Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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opinion
Nikki Haley: A Profile in Courage
Yesterday, I had the honor of welcoming Ambassador Nikki Haley to The Heritage Foundation. And as she spoke before a packed audience, I realized we were witnessing a true profile in courage. Ambassador Haley’s principles and tenacity have served her well all her life, first as a young businesswoman, then as South Carolina’s first Indian-American… -
opinion
Podcast: Sen. Mike Lee on Criminal Justice Reform
Rachel del Guidice speaks to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, about mandatory minimums and other criminal justice reform matters, and we feature her interview in today’s podcast. Plus: Millennials want to retire at 61 … but most of them haven’t saved a dime. >>> The Daily Signal podcast is a 25-minute weekday podcast that shares the… -
opinion
The Media Finds Conservative Leaders Guilty Until Proven Innocent
First it was Republican Congressman Jim Jordan. Now it’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. These men are considered guilty by association for being in proximity of wrongdoing that took place almost 30 years ago. Allegedly, Jordan took no action as a young assistant wrestling coach regarding sexual misconduct of the team’s doctor. And Kavanaugh was… -
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You Won’t Believe the Bizarre Academic Work Your Tax Dollars Fund
American colleges and universities are struggling with a perception problem. Between rowdy protests, skyrocketing costs, and some ridiculous course material, students are starting to wonder if it’s all worth the money. Although some colleges and professors are dedicated to serious scholarship, a recent paper published by Qualitative Inquiry raises significant questions about the nature of… -
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Canada’s Largest Retail Store Pulls Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Line
Canada’s Hudson Bay Co. has pulled Ivanka Trump’s fashion line from its website and says it plans to slowly phase out its sale of her clothing, shoes, and other merchandise from its stores. Hudson Bay, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord and Taylor in the U.S., is Canada’s largest department store chain, and abruptly… -
opinion
Good and Bad Environmental Amendments to the ‘Minibus’ Bill
This week, the House of Representatives is expected to bring to the floor its second “minibus” package of the appropriations season. The bill combines the appropriations bills from the interior, environment, and related agencies subcommittee and the financial services and general government subcommittee. The House Rules Committee has given the green light as of now… -
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Why the ‘Conservative’ Carbon Tax Is Still a Non-Starter
It feels like beating a dead horse, but the “conservative” carbon tax proposal is still hanging around. A number of conservative groups are so tired of the mislabeled carbon tax that they’re pushing Congress to take a nonbinding vote to help finally put the issue to rest. That vote—based on a nonbinding resolution introduced by… -
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Here’s a Worthy Consolation for Croatia After Losing World Cup Final
Croatia wasn’t quite able to pull off the World Cup final against France last weekend. Congress should give it a win by admitting it to the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program trades easy travel in exchange for intelligence with friendly nations who clear certain immigration and security thresholds. The program encourages trade and… -
news
Not ‘Crumbs’: Cookie Maker Hires 5, Raises Pay, Expands Production Under Tax Cuts
The overhaul of the tax code by congressional Republicans didn’t produce just crumbs for the business of a popular cookie maker based in Florida. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has meant hiring, raises, investment in new equipment, and expanded operations, he says. “It has had a direct impact on us,” Joseph Semprevivo, founder, CEO,… -
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The Janus Decision Scored a Major Win for Workers’ Rights. Here’s What Should Come Next.
Last month’s Supreme Court decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees hit public-sector unions like a bombshell. Now that public-sector unions can no longer extract union fees from workers who want nothing to do with them, public unions will have to work harder to provide services that will prompt workers… -
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Ireland Might Drop Psychiatric Requirements for Transgender Individuals Seeking Hormone Therapy
Ireland is considering letting transgender persons receive hormone therapy without undergoing any kind of psychiatric evaluation by a medical professional, as is currently required under Irish law. Ireland’s Minister for Health Simon Harris will meet with transgender activists in August and September to determine if it might be appropriate to abandon the current regulations around… -
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Jimmy Kimmel Wades Into Politics Again and Misleads His Viewers Along the Way
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday deleted a video clip from Twitter and YouTube that falsely informed viewers that a proposed Federal Communications Commission rule would force them to pay hundreds of dollars to complain to the FCC. “The FCC is considering a plan that would require U.S. citizens to pay $225 to make a… -
opinion
New York Taxis Want to Kick Out Uber and Lyft. They Should Be Targeting Regulations.
When will New York City learn that heavily regulating the taxi industry is the source of its ills, not it’s salvation? Not any time soon, apparently. After a brief respite, city leaders are returning to a favorite pastime: concocting new ways to rein in ride-sharing’s free-market revolution and protect a beleaguered political ally, taxi medallion… -
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Government Spends $3 Million to Study Heavy Drinking, Aggression at Nightclubs
The government has spent nearly $3 million studying people who drink and become aggressive at nightclubs since 2014, and found, among other things, that heavy drinking is linked to aggressive behavior. The National Institutes of Health has provided $2,897,322 to the Pacific Institute for Research & Evaluation for a series of studies on “group-based intervention for alcohol,… -
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Study: Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals
A recent study discovered that conservatives are overall happier and find a greater purpose in life than liberals, according to PsyPost. Researchers found that people who identified as conservatives were happier, more satisfied, and have a greater purpose in life, according to a study published by Social Psychological and Personality Science on June 15. Study author David… -
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Teen Whose MAGA Hat Was Ripped From His Head to Get an Even Better New One
President Donald Trump gifted a San Antonio teen with a new autographed “Make America Great Again” hat after his first one was ripped from his head while he dined at a Texas Whataburger. The July incident was captured in a now-viral video when Kino Jimenez, 30, allegedly stole 16-year-old Hunter Richard’s hat before throwing a drink on… -
opinion
Problematic Women: Sarah Palin Allegedly Duped by a Hollywood Actor Pretending to Be a Vet
On this week’s episode of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the alleged duping of Sarah Palin by notorious prankster Sacha Baron Cohen, who was dressed up as veteran—wheelchair and all—to troll the former Alaska governor, and Tomi Lahren sounding off on Roe v. Wade and advising conservatives on how they should handle the issue of abortion…. -
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Columnist Resigns After Her Site Removes Her Piece on Transgenderism and Hollywood
Conservative columnist Daniella Greenbaum announced her resignation from Business Insider on Thursday after the news website deleted her opinion piece arguing that actress Scarlett Johansson should not be chastised for playing a transgender role. “I wish I could say I am surprised,” Greenbaum wrote in her resignation letter. “Unfortunately, what happened with my piece—the tarring of… -
opinion
Podcast: Black Leaders Call for Civility, Rebuke Rep. Maxine Waters
Star Parker, president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, joined other black leaders Thursday in calling for Congress to censure Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who said in June, “If you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a… -
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The Left’s In-Your-Face Tactics Are Poisoning the Body Politic
At a September 2008 campaign rally in Elko, Nevada, Barack Obama, then-senator and president-to-be, egged on the crowd. “I need you to go out and talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors,” he said. “I want you to talk to them, whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you…