Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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The Fani Willis Escapades Grind On
The fun never sets in the Atlanta courtroom of Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee. That is the red-hot scene of the adults-only reality TV hit called “The Real Prosecutors of Fulton County.” As The Associated Press observed on Wednesday, a perilous political matter has “taken on a soap opera atmosphere, bogged down by testimony about sex, dating, cash stashes, and… -
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Conservative Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Back Amendment Protecting Traditional Views on Marriage
Dozens of leaders of conservative organizations planned to send a letter Friday to members of Congress demanding that the lawmakers adopt protections for religious Americans who support the traditional idea of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The signees urged House Republicans to protect religious freedom by prioritizing passage of the… -
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American Paralysis and Decline
“We can bear neither our diseases nor their remedies.” So shrugged the ancient historian Livy (59 B.C.-17 A.D.) of the long decline of Roman national character that, in his age, finally ended the Roman Republic. Like a patient whose medicine proves worse than the disease, Livy lamented that the Romans knew that they had become… -
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‘GRATUITOUS SLANDER’: 2,500 Rabbis Slam ADL Over CPAC ‘Smears’
An organization that represents more than 2,500 traditional, Orthodox Jewish rabbis in U.S. public policy condemned Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt for comparing the annual Conservative Political Action Conference to controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. The ADL responded to the rabbi’s statement by emphasizing what it characterized as evidence of extremism at CPAC,… -
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Receipt Belies Hunter Biden’s Denial of Dropping Laptop Off for Repairs
Hunter Biden suggested that he never would have dropped off his laptop at a small Delaware computer repair business, but documents bearing his signature appear to contradict that claim. The president’s son insisted that he would have taken his broken computer to a standard Apple store for repair work, when asked by Rep. Matt Gaetz,… -
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Why New Federal Health Care Benefit Mandates Must Be Avoided
In the wake of the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling related to in vitro fertilization clinics/practices, policymakers are likely to respond by overreacting and making hasty policy decisions. Suggesting a new federal benefit mandate is one of those ill-advised ideas. A federal benefit mandate for IVF would not only raise the cost of health care… -
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Rooting Out ‘Woke’: One Church Leader’s Mission to Rescue Christianity From Cultural Marxism
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—An Indiana pastor has launched an effort to connect Christian leaders across the country and root out the influence of a “woke” Christianity that undermines the biblical and traditional doctrines of the faith. “We’ve got 500 pastors that have signed this statement across all sorts of denominational lines, committing themselves to really sound biblical… -
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Single Adult Illegal Alien Men Flood San Diego Streets
The Border Patrol began releasing illegal aliens onto the streets of San Diego last week after local funding for migrant resources ran out. The illegal aliens being released onto the city streets of San Diego County are “predominantly single adults, and predominantly men,” Jim Desmond, a San Diego County supervisor, told The Daily Signal. Desmond… -
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MSLSD?: Racist Joy Reid’s Crackpot Conspiracy Theories on TikTok
In case you just can’t get enough of Joy Reid with an hour each weeknight on MSNBC, you can catch her sharing her wild and loose opinions on TikTok. Recently, she pounced on remarks by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., supporting the Alabama court decision that frozen embryos are children, because “we need more kids.” Our… -
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The Critical Testimony of Robert Hur
In the days since special counsel Robert Hur released a report that described President Joe Biden’s memory as “significantly limited,” there’s been a notable response from presidential appointees and allies. They have been quick to defend the president’s mental acuity, emphasizing his attention to “pertinent questions” and care for “minute details.” However, not all are… -
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Blame Washington, Not Grocery Stores, for Food Price Hikes
If you’re struggling to pay for groceries, you’re not alone. Staples such as bread, lunch meats, dairy products, and eggs have seen price increases of 20% to 40% in the past three years. President Joe Biden is blaming grocery stores for “gouging” consumers, but there’s just one problem with that explanation: His administration’s own data… -
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When Radicals Cheer Self-Immolation
This week, a mentally disturbed anarchist and active-duty Air Force member named Aaron Bushnell lit himself on fire and proceeded to burn himself to death while shouting “Free Palestine” in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. In his suicide note, he explained just why he had self-immolated: My name is Aaron Bushnell, and… -
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Missouri AG Sues Planned Parenthood for ‘Trafficking Minors’ to Get Out-of-State Abortions
The attorney general of Missouri is suing Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the United States, for “trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.” “This is the beginning of the end for Planned Parenthood in the State of Missouri,” Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a statement posted on X,… -
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‘The Chosen’ Star Almost Quit Acting Before Landing Role in Hit Series
When actress Elizabeth Tabish learned she got the role of Mary Magdalene in “The Chosen,” she says, the series “was not the show we know it is today.” Initially, the show was going to be released on an app and was only set to release the first four episodes of Season One. “It felt more… -
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Virginia County Penalizes Pro-Amnesty Group CASA for Misusing Federal COVID-19 Funds
A county in Northern Virginia has declined to hand over almost $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief to a liberal immigration activist group that calls itself a “national powerhouse.” The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted Feb. 20 to deny the proposed reimbursement of about $1 million in federal funds to the organization,… -
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Hulu Rejected Texas Church’s Ad Twice—Until a Law Firm Asked Why
Hulu has reversed its decision to reject an advertisement for a Texas church’s weeknight service, after spurning it twice as being “religious indoctrination.” The Fort Worth, Texas-based Hulen Street Church created an ad to advertise its new Thursday night service, which “the church successfully placed … through Facebook, Instagram, and Google ads,” according to First Liberty Institute,… -
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Federal Appeals Court Lets Indiana’s Child Sex-Change Ban Take Effect
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed Indiana’s child sex-change ban to take effect. The order, issued by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, lifts a June 2023 injunction by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against the law. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican, signed the legislation banning child sex changes in the state… -
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NFL Has Become a Woke, Discriminatory, Anti-American Institution
Pro football will be back before you know it. The next NFL draft is in April, and the first regular-season games will be on Sept. 5. But we won’t be watching. It’s not because we dislike football. Both of us grew up in states with huge football rivalries, and we love what many call “America’s Game.”… -
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Democratic Congresswoman Cancels Speech to Islamic Group After Bipartisan Backlash
A Democratic congresswoman from Pennsylvania has canceled her scheduled Saturday address to an Islamic organization, some of whose leaders celebrated Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 rape and slaughter of more than 1,200 Israelis, after she received harsh, bipartisan criticism. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., announced her change of heart Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming… -
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IVF Legislation Would Open Door to Child Abusers Creating Kids
Liberals are trying to use the controversy over a state court decision about IVF to jam through expansive legislation with massive consequences. On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered persons under the Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. This bold, and yet legally limited, ruling sparked a national debate…