Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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Arizona Drops Nike Investment After Betsy Ross Shoe Is Scrapped
Gov. Doug Ducey revealed on Tuesday that the state of Arizona will be withdrawing all of the financial incentives provided to Nike following the company’s decision to pull an American flag-themed sneaker it deemed offensive. “Today was supposed to be a good day in Arizona, with the announcement of a major [Nike] investment in Goodyear,… -
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Report: Colin Kaepernick Pressured Nike to Recall American Flag-Themed Sneakers
Nike is recalling an American flag-themed sneaker after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained that it harkened back to the slave era, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. Nike had already delivered the Air Max 1 USA sneakers to stores when Kaepernick, a Nike endorser, complained about a Revolutionary War-era version of the flag stitched… -
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How to Restore America
Are America’s best days behind it? Or is there a way to return to the values that our Founding Fathers and so many subsequent generations held? Tim Goeglein, co-author of the new book “American Restoration: How Faith, Family, and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation” is an optimist about the future—believing Americans can rebuild their… -
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1 Year After Union Ruling, Pennsylvania Law Still Allows for Unconstitutional Fees
One year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that public-sector employees like me, who are not union members, don’t have to pay union fees in order to be employed. That ruling is already benefiting me and countless others. But unfortunately, Pennsylvania law hasn’t caught up with the times. For decades, teacher contracts often required even non-union… -
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A Federal Investigation Into Antifa Attack on Journalist Isn’t Just Justified—It’s Needed
Most Americans can agree that journalists should be safe to report on a protest without being targeted, or worse, physically attacked. It’s part of their job. But over the weekend, we learned that for a conservative, Asian, LGBT journalist, those rules don’t necessarily apply. Quillette editor and photojournalist Andy Ngo, who is known for his… -
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Addressing National Debt Is Far More Important Than Trade Deficits
Promoting pro-growth economic policies has been a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s agenda since 2017. With tax reform implemented and deregulation in federal agencies well under way, President Donald Trump has helped our economy make huge strides. It’s unfortunate, however, that the president is now making it a priority to decrease the trade deficit by… -
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3 Nigerian Women Beg for US to Help Stop Persecution of Christians
After 110 Nigerian girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in February 2018, all but one eventually were released. But Leah Sharibu, 16, is still held captive by the terrorists because of her refusal to renounce her Christian faith. The trend of Christian persecution in the African country was discussed at a Heritage Foundation gathering… -
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Holocaust Survivor Accuses Ocasio-Cortez of Spreading ‘Anti-Semitism, Hatred, and Stupidity’
Holocaust survivor Ed Mosberg accused Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of “spreading anti-Semitism, hatred, and stupidity” Saturday. Mosberg, 93, was responding to Ocasio-Cortez’s insistence on calling detention facilities housing illegal immigrants “concentration camps” in his interview with the New York Post. “She should be removed from Congress. She’s spreading anti-Semitism, hatred, and stupidity,” Mosberg said…. -
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‘Prosper Africa’ Promises Long-Overdue Change in US Approach to Continent
American policymakers have long talked about reorienting U.S. policy toward Africa to “trade, not aid.” Yet, despite the rhetoric, the U.S.’ Africa policy has remained stuck in an aid-focused rut for decades. However, there was another encouraging sign last week that the Trump administration is serious about changing that. In remarks at a Corporate Council… -
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Sorry, Media, Talking to Foreigners Does Not Violate Federal Campaign Laws
It was a hypothetical question about getting information on a political opponent from a foreign national. Yet President Donald Trump’s response sparked a furor—one that was long on accusations and short on the actual law governing federal campaigns. Here’s the bottom line: A federal candidate who is freely given information is not receiving a “contribution”… -
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LGBT Activists Could Be to Blame for Falling LGBT Acceptance
In a recent hit single, “You Need to Calm Down,” Taylor Swift mocks people who stand firm in their beliefs about sexuality, asking that they stop their bigotry and “calm down.” The music video, which went viral, depicts conservatives as ignorant hicks who reject gays and are driven by animus. They are ugly, dated, and… -
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As Tensions Between Iran and US Rise, What You Need to Know
Today Daniel Davis sits down with The Heritage Foundation’s Jim Phillips, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, to discuss what’s going on with Iran. Is war on the horizon? Why is Iran suddenly so aggressive? And what’s driving the conflict? Read the interview, posted below, or listen on the podcast: We also cover these stories:… -
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Freshman Congressman Receives High Praise for Accountability Amid Border Crisis
A memo released late last week by the Conservative Action Project recognizes freshman Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and “other House conservatives” for holding all House members accountable for their voting record and pressuring members to address the border crisis. “During efforts to consider spending bills that collectively total over a trillion dollars, Rep. Roy rejected… -
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The Urgent Need for Disaster Relief Reform
Since the passage of the Budget Control Act, disaster and emergency spending has nearly doubled compared to the five years prior to the law’s enactment. Earlier this month, Congress and President Donald Trump agreed to a massive disaster relief package, adding $19.1 billion to the national debt. Classified as “emergency” spending, much of the funding… -
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Why the Housing Lobby’s Average Prime Offer Rate Solution is Deeply Flawed
One of Congress’ main responses to the 2008 mortgage crisis was Title XIV of the Dodd-Frank Act, a section known as the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act. This title was based on the narrative that a primary cause of the crisis was creditors knowingly steering customers into high-risk mortgages. Thus, Title XIV purported to… -
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The US Can Afford to Stay Calm With Iran
President Donald Trump recently ordered and then called off a retaliatory strike against Iran for destroying a U.S. surveillance drone. The U.S. asserts that the drone was operating in international space. Iran claims it was in Iranian airspace. Anti-war critics of Trump’s Jacksonian rhetoric turned on a dime to blast him as a weak, vacillating… -
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Twitter Lays Groundwork for Potentially Down-Ranking Some of Trump’s Tweets
Twitter announced Thursday the company will begin labeling and down-ranking politicians’ most vitriolic tweets, a move that could affect how President Donald Trump promotes his message. The new label applies to all verified political candidates and officials with more than 100,000 followers, Twitter noted in a blog post. Users who want to view flagged content… -
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Why Iran’s Aggression Won’t Succeed
President Donald Trump’s new round of sanctions against Iran is the latest salvo in a wide-ranging effort to pressure the regime in Tehran. The goal is to halt Iran’s exportation of terror and subversion and force Iran to accept tighter restrictions on its nuclear program. The sanctions announced Monday add to an already extensive set… -
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Syrian Refugee Planned to Attack a Pittsburgh Church
Authorities last week arrested Mustafa Alowemer, a Syrian refugee who was planning a terrorist attack against a church in Pittsburgh in accord with his allegiance to ISIS. Thankfully, the FBI had been monitoring his behavior for months and was able to arrest him before the public was put in any danger. This plot is the…