Favor for Son Hunter’s Chinese Business Partner
Emails from a laptop owned by Hunter Biden reportedly reveal that President Joe Biden wrote a college recommendation letter for the son of one of Hunter Biden’s business partners. Joe Biden, then vice president, sent the letter of recommendation for Christopher Li, son of BHR CEO Jonathan Li, directly to Brown University President Christina Paxson… -
opinion
Why UN Should Suspend Russia From Its Human Rights Council
Russia isn’t known for treating its own citizens humanely, especially opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin. But Russia earned a reputation for treating its targets in Chechnya, Georgia, and Syria even more brutally. The people of Ukraine are the latest victims. Russian forces have been shelling, bombing, and shooting targets across Ukraine since the invasion… -
opinion
How Socialist Policies Destroyed His Home Country of Venezuela
Two decades ago, Venezuela was a thriving country. Today, Venezuela is ranked 176th on The Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom, just above North Korea. How did Venezuela fall from prosperity so quickly? How did socialist policies affect the nation’s economy? Is there any hope for its future? Jorge Galicia, a refugee from Venezuela and… -
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No, Biden, US Inflation Rose Long Before Putin’s Invasion
President Joe Biden has yet another inflation scapegoat: the war in Ukraine. On March 10, in response to new data showing year-on-year inflation hitting 7.9%, Biden characterized the jump as “Putin’s price hike,” pinning 14 months of inflation on a 2-week-old war. This administration needs to quit the excuses and get to work reversing the… -
opinion
History Should Be Our Guide in Ukraine
There are several historical referents we should keep in mind about the Ukraine war. First, no-fly zones: Lots of Westerners are calling for NATO aircraft to establish a no-fly zone above Ukraine to stop Russian bombing of Ukrainian cities. That’s a terrible idea. Russian planes can still launch missiles from the nearby airspace of Russia… -
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As Putin’s New Iron Curtain Falls, Here’s How US Can Help Part It
While the international community grapples with the millions of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn nation, there has been a quieter exodus of middle-class Russian citizens fleeing their country since the beginning of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s second invasion of Ukraine. It’s been estimated that roughly 200,000 Russians have already left the country, traveling anywhere that… -
opinion
Biden’s Gaffe About Putin Could Have Serious Consequences for Ukraine
This week’s events, particularly those in Brussels and Poland, have left little reason for optimism. There is not a single leader in the world today whose staff is stepping out at the United Nations, in Washington, or on the ground in Brussels to correct, walk back, or clarify what their country’s elected leader truly meant… -
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How Russia Might Deploy Nukes in Ukraine War
With Russian forces struggling mightily to subjugate Ukraine in the face of incredible resistance from both the Ukrainian army and ordinary citizens, observers are concerned about the Kremlin escalating the war with the use of nuclear weapons. At this point, it’s arguably “low risk,” but it’s not “no risk.” Moscow could certainly decide to move… -
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Rubio: What America Does About China Will Define 21st Century
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the book on the history of the 21st century will be about the United States and China—and it will have one of two endings. “It’s either going to be a story of how a rising authoritarian power replaced a free society as the world’s most powerful country and as a… -
opinion
Rep. Michael McCaul Assesses Threat China, Russia Pose to US
What danger does China actually pose to America? How closely are China and Russia working together? Is the Biden administration doing enough to prepare for foreign policy threats? America and China are in a “global competition for economic and military dominance,” says Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas. If America does not take strategic action now, our… -
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Sanctions on Putin’s Russia: An Initial Assessment
Ongoing sanctions on Russia are taking a toll on its economy. Yet greater enforcement should follow to really cripple Russian President Vladimir Putin’s economic and financial Achilles’ heel. Since Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, a range of targeted sanctions have been rightfully piled against Putin’s economy. Damaging to the Russian… -
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We Hear You: Assessing Putin, Zelenskyy, and Biden
Editor's note: The Daily Signal's audience has thoughtful comments on the unfolding events in Ukraine. Here's a sampling from the mailbag at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I am ashamed to be an American, and particularly ashamed of NATO ("What Could Be Next in Russia-Ukraine Conflict”). How can we watch what is happening in Ukraine… -
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False Flag Isn’t Russia’s Only Chemical Weapons Scenario
It’s very possible that Russia might use chemical weapons in a false flag operation in Ukraine, based on information the Biden administration has shared with the public on that frightening scenario. But a false flag operation isn’t the only option for Russia to use chemical weapons in Ukraine, potentially blaming a strike on any number… -
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: ‘Pain Never Goes Away,’ Says Mother of Daughter Who Took Her Life After ‘Transitioning’ to a Boy
Abby Martinez lost custody of her daughter Yaeli to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services because Martinez did not fully support her daughter “transitioning” to a boy. When she was 16, Yaeli moved out of her mother’s home and later changed her name to Andrew. Yaeli began taking cross-sex hormones but… -
opinion
America’s Caught Between Russia and China Externally and the Left Internally
America is caught between an external and an internal threat. The external is an economically aggressive and America-hating China and a nuclear-equipped, America-hating Russia; the internal is a non-nuclear, America-hating left. (As I always note, “left” is not the same as “liberal”; in fact, leftism poses a mortal threat to liberalism. The greatest contemporary tragedy…