Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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What the Mueller Report Revealed, and What’s Coming Next
Can the Justice Department release the full report from special counsel Robert Mueller? What are the main takeaways from what we know of the report so far? Will the left have any basis to keep up the Russia collusion allegations? John Malcolm, a legal expert at The Heritage Foundation, joins us to discuss. Read the… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Who’s Bankrolling the National Popular Vote Movement
The nonprofit organization building a coalition of states that favor choosing the president by popular vote promotes itself as nonpartisan, but is financed by millions of dollars from left-leaning groups. Some of the leaders of the movement are prominent Republicans, and most of the funding for the nonprofit, National Popular Vote Inc., has come from… -
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4 Ways Democrats Are Responding to Mueller Report
Democrats are considering next steps following the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, which found that Donald Trump and his associates did not conspire with Russia to win the presidency. Mueller transmitted the results of his 22-month probe Friday to Attorney General William Barr without seeking any… -
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The Fallen ISIS Caliphate Will Return
The last ISIS stronghold is no longer strong. Or held. The last recognized remnant of the terrorist group’s so-called caliphate is gone, Fox News reported Thursday. This is a milestone victory for the forces of counterterrorism. But it is not the end of the war on terrorism. Unfortunately, the bad guys will be back on… -
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A Glimpse of What the Green New Deal Would Cost Taxpayers
Implementing the Green New Deal resolution would place significant though hard-to-quantify costs on Americans, according to a preliminary analysis by The Heritage Foundation that hints at the total burden. Granted, generating a cost estimate for a plan that is nebulously defined and lacks specificity is a challenge, especially when technologies to achieve those goals simply… -
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Mueller Report Is a Damning Indictment of the Media
After over two years of speculation and endless media coverage, the Mueller report is here, and it arrived with a whimper. Questions will now turn to what’s shaping up to be the bigger scandal. The only indictment we’ll likely see in the coming weeks is of America’s media elite, who oversold the report, misled the… -
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SPLC President Richard Cohen Resigns From Embattled Left-Wing Nonprofit
Southern Poverty Law Center President Richard Cohen resigned Friday, in the latest blow to the embattled left-wing nonprofit. Cohen’s resignation came nine days after the SPLC fired co-founder Morris Dees on March 13, citing unspecified conduct issues. Cohen announced his resignation in a staff-wide email Friday evening, the Los Angeles Times reported. “Whatever problems exist at the SPLC… -
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Kellyanne Conway Calls on Top Democrat to Resign in Wake of Mueller Report
White House adviser Kellyanne Conway called on Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California to resign Monday after the release of Robert Mueller’s Russia report. “When you’re talking about collusion and talking to Russia, and conspiracies and obstruction of justice for two years with no proof other than people leaking to you or you just, you… -
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How Church Plants Are Lifting Broken Communities
Suicide and depression are becoming increasingly normal in America, and our communities are living with the fallout. Recent data shows suicide and depression have reached record rates. Such devastation leaves friends, family, and community members feeling helpless and the nation reeling with brokenness. But there is a growing trend that’s already making a difference. When… -
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My Debate With the Editor of a Duped Research Journal
Seven academic journals were recently hoaxed into publishing ridiculous studies on topics like “rape culture” and “queer performativity in dog parks.” The editor of only one of the journals, Roberto Refinetti of Sexuality and Culture, agreed to talk to me about the hoax and whether academics learned anything from being duped. The hoaxers had said… -
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Man Accused of Sending Mail Bombs Pleads Guilty
A Florida man entered a guilty plea Thursday after being accused of subjecting multiple high-profile Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump to pipe bomb scares in 2018. Cesar Sayoc previously had pleaded not guilty, reported NBC News. “I know that these actions were wrong and I’m sorry,” Sayoc, 57, said as he entered his new… -
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Consequences of Cuomo’s Climate Agenda Hit Close to Home. His Home.
The unintended consequences of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s global warming crusade are hitting close to home—literally. The utility Consolidated Edison put a moratorium on new natural gas hookups across parts of Westchester County, including Mount Kisco, site of the Democratic governor’s residence, according to The New York Times. Con Edison’s decision is no surprise to energy… -
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Mississippi Outlaws Abortions After Fetal Heartbeat Detected
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a “heartbeat bill” Thursday that will make abortion illegal in the state after a fetal heartbeat is detected. “I am very pro-life, always have been,” Bryant, a Republican, said after signing the legislation. “I think obviously we’ll have some legal challenges on it. We have legal challenges with every pro-life bill… -
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Chick-Fil-A Banned From Airport Over ‘Anti-LGBTQ Behavior’
The San Antonio City Council has banned Chick-fil-A from San Antonio International Airport over “a legacy of anti-LGBTQ behavior,” as part of a new concession plan for the airport. City Councilman Roberto Treviño made the motion Thursday to approve the Food, Beverage, and Retail Prime Concession Agreement with Paradies Lagardère for the airport on condition Chick-fil-A be… -
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Podcast: From Drug Addiction to CEO of My Pillow
The name Mike Lindell may not ring a bell, but if you watch Fox News, you’ve probably seen him. He’s the CEO of My Pillow. Daniel chatted with Mike at the Conservative Political Action Conference about his journey from drug addiction to freedom and faith—and also, his newfound political voice. Today we’ll share that interview…. -
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Why Democrats Fear the Electoral College
The United States isn’t a “democracy.” Though every American should have learned this fact in high school civics class, the smart set still like to ridicule people who point it out—such a cliche and all. Today we see why the left has worked to convince Americans that majoritarianism is a profound moral good. And it’s… -
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Memo to Parents: True Success Isn’t Limited to Ivy League Grads
I have told the following to numerous audiences: I’m hardly a Hollywood celebrity, but almost no day goes by that I am not stopped by a few strangers who want to shake my hand and say something. Needless to say, I rarely know the religious identity of the individual, but if the person tells me… -
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The ‘Green New Deal’ Is Breaking the Left Apart
Since the time of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, working-class union members have been the backbone of the Democratic Party. The left claimed to advocate workers’ rights and was seen, rightly or wrongly, as the party who fought for the little guy. Well if it wasn’t clear before, it’s clear now—times have changed. The election of Donald… -
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How a College Student’s Initiative Built a Community for Conservative Voices Nationwide
When the American Conservative Union presented its latest Ronald Reagan Award, the honor didn’t go to a seasoned activist, pundit, or politico. It went to a recent college graduate with less than a year in the workforce under her belt. Kassy Dillon’s walk to the ballroom stage March 1 to accept the award during the… -
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Bookstore Removes Jordan Peterson Book Over Mosque Shooting, Continues Selling ‘Mein Kampf’
A New Zealand bookstore stopped selling Jordan Peterson’s book in light of the Christchurch mosque shootings, but continues offering “Mein Kampf.” Management at Whitcoulls, one of the largest bookstores in New Zealand, said it would be wrong to support Peterson by selling “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” in light of “some extremely disturbing material…