Political Commentary & Opinion
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Confronting Communism’s Ideological Lie: Whittaker Chambers’ ‘Witness’ Turns 70
Upon publication 70 years ago, Whittaker Chambers’ autobiography, “Witness,” immediately became recognized as a stirring spiritual investigation of communism. Chambers’ resounding verdict is that communist ideology corrupts the souls of its adherents, justifying violence to achieve ideological resolution of the total crisis of the modern world. A spy for Soviet military intelligence during the 1930s, Chambers…Richard M. Reinsch II -
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The Legacy of Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’
For nearly a month, a convoy of truckers in Canada captivated that nation with raucous but largely peaceful protesting in downtown Ottawa. To the surprise of the government, public opinion was mixed over the appearance of this “Freedom Convoy.” The truckers opposed the severe regime of COVID-19 restrictions and mandates that Canada’s federal government had…Richard M. Reinsch II -
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Big Tech Promotes a Big Lie
As Big Tech gatekeepers like Google and Amazon face long-overdue scrutiny in Washington for anti-competitive practices that limit choice and reduce quality online, they have resorted to a national security defense: Breaking us up, they claim, will only help China. It’s an ironic move. These tech giants have extensive, well-documented ties to Beijing, doing high-volume…Steven Bucci -
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Justices Should Reject Biden’s Appeal, Let ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Stand to Curb Bogus Asylum Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Biden v. Texas, an appeal filed by President Joe Biden’s Justice Department of a lower court ruling in favor of Texas and Missouri. The appeal seeks to end a policy that’s essential to deterring fraudulent asylum claims by aliens. It involves former President Donald Trump’s…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Breaking Down Best and Worst Moments of Biden’s State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden began his State of the Union address recognizing the courage of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the bravery of the Ukrainian people as Russia’s invasion advances. Congressional Democrats and Republicans applauded Tuesday night as they stood to show solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine. The unity did not last for long, however….Virginia Allen -
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Return of ‘the Evil Empire’?
Regardless of what any American feels about what steps we should take in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggressive incursion into Ukraine, for sure most are appalled by what he has done. As Putin moves to regain Russian control over nations that once were part of the Soviet sphere, we ought to think…Star Parker -
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A Racist Virginia School Board and Principal Get Called Out
In a terrific win for parents, hardworking students, and those who want to end discrimination in our schools, a federal judge has thrown out the racist admissions policy of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious public magnet school in Fairfax County, Virginia. On Feb. 25, federal district court Judge Claude Hilton…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Corporate Media Supports ‘Corrupt Regimes,’ Mollie Hemingway Says
How did corporate media become so biased and corrupt, and why isn’t it being held accountable? Corporate media exists “to support corrupt regimes,” Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist, says. She is optimistic because “a lot of people have lost trust in corporate media in recent years, [and] that’s a good thing,” Hemingway says. “It’s…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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‘Too Little, Too Late’: Gov. Kim Reynolds Responds to Biden’s State of the Union Address
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds criticized President Joe Biden’s foreign and domestic policy on Tuesday in the Republican response speech to the State of the Union address. “This is not the same country it was a year ago,” Reynolds said. “The president tried to paint a different picture tonight, but his actions over the last 12…Maggie Hroncich -
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How Big Tech Is Destroying What Makes Us Human
Critics of Big Tech often rightfully criticize it for frequently censoring conservatives. But censorship isn’t the only problem stemming from Big Tech’s stranglehold on American society. According to the Conservative Partnership Institute’s senior director of policy, Rachel Bovard, the technology we use is now fundamentally changing how we think and how we interact with each other. …Douglas Blair -
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Youngkin Poised to Withdraw Virginia From Multistate Climate Pact
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is pursuing a multipronged strategy to dismantle climate change regulations and hold down energy costs, his press secretary told The Daily Signal. Government records indicate that Youngkin will rely on a mix of executive action, budget changes, and legislation to withdraw from the 11-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Some environmental activists…Kevin Mooney -
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14 Highlights From America’s Biggest Conservative Conference
What are the most important issues facing Americans today? How should we respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? How is President Joe Biden’s term going so far? The Daily Signal team attended the Conservative Political Action Conference, held Feb. 24-27 in Orlando, Florida. There we interviewed dozens of top conservative newsmakers, including lawmakers and former…Daily Signal Staff -
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‘Eliminate the Permanent Ruling Class in Washington’: Sen. Rick Scott Promotes Plan to Save America
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called for a plan of action to fight China, critical race theory, and abortion in remarks Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida. The former governor of Florida warned conservatives against being merely “a speed bump on the road to America’s collapse,” and argued for his “Rescue America”…Maggie Hroncich -
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4 Conservative Lawmakers Offer Solutions to Biggest Issues Facing America
How can conservatives have a voice in Big Tech? Why is the left working so hard to promote a radical ideology in classrooms across America? How is America doing under President Joe Biden’s leadership? And how should Biden respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Offering solutions to such pressing questions are four House Republicans—Ted Budd…Virginia Allen -
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Disastrous Olympics Showed Us All How Corrupt the World Is in 2022
It’s hard to find consensus these days, but everyone seems to agree that there was something rotten about the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Not the athletes and the sporting events, of course; they trained their entire lives to compete, were as brilliant as ever, and are not responsible for the decisions that led to such…Neil Patel -
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‘So-Called’ Objectivity Lacking in TV Networks’ Reporting on ‘Freedom Convoy’
Something caught my ear in the car, listening to a radio simulcast of the Feb. 21 “PBS NewsHour.” Anchor Judy Woodruff dryly reported that “Canadian police have arrested more than 190 protesters and issued 389 charges in connection with the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy.’” The “so-called Freedom Convoy.” It’s a journalistic term, the use of which…Tim Graham -
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GOP’s Gerrymandering Called Racist, but ‘Obamamandering’ Just Politics
The term “gerrymander” derives from Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father and vice president who, as governor of Massachusetts, approved an oddly drawn state Senate district to benefit his Democratic-Republican Party over the Federalist Party. Both parties do it. Both parties complain when the other party does it to them. Consider recent GOP “gerrymandering” efforts. Former…Larry Elder -
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The Gender Wage Gap: Fact or Fiction?
“Women earn 82 cents for every dollar that a man earns” is a phrase we hear often reverberated from the left. There are rallies with signs, graphics on social media, and countless columns arguing for equal pay for women using this slogan. This must mean that women need the government to intervene on our behalf,…Kenlee Foskey -
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We’re Mortgaging Our Kids’ Futures. Here’s a Plan to Change That and Lower Taxes.
America is a great nation. But it won’t stay that way forever if its leaders continue acting like the solution to all our ills is more federal spending and regulations. The federal government’s already outsized role in society creates far more problems than it solves. America needs less taxes and fewer regulations, and to that…Preston Brashers -
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‘It’s Child Abuse’: Texas AG Ken Paxton Fights to Protect Children From Transgenderism
Hormone treatment and puberty blockers for children are a form of “child abuse,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says. Paxton is in the middle of a battle to protect children from a radical left that wants to corrupt them. “If you’re going to sterilize a child, whether it’s through some type of chemical process or…Douglas Blair