Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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Newsmax’s James Rosen Takes You Inside White House Press Briefing Room
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre doesn’t often call on James Rosen to ask questions at her briefings. But when Newsmax’s chief White House correspondent gets an opportunity, he makes the most of it. “If you can do it well, you can make news,” Rosen explains on “The Daily Signal Podcast.” The veteran reporter, who…Robert B. Bluey -
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The True Antidote to the Rot in America’s Universities
American higher education is reeling from a litany of well-deserved scandals, most recently from the congressional hearing on antisemitism last week, which pulled back the curtain to reveal the world’s oldest hatred cloaked in the language of “diversity” and “inclusion.” Harvard President Claudine Gay’s hedging when asked to condemn antisemitism during the hearing and her…Tyler O’Neil -
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Georgia Moves to Block Noncitizen Voting in State Constitution
Georgia’s top election official is pointing to the Biden administration’s failure to secure the southern border as a reason the state Legislature must act to prevent voting by foreign nationals in state elections. “With open borders, citizenship verification for voter registration is more important than ever,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, said…Fred Lucas -
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Get Ready for ‘Unadorned Truth’ From Tucker Carlson
Just tell it like it is. It seems so simple, yet American media companies are failing miserably at their most basic duty: to truthfully report the news. This year’s Gallup survey, released in October, put trust in media at its lowest-ever rating since the polling began. Asked if they trust media, a record-high 39% of…Robert B. Bluey -
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What’s Driving Gen Z’s Poor Mental Health? Psychologist Breaks it Down
No generation struggles with mental health more than Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. Only 41% of Gen Z respondents said they’re “thriving” in a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll released earlier this year and reported by CNN, but 60% of millennials surveyed said they were thriving when asked at the same…Virginia Allen -
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Why Does GoFundMe and Just About Everyone Else Normalize Double Mastectomies?
How is it possible that a 19-year-old woman posts a fundraiser to pay a portion of her $60,000 health care costs to remove healthy breasts, and this is considered normal — even heroic? Why does GoFundMe allow someone to put up a plea like this? Why do “friends and family” salute this — rooting for…Taylor Reece -
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House’s Jim Jordan Subpoenas 2 Top Asset Managers in Probe of Woke Investing
The House Judiciary Committee sent subpoenas to two asset managers Monday as a part of a probe alleging collusion over the adoption of left-wing environmental, social and governance goals, known as ESG. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the committee, sent subpoenas to Vanguard Group Inc. and Arjuna Capital ordering the companies to hand over…Will Kessler -
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Tucker Carlson Blasts Corporate Media Lies, Launches New Video Subscription Service as Alternative
Tucker Carlson, a former top-rated cable TV host, launched his own media network Monday with a promise to “tell the truth about things that matter.” In the months following Fox News’ cancellation of his prime-time show “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Carlson turned to Twitter—now X—to share interviews and other video content with his millions of followers….Robert B. Bluey -
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‘Bunch of Lies’: Fact-Checking Biden’s Claims Amid Impeachment Inquiry
Just days after the indictment of Hunter Biden, the House is poised to advance its impeachment inquiry scrutinizing the actions of President Joe Biden. Biden, the White House, and Democrats have continued to say that the president has no links to son Hunter Biden’s business ventures. As the House draws closer to formalizing the inquiry…Fred Lucas -
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Petition Demands Fairness for Female Irish Dancers After Boy Wins Major Competition
Dance instructors and parents within the world of Irish dance are circulating a petition calling for fairness in girls’ competitions after a teenage boy who identifies as a girl placed first in a female competition. “We, the undersigned, hereby express our support to protect female dancers’ rights at an Irish dancing world qualifying championship,” reads…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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In 3 Charts: Improper Payments by Government in 2023 Equal $1,800 per Household
The government made improper payments totaling $234 billion in fiscal year 2023, about $1,800 per U.S. household, according to data released by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget. The amount and percentage of improper payments edged down slightly from record highs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But even after subtracting pandemic unemployment insurance, the…Rachel Greszler -
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Here’s Where to Take Your Boys Now That the Boy Scouts Has Gone Woke
Trail Life USA isn’t just a Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts; it’s an answer to the deep crisis affecting boys in America. “We’re growing boys into godly men,” Mark Hancock, the scouting organization’s CEO, tells “The Daily Signal Podcast.” “We’ve discovered a proven process for turning boys into godly men, and it involves four…Tyler O’Neil -
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Reconsidering a Giant of American Foreign Policy
“I think of myself as a historian more than as a statesman,” Henry Kissinger once reflected. Kissinger, who died Nov. 29 at the age of 100, left an extensive legacy of government service and foreign policy writings. He served Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford as secretary of state in the 1970s, but frequently insisted…Jarrett Stepman -
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Ridley Scott Finds a Painful New Way to Teach Us How NOT to Make a Movie
It takes a certain kind of genius to ruin a film about Napoleon Bonaparte. For crying out loud, this is the Corsican artillery commander who became the de facto emperor of continental Europe, the man who carried the French Revolution into Spain, Italy, Austria, and Germany, sparking the political movements that would culminate in the…Tyler O’Neil -
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A Diamond, Regrettably in Rough: Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75
Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but many of those most loudly celebrating are doing the most harm to its legacy. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains the foundation on which the United Nations’ human rights framework is built. The contribution of the declaration to human rights…Brett Schaefer -
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How Were the Universities Lost?
After Oct. 7, the public was shocked at what they saw and heard on America’s campuses. Americans knew previously they were intolerant, left wing, and increasingly nonmeritocratic. But immediately after Oct.7—and even before the response of the Israel Defense Forces—the sheer student delight on news of the mass murdering of Israeli victims seemed akin more…Victor Davis Hanson -
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The Folly of Fixation on ‘Two-State Solution’
Bloodthirsty Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 invaded Israel, killing more than 1,200 Israelis, with at least 33 Americans also killed. But what is President Joe Biden focused on? Promoting Palestinian statehood and the “two-state solution.” But a true realist in the U.S. would ask: “Does the United States really want to have any Palestinian Arab…Adam Turner -
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The History of Hanukkah
The history of Hanukkah traces back to a military victory for the Jewish people over their enemies more than 2,000 years ago. The Jews defeated the Greek army in the Maccabean Revolt, making way for the Jewish people to also rededicate the temple in Jerusalem to God. The victory celebrated on “Hanukkah is twofold,” Rabbi…Virginia Allen -
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What to Do About Our Antisemitic Universities
I know a little bit about the kinds of speech that generally are welcomed on campus. I’ve been banned from a few campuses, including DePaul University. I’ve spoken at more than a few campuses at which violence broke out over my speeches, including California State University at Los Angeles, Penn State, and University of California…Ben Shapiro -
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‘Only the Beginning’: Lawsuits From Detransitioners Are on Rise
As the number of people who have chosen to detransition out of a transgender identity continues to grow, a parallel increase in lawsuits filed by detransitioners against gender clinics and medical professionals is also occurring. In November of last year, 18-year-old Chloe Cole became the first detransitioner to file a medical malpractice suit against Kaiser Permanente as well as the…Dan Hart