Political Commentary & Opinion
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Ernie Christian: An Evangelist for American Exceptionalism in All Its Forms
Washington, D.C., is a terrible place. It is a company town dominated by grasping, aggressive, trivial courtiers who spend their time thinking about the calculus of power, which destroys their ability to function as anything approximating a normal person. Everyone once in a while, though, the town and its exigencies call forth good people who…Michael McKenna -
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Actually, America Is Too a Christian Nation
To say the founding of the United States reflects biblical Christianity is to state the obvious. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution incorporated many fundamental precepts of the Reformation, and these precepts long have been recognized by American statesmen and jurists. From overt assertions that people are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable…Scott Hogenson -
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Here’s Why Thousands of Pennsylvanians Are Still Marching for Life
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Daily Signal joined around 5,000 pro-life activists gathered in Pennsylvania on Monday morning in the very first March for Life since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has sent the power to decide abortion laws back to the states. And as many…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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To Corporate Media, Some Criminals and Victims Are More Equal Than Others
It’s been said that paranoia isn’t pretty. That much is clear from a fatal hit-and-run in the early morning hours of Sunday involving a North Dakota man who admitted to hitting a teenager with his car, killing him. Shannon J. Brandt, 41, said he did it because he thought the teen was part of a…Peter Parisi -
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Biden’s Food Conference Should Put People First, Not Environmental Extremism
The Biden administration should ensure the correct focus of a conference it will host next Wednesday on food-related issues such as nutrition and access to food. The primary focus of this food conference, especially when Americans are suffering through food prices not seen in over 40 years, should be on the importance of efficiently producing…Daren Bakst -
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US Should Formally Recognize Taiwan, Former Undersecretary of State Says
Formally recognizing Taiwan would provide it with legitimacy and undermine the Chinese Communist Party’s assertion that the island nation across the Taiwan Strait was always part of China, says Keith Krach, a former undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment. “[Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s road map toward war is instructive. Russia is…Samantha Aschieris -
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George Soros Network Bankrolled Activist Group Suing DeSantis Over Martha’s Vineyard Flights
A nonprofit network that left-wing billionaire George Soros backs has bankrolled an activist group that is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials over the state’s move to fly illegal migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The advocacy law firm Lawyers for Civil Rights filed the lawsuit Tuesday with Alianza Americas, an immigration nonprofit, on behalf of “Vineyard migrants and all similarly situated…Gabe Kaminsky -
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Planned Parenthood’s Overdue Annual Report Is Finally Out. Here’s What You Should Know.
Planned Parenthood’s 2020-2021 annual report is so late that some observers wondered whether it would release one at all. But after roughly nine months, the wait is over. For pro-life Americans, the numbers aren’t pretty. The medical and financial data reveal the abortion giant’s priorities. Spoiler alert: The number of abortions performed in one year is…Melanie Israel -
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House Republicans Release ‘Commitment to America’
House Republicans released their “Commitment to America” on Thursday morning, promising to fight for a strong economy, a safe nation, a future built on freedom, and a government accountable to its people. The Commitment to America promises that Republicans will fight inflation and lower the cost of living, curbing “wasteful government spending that is raising…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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In Discussing Reparations, Honest History of Slavery Makes the Left Uncomfortable
The Left loves to promote “reparations”—but only up until the point where history and truth run counter to its simplistic narratives about the past. British royals expert Hilary Fordwich threw CNN host Don Lemon for a loop on Tuesday when he asked her if the British monarchy should pay reparations for colonialism and slavery. Lemon…Jarrett Stepman -
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Catholic Cardinal Prepares for Trial in Hong Kong, and World Takes Notice
The much-anticipated trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen, a widely respected senior Catholic clergyman in Hong Kong, has been delayed until Sept. 26 from a scheduled start this week. Zen and five others are charged in Hong Kong with failing to apply for “local society” registration for their former nonprofit, the 612 Humanitarian Fund, between July 16, 2019,…Arielle Del Turco -
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Self-Righteous Leftists’ Double Standard on ‘Book Bans’
The cultural Left never stops trying to drag America into its supposedly glorious “tolerant” future, where we have an ever-expanding array of gender identities and where grade-school children know as much about masturbation as they do about multiplication. Unsurprisingly, CNN is promoting left-wing “anti-censorship” groups raging against conservative parents who object to precocious pornographic indoctrination….Tim Graham -
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Reading Past the Democrat and Media Spin on the Jackson Water Crisis
Here in Jackson, Mississippi, the big news is that we have running water again. After pumps at the main water treatment plant in the city failed a few weeks ago, many in this city of 150,000 had to try to cope without. Even better news, for the first time in months, the city is not on…Douglas Carswell -
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Democrats Have Set Their Sights on Another Key State’s Voting Laws
Democrats on the North Carolina Supreme Court are once again showcasing the Left’s unusual brand of “democracy.” First, the court voted on party lines to seize power to redraw the state’s congressional maps to the advantage of Democrats. Then it concocted a mechanism to declare voter-passed constitutional amendments unconstitutional, putting a voter ID amendment in…Jason Snead -
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‘They Want You to Apologize Because They Want Dominion Over You,’ Says Adam Carolla
Performers censor themselves, fearing they might offend. Those who offend Hollywood lose work. Some lose friends. Adam Carolla doesn’t care. That’s why he’s the subject of my video this week. Carolla is one of the most successful performers in America. His books are bestsellers. His comedy shows sell out. He hosts one of America’s most…John Stossel -
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Should Society Tell 10-Year-Olds, ‘The World Is a Better Place With You in It’?
A couple of weeks ago, The New York Times published a photo of what I had reason to believe was an elementary school classroom. I couldn’t help but notice a big, colorful sign in the classroom that read, “The World Is A Better Place With You In It.” Using an example of it being a…Dennis Prager -
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These 3 Women Tried Transgenderism, and Then Stopped
A documentary, released Monday, unveils the stories of three women who previously identified as transgender in a futile attempt to escape depression and suicidal thoughts. Jennifer Lahl, a former pediatric nurse and current president of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network, produced her most recent documentary, “The Detransition Diaries," after a series of films…Gillian Richards -
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Another Irish Exodus
Americans are not the only ones suffering from high fuel and food prices, along with rapidly increasing costs for housing and rising mortgage rates. The Irish, too, are experiencing a similar economic squeeze, but unlike Americans who can reduce financial pressures and move to states with no state taxes and cheaper housing, fuel, and food,…Cal Thomas -
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Absolutely Dobbs Was Worth It
Conventional D.C. wisdom says Republicans are about to pay a heavy political price for supporting the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The prospects of a red wave election are deteriorating. An “invisible army of women” is flocking to register to vote. Dobbs has fired up Democrats. President Joe…David Harsanyi -
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In at Least 6 States, Endangered Animals Enjoy More Protections Than Unborn Babies
A host of land, sea, and freshwater animals are more protected under American laws than unborn babies in some states across the nation. In at least six states, an unborn child legally may be killed up until the moment of birth. In these same states, it is illegal to kill or even transport the…Virginia Allen