Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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opinion
Whatever Happened to Those Pro-Democracy Protests in Cuba?
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets in July to protest the country’s communist government. But since then, two months later, we have heard very little about the pro-democracy movement in Cuba. Many of the individuals who led the protests are now in prison, says John Suarez, executive director at the Center for a Free… -
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Democrats ‘Want People to Be Dependent on Government,’ Georgia Governor Says
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his state remains strong economically because he opened it up for business more quickly than most other states. “They are not going to sit in their basement and lose everything that they have worked decades for,” the Republican governor said of Georgia business owners in remarks at a “Save Our… -
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12 People Canceled by the Left After Expressing Conservative Views
Cancel culture runs rampant in today’s America. A 10-year-old tweet that mysteriously “resurfaces,” a past campaign donation, or even the slightest critique of any of the left’s sacred tenets seems to be enough to draw the attention of an angry mob—or even get someone fired. With more and more people being “canceled” by the left,… -
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Proposal to Change Donor-Advised Funds Attempts to ‘Fix’ What Isn’t Broken
“A solution in search of a problem.” That’s the best way we’ve heard summarizing the recent proposed legislation to increase mandates and regulations for charitable giving through donor-advised funds. We are both fundraisers, with a combined 25 years in major and legacy giving for national and state-based nonprofit organizations. We also have consulted with several… -
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Deep in Hiding From Taliban, Afghan Christians Cling to Faith
They take turns staying awake, praying and walking the floor while others sleep, blissfully unaware, at least for a few hours, that they are being hunted. They have no passports, no visas, and very little of what they need most of all: hope. For these Christians, in a safe house deep in Afghanistan, time is… -
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San Francisco Mayor Goes to Nightclub Maskless, Breaks Own Mandate
San Francisco Mayor London Breed was seen maskless at a local nightclub Wednesday in violation of the city’s current mask guidance, a local news outlet reported. Videos and photos show the Democratic mayor at the Black Cat jazz club in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, along with Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza and singer-songwriter Raphael… -
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Parent Calls Out ‘F— Police,’ ‘F— Amerikkka’ Posters in California High School Classroom
A California high school classroom displayed what an anonymous parent called “disgusting brainwashing of students with taxpayer dollars” over photos that show "F— the Police” and "F— Amerikkka” posters and Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, according to a tip provided to Parents Defending Education. The parent of a student at Alexander Hamilton High School in Los… -
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White College Professor Tells Students She Will ‘Confront the Innate Racism Within’ Herself
A college professor apologized to her students for the privilege she benefits from as a white female, according to her syllabus obtained by Campus Reform. Crystal Duncan Lane, who teaches at Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, told students in her Human Development class that she was working “on a daily basis… -
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Amazon Reverses Ad Ban for Book Investigating BLM, Cites ‘Inaccurately Enforced’ Policies
Amazon on Thursday reversed its earlier decision to block an advertisement for a new book that is critical of the leadership of the Black Lives Matter movement, saying it had not properly enforced its own policies. “BLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution” is the latest book by Mike Gonzalez, a former reporter and… -
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8 Things You Need to Know About Democrats’ Tax Increase Bill
Congressional Democrats this week finally unveiled the legislative text of the largest tax increase in more than 50 years. It weighs in at more than 880 pages, so it’s no wonder they have attempted to keep the details of the so-called “Build Back Better Act” under wraps. Whenever the government spends money, it spends somebody… -
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Rising Meat Prices Are Result of Stew of Market Forces
Last year, during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, there were reasonable concerns regarding higher-than-normal meat prices, including poultry. There was nothing nefarious about the higher prices, just simple economics at play, and the harsh realities of a global pandemic. And as expected, the resilient food-supply system came through, and prices came back down…. -
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You’ve Got to Be Taught to Love
The lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II wrote many beautiful songs for Broadway musicals. One that was not beautiful, but powerful for what it said about race relations in 1949 when the show opened was “You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught.” The song was about being taught to hate. You also must be taught to love. In… -
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Amazon Blocks Ad for Book Investigating Black Lives Matter
Amazon this week blocked an advertisement for a new book on Black Lives Matter leaders, claiming content that “revolves around controversial or highly debated social topics is not permitted.” “BLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution” is the latest book by Mike Gonzalez, a former journalist who is a senior fellow at The Heritage… -
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Why Is There So Little Outrage at All of the Corporate Welfare?
Today’s politicians want to spend more on everything: Amtrak subsidies, sports stadium subsidies, green energy subsidies, even fossil fuel subsidies. President Joe Biden says the handouts will “put more money in your pocket.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims they will “protect the planet for the children.” They might. But a disproportionate amount of the money… -
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The Essential Constitution
History may be seen as a series of trying and tumultuous events—tragic times of loss and sorrow. The United States has certainly had its share of such experiences. And each time our people have responded with resolve and resilience. Nothing reflects that resilience more than our Constitution, signed by 39 of the Framers on Sept…. -
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Ocasio-Cortez’s Attendance at Lavish Met Gala Draws Ethics Complaint
A conservative watchdog group has demanded that the Office of Congressional Ethics investigate whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., violated House rules Monday evening by attending the Met Gala, where tickets are reported to start at $35,000 apiece. Critics of the Democratic congresswoman lambasted her on social media for attending the lavish event wearing a dress… -
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Beware Our Elective Monarchy
In 1629, frustrated by the unwillingness of Parliament to grant him taxation power, King Charles I of England dissolved the body and had nine members arrested. He did not recall Parliament for over a decade. The intervening period, known as Personal Rule, saw Charles I govern as a de facto dictator, with only a body… -
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The Case for American Femininity
Almost 225 years ago to the day, Abigail Adams counseled her husband to “Remember the Ladies.” Her tone in their correspondence was playful, yet serious. Treat women as friends rather than vassals or else we will “foment a Rebelion,” she teased, or was it warned? She appealed to the principles of equality and consent of the governed… -
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Bradley Prize Goes to Amity Shlaes, Roger Ream, Mollie Hemingway
Author and columnist Amity Shlaes, educator Roger Ream, and commentator Mollie Hemingway are this year’s recipients of the annual Bradley Prize for advancing American exceptionalism. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to that mission, presented the awards Monday night during a dinner and ceremony at the National Building Museum in Washington. … -
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Climate Change Is Not a Crisis
President Joe Biden contends that the recent hurricanes that hit the United States prove we’re in a “climate crisis.” It’s a “code red” for the world, the president warns. White House national climate adviser Gina McCarthy added that climate is now a “health emergency.” It is, no doubt, quite convenient for politicians to treat every…