Political Commentary & Opinion
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Human Trafficking: An American Tradition of Silence
In the hushed corners of our society, a sinister industry flourishes, largely hidden and unspoken of. It’s an issue so shocking and perplexing that people tend to ignore it when brought to light. This is the pandemic of sex trafficking and child sex trafficking. One might presume that in a civilized, developed nation like the…Armstrong Williams -
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House Won’t Fund Smithsonian’s New Latino Museum Painting Hispanics as America’s Victims
A congressional debate over funding a new Smithsonian American Latino Museum carried on for most of Wednesday afternoon, sometimes passionately, epitomizing a much larger national cleavage over whether America is to be viewed as the land of opportunity or through the lens of oppression, race, and gender ideology. Behind this important national war of ideas…Mike Gonzalez -
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Philanthropist Halts Higher Ed Donations After ‘Radicalized’ Faculty Protest Kirk-Prager Event
Tom Lewis is among America’s most generous philanthropists. Over more than 20 years, his T.W. Lewis Foundation has funded causes helping children and families, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations like The Heritage Foundation. But he’s now taking a different approach with colleges and universities after a controversy at Arizona State University. Lewis pulled his funding…Robert B. Bluey -
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Secret Service Refuses to Hand Over ‘Known Pool of Individuals’ List in White House Cocaine Incident
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Secret Service has refused to turn over the list of individuals who may have accessed the area of the White House where authorities discovered cocaine over the Fourth of July weekend, saying that the record of such a list does not fall under the Freedom of Information Act. This suggests…Tyler O’Neil -
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There Is No Constitutional Right to ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Thursday on “The Dangers and Due Process Violations of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children” and exposed how children are being coerced by adults in positions of authority into life-altering and medically questionable “gender transition” drugs and procedures without anyone having a full understanding of their impact, including the…Sarah Parshall Perry -
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Are the ‘Walls Closing in’ on Bidens?
Everyone paying attention to the latest revelations about Hunter Biden and his energetically supportive father knows that journalists and Republican officials have opened a vein, or “the walls are closing in.” Even so, the leftist media are trying to report as little of this damaging scandal material as they possibly can. We can scarcely imagine…Tim Graham -
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Detransitioner Pleads With Lawmakers: ‘Please Let Me Be Your Final Warning’
Detransitioner Chloe Cole pleaded with lawmakers Thursday on Capitol Hill to pay heed to the traumatic struggles she has already endured as a young person who sought to transition to become another gender. Cole spoke before the a House Judiciary subcommittee on the “Dangers and Due Process Violations of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children,” a hearing pushed by…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Sexual Assault Survivor Describes Trauma of Sharing Locker Room With Lia Thomas
Paula Scanlan, who swam on the University of Pennsylvania’s women swimming team with transgender athlete Lia Thomas, testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee on the “Dangers and Due Process Violations of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Children,” Thursday about her experience. Watch the video above or read a lightly edited transcript of her remarks below: Good morning, Chairman [Mike]…Daily Signal Staff -
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70 Years After Korean War Armistice, Are Americans Still Willing and Able to Fight Today’s Threats?
Now more than ever, the U.S. military needs young Americans to step up and serve: While the nation faces ever-increasing threats from China, Russia, and Iran, the Army has missed its recruitment goals for the second year in a row, and the other branches are struggling, too. On Thursday, the United States observes National Korean…Jenna Swiney -
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The Radical Left’s Playbook, Exposed
Chris Rufo is at the forefront of exposing critical race theory, DEI, and the radical Left’s agenda to undermine traditional American values. His new book, “America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything,” is a history of the Left’s key figures and its playbook for infiltrating America’s institutions and indoctrinating our children. The book,…Robert B. Bluey -
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Surprisingly, ‘Barbie’ Offers Empowering Message for Women
Many of us walked into Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” expecting another major brand to go woke. Much to our surprise, Gerwig’s interpretation leans back into Barbie’s origins—empowering women. She ignores some, though not all, of the political trends. Hari Nef, a biological male, is playing a transgender doctor version of Barbie in the movie, but the…Kristen Eichamer -
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Texas Woman Testifies ‘Blood’ of Dead Mother, Daughter Is on ‘Multiple Hands in This Administration’
Elisa Tambunga became pregnant with her daughter when she was only 19 and, according to Tambunga, her little girl quickly became the center of her world. Usually, at about this time of year, Tambunga says she would be buying her elementary school-age daughter school supplies. Instead, the Texas mother sat before members of Congress at…Virginia Allen -
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Male Nurse Lurked at Trans Kid Meetings to Find ‘Clientele’ for Hormones, Lawsuit Alleges
A male nurse practitioner hung around meetings for "transgender children" to find "clientele" for cross-sex hormones, according to a new lawsuit on behalf of a detransitioning young woman. Soren Aldaco's suit alleges that she visited the transgender "support group" Trans-Cendence International in Fort Worth, Texas, a nonprofit 501c3 organization "dedicated to the support, well being,…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Pro-Life Diaper Maker Provides Parents With Healthier Alternative
Rather than donating to organizations that support abortion like some mainstream diaper makers, the new EveryLife diaper brand supports its customer base by donating to pro-life organizations. EveryLife debuted on July 13 as an alternative diaper option to mainstream liberal diaper brands. Launched by Public Square, an app that provides an online marketplace for people…Gigi De La Torre -
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Daughters of the American Revolution Revolt Against Inclusion of Biological Men
For more than 120 years, the Daughters of the American Revolution has brought together the female descendants of Revolutionary War heroes to promote "historic preservation, education, and patriotism." But now, faced with the prospect of biological men joining the esteemed society, DAR finds itself grappling with both resignations and indignation. DAR organizers passed an amendment…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Pulling Back Curtain on ‘Erosion of Parental Rights’ in California
Parents are losing the right to parent in California, according to Karen England. A bill has been introduced in California stating that if parents “do not affirm your child’s gender confusion, it’s put in the same category as abuse, and it is supposed to be considered when you’re battling in a custody battle,” England says….Virginia Allen -
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Hot Weather Does Not Mean Climate Change
As Ambassador Rahm Emanuel once said as chief of staff to President Barack Obama, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” Hillary Clinton is taking this to heart, using summer temperatures to justify Democrats’ profligate spending on green energy in the Inflation Reduction Act. No matter that hot summer days in cities…Diana Furchtgott-Roth -
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‘Oppenheimer’ Is Character Study of Brilliant, but Flawed Man
Every once in a while, there’s a big-budget movie worth seeing in a theater. Although the new “Oppenheimer” biopic has a liberal slant, it eschews petty, simplistic narratives aimed at deconstructing our past in favor of creating a fascinating character study of a flawed but incredibly important scientist who led the United States into the…Jarrett Stepman -
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US Is a Top Destination for Child Sex Trafficking, and It’s Happening in Your Community
Kara was 11 when her family first sold her body for drugs. Sydney was 14 when she met an older man online who promised her financial security and a better life. And after another stint in the foster care system, Marcus decided that anything, including homelessness, would be better than the foster family he was…Emma Waters -
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Granted Unprecedented Access, ‘Tucker’ Biographer Chadwick Moore Tells Carlson’s Life Story
Chadwick Moore appeared on the final episode of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on that fateful night in April, just days before Fox News abruptly canceled the show April 24. Carlson and Moore didn’t know it would their last time on Fox News, but it makes Moore’s biography of Carlson all the most interesting—and fortuitous. Moore is…Robert B. Bluey