Political Commentary & Opinion
Analysis, commentary, and opinion essays on politics and policy from The Daily Signal’s contributors and experts.
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Media Bias Makes It Easier to Run a ‘Flawless’ Campaign
There is never a level playing field in an American election. For example, the two major political parties have major advantages that third parties can’t muster. Another example is the major Democratic Party advantage of the home-team announcers calling the action on the playing field. Our national media set the terms and the tone of…Tim Graham -
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WATCH: The Tortoise and the Harris
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we take a look at a classic fable “The Tortoise and the Harris”—er, I mean “the Hare.” Does expending all of your electoral credibility in the first three weeks of a campaign leave you with more options, or fewer? What happens to both the election and…Tony Kinnett -
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California City to Sue State Over Anti-Parents’ Rights Policy
The city of Huntington Beach is set to file a lawsuit against California's "unconstitutional" law requiring school districts to hide students' gender identity from their parents, the city's attorney tells The Daily Signal. The Southern California beach community's City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night establishing itself as a "Parents' Right to Know" city. The…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Kamala Harris’ Past Support for ‘Reparations’ Could Come Back to Haunt Her
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Vice President Kamala Harris’ previous stance on reparations could cause problems in her coalition as the November election approaches. Harris, at multiple points in her 2020 campaign for president and during her time as a senator, appeared to endorse the idea of giving some sort of reparations to the descendants of slaves, though her…Robert Schmad -
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Censorship Crosses the Pond as Brazil Bans X
The censorship regime that threatens Europe has crossed the Atlantic and has landed in the New World. Brazil became the latest example of a reputed “democracy” opting for a totalitarian evisceration of free speech in the name of combating “misinformation.” On Saturday, a Brazilian court ruled that the social media platform X would be banned…Jarrett Stepman -
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State Lawmakers Expect Big Wins on Referendums on Citizen-Only Voting
State lawmakers expressed confidence that ballot initiatives to ensure that only citizens vote will win “overwhelming” support—including in two battleground states. North Carolina and Wisconsin—where polls are tight in the presidential race and have been close in recent statewide contests—will be voting on the matter. Other states with citizen-only voting referendums are red states Idaho,…Fred Lucas -
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Why Health Care Is Not a ‘Right’
Sigh. Here we go again. The 2016 Democratic Party platform proudly proclaimed, “We believe as Democrats that health care is a right, not a privilege.” In 2020, the party doubled down, saying, “We must guarantee health care, not as a privilege for some, but as a right for every single American.” The drumbeat continued in…Steve McKee -
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The Evil of Cowardice
On Saturday night, the Israeli military made a macabre and horrifying discovery: the slain bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. All six hostages had been shot point-blank in the head some 48-72 hours prior, presumably upon the approach of Israel Defense Forces soldiers; Hamas terrorists chose to murder the…Ben Shapiro -
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HHS Pushes Child Gender Transitions With Threats of Suicide
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is using “Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” this September to push the lie that transgender medical interventions stop children from committing suicide. The Daily Signal obtained a newsletter the HHS sent on Friday sharing resources on suicide prevention for “LGBTQIA2S+ Youth.” The resources promote the idea that LGBTQ+…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Meet the Detransitioner Suing Planned Parenthood
Cristina Hineman grew up in a happy, healthy, loving home. She was homeschooled from kindergarten through the eighth grade and had close relationships with her parents and younger sister. Though Hineman knew by the age of 12 that she was attracted to other girls and experienced some confusion over this, she never experienced any discomfort…Kelsey Bolar -
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WATCH: Weekend at Biden’s 2: Harris Wheels Out a Stiff
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we cringe to our very souls as President Joe Biden is wheeled out in front of cheering crowds and shouting journalists. The president didn’t appear cognizant of what was going around him, leaving the handlers to cart him away after a few moments of dazed confusion….Tony Kinnett -
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‘Diversity’ Doesn’t Include Disabled Veterans Like Me
At college campuses nationwide, the newest students are starting class, but I’m not among them. Many medical schools rejected my application, and when I asked why, several told me that my service in our nation’s armed forces didn’t matter, and that I should have spent more time proving my commitment to “diversity” and “equity.” I…Matthew Winans -
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Is Big Labor Reducing Worker Wages, Opportunities for Growth?
The Harris-Walz campaign used Labor Day to advocate for the power of Big Labor, thanking the “organizers, activists, workers, and leaders of the labor movement who have helped build this nation.” But the Biden-Harris administration’s embrace of Big Labor—as in big national labor organizations, as opposed to small, local unions—actually hasn’t helped workers as unionized workers’…Rachel Greszler -
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Terrifyingly Plausible: Why You’re Wrong to Think Civil War Can’t Happen Here
Demographer, historian, and author Neil Howe hasn’t just coined the term “Millennial,” he’s also predicted the future to an eerie degree—and he thinks America’s in for very rough seas ahead. He says a civil war in the U.S. is far more plausible than most people think, and he dismisses the reasons Americans often discount that…Tyler O’Neil -
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Tim Walz’s Lies: The Top 7
CNN thinks it understands what sets Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz apart from the average politician: honesty. “[W]hat Walz has—and it’s rare in politics these days—is that he’s totally comfortable in his own skin. He knows who he is. He’s authentic. And he doesn’t try to be someone else,” said Chris Cillizza, who formerly was on CNN. Yet…Ben Johnson -
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The Sad Reasons Americans Give for Not Having Kids
The baby bust is here. The reality is clear: Americans are having fewer kids. In 2023, America had 2% fewer births than in 2022, hitting a record low, according to newly released finalized data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While Americans haven’t had enough kids to keep population levels stable for decades,…Katrina Trinko -
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Secret Service Has ‘Culture of Deception,’ Jason Chaffetz Warns
Jason Chaffetz, who formerly investigated the Secret Service during his time in the House, shares what he thinks needs to be done to get answers after the shooting of President Trump. “They know what happened at this point, and they’re not being candid about what has happened,” Chaffetz says of the Secret Service. Read the…Bradley Devlin -
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Jack Smith, Democrat-Lawfare Complex Hit Man
The modern Democratic Party operates like a Mafia family. Like the Mob, Democrats have a specific organizational hierarchy. There are the grand bosses who sit atop the entire food chain, such as the Obamas and the Clintons. There are the trusted consiglieres, such as Attorney General Merrick Garland and outside super-lawyer Marc Elias. There are…Josh Hammer -
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Law Enforcement Collapse Masks Rising Crime Rates
Law enforcement in the United States has collapsed. Americans in many parts of the country see that products at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart stores are behind plexiglass, that you must call a clerk to unlock the glass and then wait while you read and examine the different packages. People know these companies have no choice. Americans…John R. Lott Jr. -
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The Sad Truth About IVF
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday a new plan to make IVF widely available and subsidized by the federal government. “Under the Trump administration, your government will pay for, or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for, all costs associated with IVF treatment,” Trump said at a Michigan campaign event, referring to the fertility…Katrina Trinko