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
Why Adding a New Top Income Tax Rate Is a Bad Idea
One of the most critical ingredients in “pro-growth” tax reform is lowering tax rates for everyone. Conservatives have championed this goal for a long time. But now, as tax reform approaches nearer and nearer, some Republican lawmakers seem ready to give up that goal. Democrats have complained that the GOP tax plan adds too much… -
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The Ugly Truth About Sex Reassignment the Transgender Lobby Doesn’t Want You to Know
Sex reassignment is as natural as being born, some in the media tell us. And many Americans are buying it. But a growing chorus of dissenters made up of physicians, researchers, and even transgender individuals is beginning to paint a far different picture of the truth. These dissenters are now coming forward to expose just… -
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America Going Through Another Sexual Revolution, Sociologist Author Says
America has become intoxicated by a system of “cheap sex.” That’s the claim of Mark Regnerus, associate professor of sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of a new book, “Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage, and Monogamy.” Regnerus defines “cheap sex” as “the ease of sexual access.” In an… -
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Conway, McMorris Rodgers Tout Tax Reform to Minority Entrepreneurs
A counselor to the president and the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference told a gathering of minority entrepreneurs that the GOP tax reform plan would have “real people impact” and ease the burden on employers, enabling them to create up to 2 million jobs. Republicans in Congress are focusing on passing comprehensive tax… -
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New Cyber Bill Strikes Better Balance in Keeping Agencies Accountable
In an era marked by high-profile cyberattacks and hacks, U.S. government agencies need to be held accountable for implementing adequate security standards to better mitigate those risks. In May, President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to assess their own cybersecurity, an assessment that is then reviewed by the Department of Homeland… -
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Women’s Convention Attendees Criticize Leadership for Excluding Conservatives
DETROIT—At the first-ever Women’s Convention, organized by leaders of the Women’s March, the topic of abortion was front and center. The Daily Signal interviewed attendees of the event, held Friday through Sunday, who shared their thoughts on pro-life women and whether they think Women’s March leaders should make an effort to include the voices of… -
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George Washington’s Church Is Going to Rip Out His Memorial
The Virginia church that George Washington attended for two decades plans to tear out a memorial to the nation’s first president because the plaque could make some worshipers feel “unsafe or unwelcome.” Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, where Washington became a founding member in 1773, will remove his memorial and a similar one to Robert… -
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We Hear You: ‘Thank You, Amy, for Sharing Your Heartwrenching Experience’
Editor's note: Amy Swearer's piece on the harrowing experience of being slipped a date-rape drug prompted an outpouring of response from The Daily Signal's audience amid the surging #MeToo hashtag on social media for personal stories of sexual assault and harassment. Here's a sampling. Don't forget to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal:… -
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Berkeley Student Paper Apologizes for ‘Anti-Semitic’ Cartoon of Alan Dershowitz
Student newspaper editors at the University of California, Berkeley apologized for an “anti-Semitic” cartoon of lawyer, author, and commentator Alan Dershowitz a week after publishing it. Editors at the The Daily Californian apologized Wednesday for the “pain and anger” caused by an Oct. 18 cartoon featuring the former Harvard professor, Fox News Channel reported. The… -
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Top Democrat Wrongly Asserts Electoral College Isn’t in Constitution
The head of the national Democratic Party incorrectly said the Electoral College is not “a creation of the Constitution.” In a lecture at Indiana University Law School, Tom Perez, a lawyer who is chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said the Electoral College “doesn’t have to be there” and asserted that the national popular vote should… -
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Democrats Have Done a 180 on Corporate Taxes. Here’s What They Said Last Year.
The president proposed cutting the corporate tax rate in his budget. He wrote that cutting the rate to 28 percent was necessary for “putting the United States in line with major competitor countries and encouraging greater investment here at home.” Which president am I referring to? You’re probably assuming Donald Trump. Nope. Barack Obama. As… -
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Acting ICE Director Talks Top Enforcement Priorities
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Thomas Homan, spoke to The Daily Signal earlier this month about how the Trump administration is cracking down on illegal immigration. An edited transcript of the interview is below. Kelsey Harkness: Hello, I’m Kelsey Harkness with The Daily Signal, coming to you live from The Heritage Foundation… -
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The John Adams Quote Phil Robertson Thinks You Should Pay Attention To
Phil Robertson, or “The Duck Commander,” joins us in “the swamp” to give his take on faith, freedom, and President Donald Trump. Watch our full interview above. -
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Conservative Leaders Urge Sen. John Cornyn to Let Russ Vought Nomination Go Forward
Prominent conservatives are faulting a Republican senator for one of President Donald Trump’s stalled nominations. In a memo released on Tuesday, the Conservative Action Project blames Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, for the stalled nomination of Russ Vought for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. “Cornyn is a member of Republican Senate leadership,… -
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What’s Next for Bill Banning Late-Term Abortions
President Donald Trump has said he would sign a ban on abortions more than halfway through pregnancy, but first it needs to reach his desk. And for that to happen, it’ll take the votes of at least seven Democrats in the U.S. Senate. “Democrats support abortion on demand at any stage of pregnancy and want… -
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How Tax Reform Could Empower This Drive-in Theater Owner to Expand Her Business
A Colorado woman who owns a drive-in movie theater in suburban Denver says she supports tax reform so she can expand her business and create more jobs. “A rollback to 15 percent tax would be a windfall,” said Susan Kochevar, owner of the 88 Drive-In in Commerce City, Colorado, one of fewer than 350 drive-ins… -
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4 Examples of What Happens When Jurisdictions Don’t Cooperate With ICE
“Sanctuary” policies haven’t kept federal immigration authorities from doing their job, but there have been numerous cases of local jurisdictions refusing to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests. In some cases, those released have been charged with murder and other crimes. Sanctuary jurisdictions are cities or counties that have formal policies that prohibit… -
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We Visited a WWI Memorial a Court Ordered to Be Removed. Here’s What We Saw.
A federal district court ordered that a nearly century-old “Peace Cross” be taken down in Bladensburg, Maryland. Why? The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled earlier this month that the cross, built in 1925, “has the primary effect of endorsing religion and excessively entangles the government in religion.” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan,… -
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How a Corrupted Understanding of First Amendment Is Leading to Court-Mandated Cross Removal
War memorials can be easy to miss. They’re often tucked away in small parks, virtually invisible to all but those who approach them on foot. Not so the Peace Cross. Standing more than 40 feet high, the concrete edifice was dedicated almost 100 years ago “to the heroes of Prince George’s County, Maryland who lost… -
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Amid Union Opposition, Right to Work Advances in Delaware County
GEORGETOWN, Delaware—A right-to-work measure in one of this state’s three counties remains on the agenda despite the objections of a government attorney and dozens of union members who showed up in force. Sussex County doesn’t have the power under Delaware’s home rule statute to pass the legislation against forced unionization, the county council’s lawyer warned…