Political Commentary & Opinion
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Elderly Pro-Lifer Prosecuted by DOJ Describes Joy as She Faces Prison: ‘I’m With God’
When 75-year-old Paulette Harlow was sentenced to 24 months in prison on Friday for attempting to dissuade women from getting abortions, she felt thankful—despite her chronic health conditions. “I went to the sentencing, and I felt very confident, and I felt very joyful, and I felt like it was a tremendous privilege to stand in…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Why Fauci’s House Testimony Created Fireworks
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s long-anticipated Monday appearance before Congress was expected to generate fireworks. And it sure did. From the outset, House Democrats generously praised Fauci’s public service as heroic, while skeptical House Republicans posed probing questions ranging from mask and vaccine mandates to the lack of transparency at Fauci’s agency and his initial response to…Robert Moffit -
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How the Declaration of Independence Is Now Problematic for the Authoritarian Left
In George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984,”the authoritarian government had power over every aspect of people’s lives, especially their thoughts. To reshape minds, even history could be changed: “Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book has been rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street and building has been renamed, every date…Preston Brashers -
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35 Years After Tiananmen Square, Beijing Still Tries to Erase Memories
In recent days, Chinese internet users have found themselves unable to edit their social media profiles. The seemingly inexplicable phenomenon happens every year in China in the days leading up to June 4, to the consternation of the young and uninitiated. “They’re so strict during the university entrance exam period,” wrote one Chinese user, referring…Michael Cunningham -
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‘Total Vindication’ for FBI Whistleblower Who Questioned Wray’s Narrative on Jan. 6
The FBI has reinstated the security clearance of a whistleblower who questioned the narrative about confidential informants and the Capitol riot, and who said that Director Christopher Wray was not truthful. Marcus Allen, an FBI staff operations specialist who was suspended without pay for two years, dropped his retaliation complaint against the FBI in a…Fred Lucas -
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MASK OFF: Vermont Foster Care Rule Reveals the Left’s Terrifying New State Religion
Imagine opening your home and your heart to orphans and other children who need shelter, only to find the government demanding that you stop, not because you’d be a threat to the kids, but because you don’t believe the state religion. That’s not a hypothetical—it actually happened in Vermont, to two Christian families who foster…Tyler O’Neil -
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Harvard’s Largest Faculty Department Ditches Hiring Mandate Compelling Applicants to Pledge Allegiance to Diversity
Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences announced to staff Monday that it was changing hiring requirements so they no longer include a diversity, inclusion, and belonging statement, according to The Boston Globe. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the university’s largest department, has required diversity statements for new hires for the past five years, according to the…Kate Anderson -
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: What Future Holds for The Daily Signal
The Heritage Foundation founded The Daily Signal 10 years ago this week, seeking to fill a void in media at a time when few conservative news outlets existed. A decade later, the Washington, D.C.-based news outlet is entering a new chapter and aiming to expand its influence. “We are so excited that with the blessing…Virginia Allen -
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7 Highlights as Fauci Testifies Under Oath on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci testified Monday before the House panel investigating the origins of COVID-19, defending pandemic-era restrictions and again sharply denying financial support for gain-of-function research with coronaviruses. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, took questions under oath before the House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the…Fred Lucas -
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EV Mandates and Copper Mining Bans Are Mutually Exclusive
As global governments push for a rapid transition to electric vehicles and to wind and solar power, they are creating a demand for copper that threatens to undermine the very goals they seek to achieve. According to a recent International Energy Forum report, electrifying the global vehicle fleet would require the opening of 55% more…Andrew Weiss -
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America Is Under Attack
The United States of America, a few years short of its 250th birthday, is at war. This is not a war with Russia or China. It is not an amorphous war on terror or a war on drugs. This is a war from within. It is an unconventional war. It is a systems-level attack on…Johnny Cochran -
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America Was Built on Cooperation, Not Oppression
Offer a random person anywhere in the world a thousand dollars, a ticket to America, and a green card, but with the catch that the offer is only good for 24 hours. How many takers would there be? Now, rerun the experiment for every other country. Does any country get more takers than America? Doubtful. The fact…Murray Bessette -
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SEIU Brings Progressive Union Politics to Philly
The Service Employees International Union’s 2024 convention might have provided the infamously progressive union with an opportunity to refocus its efforts on workplace representation over divisive, ideologically driven politics. No such luck: The election of April Verrett as SEIU president, a set of resolutions addressing numerous hot-button issues, and a campaign appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris…Hunter Tower -
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Independent and Ambitious: A New Era for The Daily Signal
Traditional media outlets are failing—badly. Whether it’s the lack of public trust in their ability to report the news accurately and fairly or their reactionary approach to world events, the American people deserve something better. Ten years ago today, we launched The Daily Signal as an alternative to the establishment press. We believed then that…Robert B. Bluey -
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A Look Back at The Daily Signal’s First Decade
Ten years ago today, we launched The Daily Signal with a vision of producing quality journalism about issues that matter to the American people. In the past decade, we sure have. Here’s a look at some of the best journalism produced by The Daily Signal over the years. 1. Coach Kennedy’s Fight to Pray Back…Katrina Trinko -
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Meet The Daily Signal’s Team of Journalists
Ten years after its creation, The Daily Signal enters a new era Monday as its own independent organization. Today, its dedicated team of reporters and editors serve an audience of millions of Americans who rely on The Daily Signal to produce high-quality news stories and publish insightful commentary and analysis. The team consists of 12…Olivia Pero -
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Soros-Backed DA’s Office Gave Free Consultations to Illegal Aliens Charged With Violent Crimes
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office provided free consultations and legal assistance to illegal aliens charged with violent felonies in 2023, documents reveal. The taxpayer-funded consultations were provided to migrants charged with various heinous crimes—including rape, robbery, strangulation, aggravated assault, and homicide by vehicle—in an ostensible effort to help them avoid convictions that would lead…Jason Hopkins -
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The Sick, Sociopathic Symbiosis of the Woke Left and Jihadi Enthusiasts
Following Hamas’ bloodthirsty Oct. 7 assault on Israel’s southern border communities, woke leftists and jihad enthusiasts on campuses and beyond formed a perplexing alliance. The Left advocates social justice; celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion; and professes special concern for historically oppressed minorities. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Iran-backed jihadists torture and kill based on race, ethnicity, and sexual…Peter Berkowitz -
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California Considers Legislation Concealing Students’ Gender Transitions From Parents
In November, a poll found 68% of Americans across party lines thought parents should be notified “if their child changes their gender identification or preferred pronouns at school.” And while some are shocked this is a controversial topic to begin with, many are not-so shocked to learn the state of California has proved to be an epicenter…Sarah Holliday -
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What Are NIH Officials Hiding?: Fauci to Testify on America’s Response to COVID-19
Expect fireworks. On Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify under oath before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to account for his performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci, former director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, appeared before the select subcommittee earlier this year for a closed-door, 14-hour…Robert Moffit