Political Commentary & Opinion
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opinion
September Posts New Gains for Job Growth and Business Confidence
The good economic news continues to roll in. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released a positive September jobs report, with a gain of 134,000 jobs and the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. These reflect a strong economy and continued business confidence. In addition to this, the report showed gains in the total… -
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Conservative Millennial Allie Beth Stuckey on Feminism’s Biggest Flaws
Allie Beth Stuckey is host of the popular CRTV podcast “Relatable” and best known as “The Conservative Millennial.” She spoke to Daily Signal editor-in-chief Rob Bluey and contributor Ginny Montalbano. You can listen to the full audio on The Daily Signal Podcast. An edited transcript of their interview is below. Rob Bluey: You've had a… -
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Feinstein May Face Ethics Probe Over Leak of Ford Letter
The investigations into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh appear to have concluded, but other investigations could open into two members of Congress who sought to block his confirmation. Eight House Republicans have asked for ethics investigations of Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Anna Eshoo, as well as the staffs of the two California Democrats. The… -
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Americans Have Almost Entirely Forgotten Their History
In America, we celebrate democracy and are justifiably proud that this nation was founded on the idea that the people should rule. That’s why it is so important that Americans be informed about their government. They are partakers in it. In fact, they control it. Under tyrannical systems, it matters little if the people are… -
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The EPA Is Reportedly Going to Stop One of Its Costliest Abuses
If the Environmental Protection Agency decides to regulate emissions of a specific pollutant, should those emission reductions yield benefits that exceed the costs of doing so? The commonsense answer to that question is: Of course. But that’s not how things work with many EPA air pollution regulations. Instead, the EPA has found a way to… -
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On the Street: What Do Students of 2018 Think About the Allegations of 1982?
What do today’s college students think about the debate over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh? Are they worried about what their classmates may say about them 20 years from now? And how is all this affecting their beer consumption? We took our cameras “On the Streets” of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., to find out. -
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British Conservatives Are Growing Weary of Their Own Leaders
The annual party conference of the British Conservative Party wrapped up Wednesday in the city of Birmingham. It’s been years—almost 20 years, in fact—since Conservative Party conferences were actually a genuine meeting of party members. Over those years, the conference has been more and more tightly controlled, with lobbyists and companies taking the place of… -
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Ex-Boyfriend’s Letter Raises Questions About Ford’s Answers on Polygraph
A new letter from a former boyfriend of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford raises questions about claims made by Ford. The ex-boyfriend, who remains anonymous and said he dated Ford from 1992-1998, wrote that Ford had assisted a friend prepare for a polygraph, had never mentioned the assault she now alleges occurred from Brett Kavanaugh, and… -
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Congress Can Slash the Cost of Health Care Premiums by as Much as a Third. Here’s How.
A proposal to repeal Obamacare entitlements and replace them with grants to states would reduce premiums for individual coverage by as much as 32 percent, according to an analysis by the Center for Health and Economy. The Health Care Choices Proposal also would modestly reduce the deficit, increase the number of people with private health… -
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These 2 Companies Plan to Expand Workforce by 20% Thanks to Tax Reform
The Wilson Construction Co. in Canby, Oregon, will be expanding its workforce by at least 20 percent in the coming months, says Stacy Wilson, who runs the business her grandfather founded 65 years ago. Wilson credits the tax reform law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that President Donald Trump signed late last year for… -
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NBC Airs Interview With Julie Swetnick Without Corroborating Her Story
NBC News aired an interview with a woman who said she saw Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at as many as 10 teen parties where young women were drugged and gang-raped, although the network was unable to corroborate her account. “This morning, [Julie] Swetnick provided four names of friends she says went to the parties… -
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Why Low-Yield Nuclear Warheads Are Critical to Preventing Nuclear War
Last month, Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a bill that if approved would stop the administration’s plans to modify select warheads on submarine-launched ballistic missiles to give them a low-yield option. Such a step is unwise, considering the compelling rationale that drove the Pentagon to initiate the effort. The bill argues that U.S. low-yield options… -
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Beijing Doth Protest Too Much. US Arms Sales to Taiwan Are Right Thing to Do.
The United States on Sept. 24 announced a new set of arms sales to Taiwan. Valued at $330 million, this sale comprises mainly spare parts and equipment to support Taiwan’s air force, including its F-16s and C-130s. This marks the second major arms sale to Taiwan by the Trump administration, following a $1.4 billion sale… -
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California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bill Requiring Female Board Directors
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Sunday that will require publicly traded companies with headquarters in the state to have women serving on their boards of directors. “Given all the special privileges that corporations have enjoyed for so long, it’s high time corporate boards include the people who constitute more than half the ‘persons’… -
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Republicans Offered to Interview Ford in California. Why Didn’t She Know That?
Whatever side you fall on in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh, most Americans can agree on one thing: Somewhere along the way, the process broke down. This isn’t how it’s supposed to work. Over the weekend, Republicans blamed the mess on Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the California Democrat who sat on Christine Blasey Ford’s allegation for… -
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7 Inconsistencies or Gaps Identified by Christine Blasey Ford’s Questioner
The woman who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teens tells a story with multiple inconsistencies, the sex crimes prosecutor who questioned her has told Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee. A “reasonable prosecutor” would not move forward based on this evidence, the veteran sex crimes prosecutor said…. -
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Podcast: Allie Beth Stuckey on Millennial Misconceptions, #MeToo, and Advice for Conservatives
On today’s show, we feature an interview with Allie Beth Stuckey, best known as the “Conservative Millennial” and host of the popular CRTV podcast “Relatable.” She tells The Daily Signal how conservatives can make inroads with younger Americans. Stuckey also addresses misconceptions about millennials, the #MeToo movement, and picks her favorite young conservative leader. You… -
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Bernie Sanders’ Misguided Amazon Bill Would Backfire on Workers
No single company gets perhaps as much attention in the news as Amazon. The online retailing giant has surpassed $1 trillion in market value and is now searching for a city to place its second headquarters. Amazon has done enormous good in making Americans’ lives more convenient. But not everyone is a fan. Sen. Bernie… -
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How Faith-Based Organizations Are Helping Communities Recover After Hurricane Florence
Lorraine Jenkins returned to her home of 34 years to find it flooded with 18 inches of water. Thankfully, volunteers from Samaritan’s Purse were nearby and ready to help. While speaking with the president of the organization, Franklin Graham, Jenkins shared her story and mentioned that she “had faith but needed a little more strength.”…