Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
-
opinion
Podcast: This Law Would Empower Union Bosses and Hurt Workers
A bill in the House of Representatives would make sweeping changes to labor laws and give union bosses an enormous amount of power. Rachel Greszler, a research fellow in economics, the budget, and entitlements at The Heritage Foundation, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to talk about the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which—among other… -
opinion
In Florida, Banks Choose LGBT Agenda Over Students’ Futures
What kind of people would kick needy kids out of good schools? Big business, that’s who. In Florida, companies such as Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank are dropping out of a scholarship program—all because some of the private schools have religious beliefs. Apparently, these CEOs think the LGBT agenda is more important than giving… -
news
Pelosi Omits Christians as She Lists Religious Persecutions Around World
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi failed to mention Christians as she listed religious persecutions around the world Thursday. The House speaker spoke Thursday morning in Washington, D.C., at the National Prayer Breakfast where she prayed for those who are persecuted because of their religion. She listed people of Buddhist, Muslim, and Jewish faiths before generalizing about other persecuted religions…. -
news
House Conservatives Outline Playbook for Government Reform
A new “playbook” for conservative lawmakers aims to bring more efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability to the federal government, leaders of the House’s largest caucus say. “We are producing a playbook that we intend to run when the Republicans return to the majority,” Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., chairman of the Republican Study Committee, said Thursday in… -
opinion
Virginia Democrats Want to Hike Gas Tax, Spend Revenue on Public Transit
Just two months after Democrats gained full control of Virginia’s government, Gov. Ralph Northam and the General Assembly have proposed sweeping changes to the state’s transportation system. At the top of the list: Increasing the gas tax from 16 cents to 28 cents per gallon over the next three years, a 75% increase. The main… -
news
‘Oprah Moment’: Ocasio-Cortez Accuses Rush Limbaugh of Faking Reaction to Medal
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused legendary radio host Rush Limbaugh of faking his reaction to President Donald Trump awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom during Tuesday night’s State of the Union address. Limbaugh, who announced Monday that he has advanced-stage lung cancer, grew visibly emotional while receiving the award during Trump’s address. Ocasio-Cortez accused him of faking… -
opinion
Mom of Transgender Child Praises South Dakota Legislation
“It’s an absolute nightmare for a mother to live through.” Elaine Davidson’s voice shook as she talked. “I found out about the surgeries after the fact,” she says haltingly. It was social media, she explained, where she first saw the photo of her daughter’s chest—bloody bandages covering the places where her breasts had been cut… -
opinion
Trump’s State of the Union Address Affirms Americanism as Nation’s Guiding Ethos
Patriotism was one of the most important themes of President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union address on Tuesday night. It was a night of high emotion and more than a few theatrics that began with Trump refusing to shake House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s hand and ending with Pelosi tearing up a copy of… -
opinion
6 Ways a Union-Backed Bill Will Upend the Job Market
Despite its congenial acronym, a bill the House of Representatives is about to pass would upend the U.S. labor market as we know it. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act—dubbed the PRO Act—comes at a time when the labor market is stronger than it has been in decades. Unemployment is at a 50-year low…. -
news
‘Ripped Our Hearts Out’: SOTU Guest Whose Brother Was Murdered Reacts to Pelosi Ripping Up Speech
A guest at the State of the Union address whose brother was killed by an illegal alien said it was heartbreaking to watch House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rip up President Donald Trump’s speech. Appearing on “Fox and Friends” Wednesday morning, Jody Jones, whose brother was shot and killed by an illegal alien at a California gas… -
news
Pelosi Rips Trump’s State of the Union Address
Immediately after President Donald Trump finished his State of the Union address, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, standing behind him, tore his speech in half while the eyes of the nation watched. In four separate motions Tuesday night as lawmakers applauded the president, Pelosi tore the pages of her copy of the speech in two. “Speaker… -
opinion
Fact-Checking 11 of Trump’s Claims in State of the Union
In a night of high emotion, President Donald Trump used his third State of the Union address to tout the “great American comeback” during his first three years in office. Before the night was over, Trump had staged the surprise reunion of a soldier deployed to Afghanistan with his family and announced a scholarship for… -
news
Guests at State of the Union Showcase Americans Behind Policy Debates
Recent presidents have used the annual State of the Union address to throw a spotlight on Americans who exemplify the nation’s ideals and help illustrate policy priorities. President Donald Trump’s guests Tuesday night for his third State of the Union address included some of those on the front lines of the border security fight and… -
opinion
What You Need to Know About Trump’s Policy Proposals in State of the Union
President Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union address Tuesday night. The Heritage Foundation’s policy experts weighed in with reaction and analysis. Economy Defense & Foreign Policy Health Care Education Energy Life Law Infrastructure Immigration Economy Tax Cuts Continue to Boost Jobs and Wages Thanks to the 2017 tax cuts and other pro-growth… -
news
‘Learn Their Issues’ to Engage Minorities, Former Mississippi Governor Advises
Conservatives need to make an effort to be in the spaces of blacks and other minorities to grow their numbers and influence in the movement and the Republican Party, a former governor and party chairman argues. “First, try,” Haley Barbour, former Mississippi governor and Republican National Committee chairman, said Tuesday during an event in Washington… -
opinion
‘Bank’rupt Decision Jeopardizes Opportunity for Disadvantaged Children in Florida
Last week, Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank announced they no longer would donate to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which enables more than 108,000 low-income children and children in foster care to receive scholarships to attend a safe and effective school of choice. The move comes after the Orlando Sentinel published a piece… -
news
Philadelphia Stands by Sanctuary Policy After Releasing Illegal Alien With Excessive Arrest Record
The government of Philadelphia is standing by its continued release of a criminal illegal alien—ignoring requests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold the individual—arguing that it’s complying with federal law. ICE released a scathing press statement on Friday, slamming Philadelphia for releasing from its custody an illegal alien on three separate occasions, ignoring an ICE detainer… -
opinion
Airline Ends Relationship With Chocolatier Over CEO’s Traditional Values
What does Christianity have to do with the quality of chocolate? A lot, according to Swiss Air. The company just announced that it’s cutting ties with Läderach, one of its high-end sweets suppliers, because the owner happens to be a believer. And not just any believer, but a pro-life, pro-marriage evangelical. According to the international… -
opinion
What Part of ‘Sell By’ Expiration Dates Do ERA Backers Not Understand?
Some things in life are confusing or complicated, but an expiration date shouldn’t be one of them. Milk may not be sold after its “sell by” expiration date. You can’t get the deal on that furniture after the sale ends. Even that special at Olive Garden is available “for a limited time only,” even though… -
opinion
Taylor Swift Is Anything but ‘Miss Americana’ in Her New Netflix Doc
On Friday, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated Netflix documentary “Miss Americana.” As the title suggests, it begins by telling the story of a small-town girl making it big in the world. With never-before-seen moments and video clips from her early days as a charming country music artist, the film opens by reminding us how…