Political Commentary & Opinion

The bipartisan group of senators that just passed a $1.1 trillion federal infrastructure bill is attempting to sell it as a reasonable, centrist compromise. Yet it is neither reasonable nor centrist. If approved by the House of Representatives, the bill would immensely expand the size and power of the federal government, waste hundreds of billions…

New York has a long and storied history of corrupt, immoral, and even downright stupid politicians. From the glory days of Tammany Hall, when the Democratic machine was operating as little more than an organized crime syndicate, all the way through to the general sleaziness of Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner, New Yorkers have really…

This commentary is another in a series on rogue prosecutors around the country who have been backed by liberal billionaires such as George Soros and Cari Tuna, and the threat those prosecutors pose to crime victims and others alike. In November 2019, after winning his race to serve as the district attorney of San Francisco,…

Color me shocked that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo knuckled under to demands he resign after a devastating report detailing his sexual harassment of 11 women. But it was not quite as shocking as reading a Washington Post report that CNN’s top star Chris Cuomo was still moonlighting (or daylighting) as one of his top…

A high quality children’s TV series that teaches children concepts such as economic freedom and personal responsibility didn’t exist a year ago. But now, “Tuttle Twins” is redefining pro-American entertainment for children. The TV version of “Tuttle Twins” is inspired by the beloved book series of the same name by Connor Boyack. The TV series…

The Senate passed a 2,702-page long infrastructure bill Tuesday that contains a whopping $1.1 trillion in spending. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, which will consider it in September. Following months of negotiations, 19 Republicans and all 50 Democrats supported the package. The 19 Republicans include Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of…

They have been called many things: amoebas, spineless cowards, weaklings, and other names not suitable for print in a family newspaper. The modern characterization for many politicians who refuse to take a stand, especially in the midst of the growing and rapid threat of American socialism, is the word “weenie.” People fear being called names…

If you’ve watched any of this summer’s Olympic Games, you’ve likely marveled at the tremendous speed, strength, and precision of the world’s best athletes. It can be hard to grasp just how fast, strong, and agile these Olympians are. If you’ve ever run on a treadmill—probably in the 6- to 7-mph range—consider setting the treadmill…

Midway through his single, six-year term in office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador continues his destructive misrule of Mexico. His latest initiative has the potential to undermine further the rule of law in Mexico, a key indicator in The Heritage’s Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The…

It’s hard not to feel a sense of deja vu. As headlines blare about the delta variant of COVID-19, areas across the country—including Washington, D.C.; Louisiana; and three regions of California—have launched new mask mandates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, demonstrating its now well-known penchant for delivering absolutist statements in quick succession that contradict…

Schools across America—both public and private—are embracing the left’s radical ideas at an alarming rate. These ideas have found their way into curriculum, sometimes subtly and other times overtly. Many parents have had enough. They’re taking action and speaking out—winning seats on school boards, demanding transparency from teachers, and insisting that their kids learn the…

Editor's note: The Daily Signal's audience was none too impressed by the partisan House panel looking into the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. See for yourself in this dip into the mailbag at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: Yes, I admit the rioters were despicable and should never have gotten that close to the…

President Joe Biden counterintuitively argues that his proposed massive increases in government spending are the keys to beating back inflation, which hit 5.4% last month, and contends that “no serious economist” thinks unchecked inflation is on its way. According to his own advisers, Biden is wrong on both counts. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on July…

For environmentalists and climate activists who are serious about realistic energy options to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power is a compelling option. A feisty Twitter exchange between Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, brought the issue to the fore. Sanders, a sponsor of the Green New Deal, tweeted those…

The reasons surrounding U.S. gymnast Simone Biles’ unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics, aside from the individual beam competition, remain unclear.  First, Biles’ decision was attributed to her mental health and well-being. (Recall: She felt enormous pressure as the “head star of the Olympics,” and has a painful backstory as one of Larry Nassar’s 500…

Democrats who advanced a bill in June to remove statues of white supremacists from the U.S. Capitol ignored a central fact about those figures: All of them had been icons of their party, from Andrew Jackson’s adamantly pro-slavery vice president, John C. Calhoun, to North Carolina Gov. Charles B. Aycock, an architect of the white…