Political Commentary & Opinion
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Legacy of Richard Mellon Scaife, Champion of Independent Journalism, Lives on at The Daily Signal
PITTSBURGH—Just over 50 years ago, Richard Mellon Scaife did something both his friends and critics thought was just a vanity project to promote his conservative ideals when he bought the Greensburg Tribune-Review, a small Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, newspaper with a circulation of 35,000—at a time when the industry was in its early years of decline….Salena Zito -
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House Democrats Create Task Force to Attack Conservative Plan to Defang Deep State
A group of House Democrats are launching a task force intended to stop a project by conservative leaders to restructure the federal bureaucracy under a future conservative president. The “Stop Project 2025 Task Force,” announced by Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., targets The Heritage Foundation’s 2025 Presidential Transition Project, also known as Project 2025. Project 2025…Jarrett Stepman -
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15 Things I Saw at the 2024 DC Pride Parade
“Diversity” certainly was present at the Washington, D.C., Pride parade as law enforcement, straight and gay families, religious groups, and others marched along the parade route on Saturday. Here are 15 things I noticed at the 2024 D.C. Pride parade: 1. Five Military Branches Servicemen and servicewomen representing the five military branches marched at the…Olivia Pero -
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Beyond the Headline: May’s Jobs Report Shows Employment Headed in the Wrong Direction
Pay no attention to the shocking truth behind the curtain. Hidden in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report is an unsettling fact that spoils the administration’s positive spin. The report pleasantly surprised economists by reporting an increase of 272,000 payroll jobs, but the May jobs report contained some troubling information. According to the…Rachel Greszler -
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Pride Month for Criminals
In the midst of the infamous “Pride Month,” with rainbow flags seemingly in every store window and on every company logo, we got an inside look at how two federal agencies celebrate Pride Month—especially their inclusion of the criminals they supervise by providing them resource guides for LGBTQ-friendly housing, employment, mental health groups, and more….Mary-Grace Byers -
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Better Homelessness Policies Needed to Restore Order on Streets—and in Individuals’ Lives
Are cities required to allow the homeless to sleep on public property? This month, the Supreme Court is expected to rule in a case that examines whether it’s unconstitutional to impose penalties for street camping. My colleagues have written about the legal details of the case, explaining that the Constitution does not provide a right…Rachel Sheffield -
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My Son’s Name Made Him a Target of Biden’s Politicized DOJ
In the summer of 2020, America was in flames as Antifa and Black Lives Matter set fire to city after city—Seattle, Minneapolis, Portland, New York, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and so many more. Police stations were torched and dozens of officers were injured as all manner of projectiles, from rocks to Molotov cocktails,…Brent Bozell -
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Here’s How the Left Brands Conservatives ‘Haters’ for Daring to Question Woke Cultural Supremacy
Wokeness is impossible to escape. Everywhere you turn, you see rainbow flags, Black Lives Matter signs, or calls for “diversity and inclusion.” Companies force DEI trainings on staff. FBI agents march in Pride parades. Teachers tell kids in school that they are oppressors or oppressed based on their skin color. Target stores sell transgender swimsuits…Tyler O’Neil -
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Your Money Problems Are Imaginary, the White House Claims. The Facts Say Otherwise.
Millions of Americans are struggling to afford necessities like food, rent, insurance, and a car payment. But if you’re one of them, don’t expect any understanding from the White House and its sycophants in the media. They say your financial pain is all in your head. As an MSNBC host put it, Americans need “an…EJ Antoni -
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Hunter’s Plea for Jury Nullification
The criminal trial of President Joe Biden’s troubled son Robert Hunter Biden on three gun charges in a Delaware federal district court is troubling, but not for the reasons you might expect. The trial itself is unremarkable and playing out like any trial where the evidence of guilt, both direct and circumstantial, is overwhelming. Under…Cully Stimson -
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Another Bridge Incident Demands Urgency for Cybersecurity Probes of Maritime Mishaps
Just as Baltimore Harbor was finally cleared of debris following the March 26 maritime incident with the container ship Dali striking and causing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six, another bridge incident just occurred. On June 5 in Charleston Harbor in South Carolina, a container ship lost throttle control going full…Brian Cavanaugh -
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Alexandria Slammed for Painting ‘Permanent’ Trans ‘Pride Artwork’ Over Crosswalks in Historic Old Town
Note: This article contains language some readers might find offensive. The city of Alexandria, Virginia, is drawing fire for painting Pride flags that include transgender symbols over the crosswalks in historic Old Town Alexandria. The rainbow crosswalks are permanent, City Council member R. Kirk McPike told a local publication, The Zebra. “Last June, in response…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Tucker Carlson’s 15-City Tour: Find Out Where He’s Going
Popular conservative host Tucker Carlson is planning a nationwide speaking tour this September featuring a range of newsmakers and political leaders leading up to Election Day. Carlson announced his plans Monday morning and shared the full schedule with The Daily Signal, which is partnering with Tucker Carlson Live to provide our subscribers with early access…Robert B. Bluey -
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How a Family Film Studio Brings a New Vision to Hollywood
The CEO of a film studio startup said Hollywood’s age-inappropriate content has created an artistic opening for the conservative movement—one that he plans to exploit. Christian McGuigan, founder of Sycamore Studios, described what he sees as a growing need for “good, true, and beautiful” storytelling in an interview with Heritage Foundation President Dr. Kevin Roberts. …Hudson Crozier -
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What Happened When a New York Times Reporter Saw 2020 Revolution, Firsthand
Nellie Bowles is an old-fashioned journalist, the type who wants to actually experience for herself the events she reports on. In her new book, “Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History,” Bowles chronicles going to Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, where anarchy reigned during the summer of 2020. She attends anti-racism…Katrina Trinko -
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Math Teachers Group’s Push for Identity Politics Damages Math’s Inherent Equity
The world’s largest math education organization is injecting identity politics where it doesn’t belong—and undermining math education in the process. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics told teachers to “regularly and intentionally integrate more equity, justice, and culturally centered mathematics education” in every math lesson in a May 20 position statement, The council argues…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Mother of Hunter Biden’s Daughter Says President Still Has Never Met or Contacted Granddaughter
Lunden Roberts, the mother of Hunter Biden’s daughter Navy Joan Roberts, told British host Piers Morgan on Thursday that President Joe Biden has never contacted his granddaughter. Roberts formerly worked as Hunter’s assistant and has spoken out about dealing with him following their child’s birth in 2018, noting both the president and his son’s efforts to…Jason Cohen -
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Parents, Teachers, Lawmakers Must Unite to Untether Kids From Smartphones in Classrooms
In what has been coined the “New Great Depression,” the number of high schoolers who agree with the phrases “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life,” and “My life is not useful” has doubled since 2010. That’s an unprecedented spike. Constant cellphone use has exacerbated a mental health crisis among our youth, who have…Ellen Troxclair -
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Of ‘Convicted Felons’ and Lying Frauds
Last week, a New York City jury, prompted by the legal coordination between Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan—both partisan actors—convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts having to do with falsification of business records. Or election fraud. Or more tax issues. Or … something. Nobody really knows, and apparently it was…Ben Shapiro -
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Connecticut Town Won’t Hoist ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag for State Trooper, Lowers ‘Pride’ Flag to Half-Staff Instead
Symbols matter. The Left understands this. They understand that the symbols and statues on public display in a society can have profound meaning and shape the way people think about the world. These symbols and statues can represent something about our past or something that reflects the values that we hold as a society. That…Jarrett Stepman