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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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,… -
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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…. -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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,… -
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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… -
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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… -
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What Happened to Gaming Event Raising Money for Cancer Charity After Leftists Infiltrated
Sorry cancer patients, the radical Left has decided their feelings are more important than raising money for your health. Video game-based charity Games Done Quick announced that it was pulling its live event out of Florida over concerns related to COVID-19 restrictions and the Parental Rights in Education Act, a bill leftist hacks have labeled… -
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Is National Conservatism the Future of the Movement?
Conservatism has existed as a philosophy since the founding of the republic. As the country has evolved and grown, so too has the political ideology that has guided America through its toughest trials. Conservatism again stands at a possible point of evolution. Much has been said about national conservatism, both for and against. Nate Hochman,… -
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Valedictorian’s Professional License in Jeopardy Over Graduation Speech on Life, Love
Academic freedom is under global assault. Students and professors in places of higher learning around the world are forced to censor what they say or suffer the consequences. Despite the fact that we all possess the inherent human right to freedom of speech, now more than ever, we are being silenced and sanctioned in the… -
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Top Trans Medical Group Quietly Removes Age Recommendations for Minors Seeking Transgender Surgeries, Hormones, Puberty Blockers
The organization widely considered to be the gold standard on transgender health care has removed its age recommendations for minors to receive hotly debated transgender medical interventions from its guidelines — and it won’t explain why. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health published a correction to its Standards of Care 8th Edition this week, removing… -
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In Pledge to ‘Stand Up for America,’ Texas Lawmaker Vows ‘to Restore Common Sense, Responsible Spending’
Rep. Chip Roy says he has a plan to hold lawmakers and the Biden administration accountable now and into the future. The Texas Republican announced a three-part “Stand Up for America” pledge to his Lone Star State constituents on Sept. 8. “I pledge to the 21st Congressional District of Texas to Stand Up for America…