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Native of Scandinavia Debunks Myth of Nordic Countries as Socialist
Liberals like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., frequently hold up Scandinavian countries as successful experiments in “democratic socialism.” A historian and native Swede, however, is speaking out against their failure to observe the clear capitalistic traits of Scandinavian markets. “Whatever you think about Sweden and what we did, you have to…Kaylee Greenlee -
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Fact Check: Does Trump Have the Most Successful Judicial Nomination Record Since George Washington?
President Donald Trump has had what many would consider a successful record on judicial appointments—and has repeatedly cast that success in historical terms. “We have many appeals court judges—many—that we’ll have appointed. The courts are a whole different thing,” Trump told a largely teenage audience gathered Tuesday in Washington, before giving them a quiz. “I…Fred Lucas -
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Judicial Watchdog Submits Congressional Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Omar for Potential Perjury, Fraud
Conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch filed a complaint with the House of Representatives’ ethics office asking for an investigation into possible crimes committed by Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. The possible crimes include “perjury, immigration fraud, marriage fraud, state and federal tax fraud, and federal student loan fraud,” according to the complaint filed Tuesday by…Luke Rosiak -
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Socialism 101: Myths and Realities
Young people across America are increasingly embracing socialism. A cloud of misinformation has led many Americans to think socialism is something it is not—a good system of government. The Daily Signal recently interviewed Chris Wright, founder and president of the Anticommunism Action Team, to debunk the myths about socialism. The full audio is below along…Rob Bluey -
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We Hear You: What American Socialists Say They Want
Editor's note: Jarrett Stepman's report from a conference of socialists over Fourth of July weekend in Chicago prompted a huge response from The Daily Signal's audience. Here's a sampling.—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Anyone who wants to understand why American political life is so debased should consider what socialist influences have done to our public…Ken McIntyre -
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Top Trump Administration Officials Discuss How to Fight Anti-Semitism
A Justice Department summit on fighting anti-Semitism brought together Trump administration leaders such as Attorney General William Barr and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos with prominent figures in the Jewish community. “I am deeply concerned about the rise in hate crimes and political violence that we have seen over the past decade,” Barr said in his…Kaylee Greenlee -
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I Went to a Socialism Conference. Here Are My 6 Observations.
While you were enjoying your Fourth of July weekend, I was attending a national conference on socialism. Why? Because socialism is having its moment on the left. Since there’s often confusion as to what socialism really is, I decided to attend the Socialism 2019 conference at the Hyatt Hotel in Chicago over the Fourth of…Jarrett Stepman -
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The Totally, Utterly Irrefutable Case Against Socialism
When a dozen of conservatism’s best minds take on Socialism and expose it for the utopian fraud it is, attention must be paid. In a brief foreword to a special issue of National Review, Editor-in-Chief Richard Lowry admitted that many conservatives thought socialism in America had been “vanquished” after the collapse of Soviet Communism 30…Lee Edwards -
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Illinois Politicians Are to Blame for Tax Hikes, Not Washington
Illinois lawmakers recently moved one step closer to raising state income taxes. It’s the last thing Illinois needs—residents and businesses are already leaving the state in droves due, in large part, to the inhospitable tax climate. The irony is that the same politicians who are about to pass these tax hikes have been howling for…Adam Michel -
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She Survived China’s Forced Labor Camp. Now She’s Urging Americans to Reject Socialism.
Jennifer Zeng grew up admiring the Communist Party of China and adhering to its stringent rules. But her life changed forever when she embraced religion and was swept up in a government crackdown on Falun Gong. Arrested four times as a young adult and held in as a prisoner in a labor camp, she quickly…Rob Bluey -
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2020 Election Meddling by China, Iran, N. Korea Likely, Administration Officials Warn
Russia isn’t the only threat to election security going into 2020, as Trump administration officials say they are preparing for meddling from Iran, China, and North Korea. The federal government anticipates that Russia will again meddle in the U.S. election in 2020 through “Russian-controlled or influenced English-language media, false-flag operations, or sympathetic spokespersons,” a senior…Fred Lucas -
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Latin America Is Pivoting From Socialism to Freedom
South America’s attempt at a leftist version of the European Union is on life support. The regional grouping, called the Union of South American Nations, was founded in 2008 and funded by Hugo Chavez’s then-oil rich Venezuela. The group aimed at spreading Chavez’s “socialism for the 21st century” throughout South America. In the years since…James M. Roberts -
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Why a Bigger Social Security Program Would Make Us Worse Off
The truth is unavoidable: Social Security is insolvent. It’s set to run out of money to pay scheduled benefits in about 15 years, barring action from Congress. Policymakers have only a handful of options to avoid a roughly 25% cut in benefits for everyone. They can raise taxes, cut benefits, or enact a combination of…Rachel Greszler -
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the Long March to Freedom and Racial Equality
A review of American history and the nation’s relationship to blacks reveals a slow and often bloody march to equality. In a now-famous letter that President Abraham Lincoln wrote to Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, Lincoln noted that his primary mission was to save the Union and that he would do so…Christopher Metzler -
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He Grew Up Under Socialism. Now He’s Urging Young People to Reject It.
Daniel Di Martino grew up in Venezuela, and left the country after socialism took its grip. Now, he’s on a mission to convince young people that socialism is destructive. Our colleague and senior news producer, Kelsey Bolar, recently sat down with Di Martino to hear his story, and today we share that exclusive interview. Plus:…Daniel Davis -
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How Victim Mentality Is Pushing Women Toward Socialism
Americans are no longer just flirting with the idea of socialism. They’re increasingly enamored by it. And women, in particular, are some of its biggest fans. It makes sense, in a way. When women are told enough times that they’re oppressed victims who need expansive government programs to address structural inequalities, they’re likely to start…Kelsey Bolar -
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Maine’s Adoption of Physician-Assisted Suicide Accelerates an Ominous Trend
Maine just became the eighth state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, a practice that turns medicine on its head. Instead of promoting the health and wholeness of the patient, physician-assisted suicide–also legal in the District of Columbia–promotes the dangerous idea that some lives are not worth living. That message has far-reaching effects for the medical profession,…Monica Burke -
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How Racial Quotas Are Hurting Minority Kids in Connecticut
Connecticut has put in place diversity quotas for certain magnet schools, meaning the racial breakdown of those schools has to stay relatively fixed. That policy is backfiring on the state, which is now being sued by parents—largely African American—saying that it adversely affects their kids. I recently sat down with Gwen Samuel, the plaintiff in…Daniel Davis -
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Trump Lauds Departing Press Chief Sanders as ‘Special Person’ for Doing ‘an Incredible Job’
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will leave her post at the end of June and will return to Arkansas. President Donald Trump announced the departure on Twitter late Thursday afternoon. “After 3½ years, our wonderful Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving the White House at the end of the month and going home…Fred Lucas -
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‘Socialist’ Nordic Countries Are Actually Moving Toward Private Health Care
Rising support for socialism in the United States comes at a time when politicians like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., promise a great many “free” services, to be provided or guaranteed by the government. Supporters often point to nations with large social programs, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Scandinavian states, particularly when it…Kevin Pham