Political Commentary & Opinion
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WATCH: Will ‘Stolen Valor’ Cause the Roof to Cave in on the Walz?
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we watch with bated breath as the Trump-Vance campaign appears to reset itself against Harris-Walz, due to the bevy of controversy gushing from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. From stolen valor and “stolen coaching” to the burnt remains of Minneapolis, this might be the jolt needed to…Tony Kinnett -
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The ABA Is Wrong on the ERA
The American Bar Association first endorsed adding the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution in 1972, the year that Congress proposed and sent it to the states for ratification. At its Aug. 6 annual convention, the ABA went further and now claims that the 1972 ERA is already part of the Constitution. The ABA is…Thomas Jipping -
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“I Would Have Told Him, ‘Suck It Up’”: Walz’s Decision to Retire Before Deployment Frustrated National Guard Superior
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A former noncommissioned officer who served as Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota’s superior said he would not have allowed him to retire shortly before his National Guard unit was ordered to Iraq, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. A 2018 Facebook post by retired Army Command Sgt. Major Thomas Behrends accusing Walz of retiring…Harold Hutchison -
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Olympic Boxing Mismatch KOs the Case for Biden’s Radical Title IX Rewrite
Italian Olympian Angela Carini’s heartbreaking boxing match is just the latest indication of how dangerous the Biden-Harris Title IX rewrite will be for women. The 25-year-old female boxer from Naples, Italy, withdrew from her Aug. 1 boxing match after only 46 seconds and two hits from Algeria’s Imane Khelif. Controversy over the inclusion of Khelif…Kristen Eichamer -
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EXCLUSIVE: New Platform Aims to Halt CCP Influence on States
There’s a new tool available for lawmakers and American citizens to combat the threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Today, Heritage Action for America launched the website CounterTheCCP.com, exposing the ways in which China stands to harm America’s sovereignty and offering model legislation and resources to deal with that threat. “To win the new cold…Virginia Allen -
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Does Life Begin at Conception? Science Has a Voice
I was convinced beyond a moral doubt: Life begins at conception. But my conviction was more instinctual than cerebral. Then I began to think. I could be wrong. There are simple answers to most complex questions about life, but they are often wrong. Moreover, who crowned me with the authority to decide for others when…Armstrong Williams -
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EXCLUSIVE: Kamala Harris Sent Agents to Raid Pro-Life Journalist’s Home After She Met With Planned Parenthood, Emails Show
In March 2016, top Planned Parenthood officials in California eagerly emailed one another about an upcoming meeting with the state’s then-attorney general, Kamala Harris. The meeting carried so much import that the Planned Parenthood officials met with Harris’ staff ahead of time “to discuss prep,” emails reviewed by The Daily Signal show. About two weeks…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Will the Chevron Decision Fix Big Government?
The Supreme Court recently ruled to overturn the Chevron doctrine precedent that has stood since 1984. Recent precedent reversals, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, have gotten much more attention. But this change is of enormous importance, and everyone should know what it’s about. In the 1984 Chevron ruling, an environmental group, the…Star Parker -
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How Not to Pick a Jew for Vice President
This week, Kamala Harris chose her vice presidential running mate. She could have picked the wildly popular, semi-moderate swing-state governor from Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro. Shapiro has a 62% approval rating in the state, which is ranked by Nate Silver as the most important election bellwether. Shapiro is charismatic, smart, and bridges the gap between radical…Ben Shapiro -
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Federal Air Marshal Whistleblowers Expose Weaponized TSA ‘Quiet Skies’ Program
Federal Air Marshal Service whistleblowers have exposed the Transportation Security Administration’s weaponized Quiet Skies program. The whistleblowers have come forward to the Air Marshal National Council, an advocacy council for air marshals. The whistleblowers have reported that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii—a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate—has been…Erin Schniederjan -
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Tim Walz Silent on Ties to Minnesota Freedom Fund That Bailed Out Rioters, Domestic Abusers
When rioters took to the streets of Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd, setting fire to a police station, a Japanese restaurant, and a low-income tenement building (among others), then-Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., raised money for the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which posted bail on behalf of the rioters. Now that Harris, Joe Biden’s vice…Tyler O’Neil -
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The Truth About Slavery in America: Neither First, Nor Worst
Today, people are taught, when it comes to slavery, America was the worst. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., actually said, “The United States didn’t inherit slavery from anybody. We created it.” An MSNBC “expert” claims that “American slavery was worse because slaves were treated as property.” “That’s complete nonsense,” replies political science professor Wilfred Reilly in…John Stossel -
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Japan’s ‘Carry Trade’: Tokyo Breaks the World
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. Did Japan just break the world? The central bank clowns who make a living torturing Japan’s economy have spent three decades stepping on every banana peel in the zoo. It looks like they just hit a big one….Peter St. Onge -
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Moms Terrified by ‘Anti-Parent’ VP Pick Tim Walz
Moms across the country say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the most anti-parent running mate Vice President Kamala Harris could have chosen. “The worst part is that Walz claims to care about kids, but his policies have done nothing but hurt kids,” Rochester, Minnesota, mother of three Jeannine Buntrock told The Daily Signal. “Walz is…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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How Tim Walz Took Aim at Churches, Other Faith-Based Groups
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has faced multiple lawsuits accusing him of infringing on religious liberty during his six years as Minnesota governor. Walz encountered legal challenges for COVID-19 lockdown policies that religious organizations argued were discriminatory, placing stricter requirements on churches than businesses. He also encountered pushback after signing a…Katelynn Richardson -
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The Left Makes ‘1984’ Its Playbook for 2024
The book “1984” is supposed to be a warning. Today’s leftists are using it as an instruction manual. George Orwell’s classic novel is set in a dystopian world where Big Brother controls the population through information control and surveillance. See if any of this sounds familiar. “Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs…Victor Joecks -
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WATCH: Harris Contracts ‘Walzheimers’
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we watch half in amazement, half in horror as Vice President Kamala Harris puts all of her chips on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The self-proclaimed socialist has a wild history of far-left positions that have left many in the media scratching their heads in this crucial…Tony Kinnett -
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Victor Davis Hanson Unpacks Trump’s Appeal
In an interview with The Daily Signal, renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses the updated edition of his bestselling book, “The Case for Trump.” Months before the 2024 presidential election, Hanson offers fresh insights into the remarkable political comeback of Donald Trump. The book’s new introduction delves into the final days of Trump’s presidency through…Robert B. Bluey -
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Josh Shapiro, Another Victim of Unforgiving Identity Politics
Kamala Harris has made her vice-presidential pick, and it is Tim Walz. In doing so, she forewent the popular Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, reportedly her second choice, who is currently presiding over a crucial swing state with two-thirds of independents approving of him. Any number of reasons could be given to choose Walz, a former…Kenny Xu -
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Under Gov. Tim Walz, Babies Born Alive in Botched Abortions Were Left to Die. Then He Removed Reporting Requirements
As Democrats and media outlets accuse former President Donald Trump of dramatizing the Democratic abortion agenda, data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that at least eight babies who survived abortions in the state were left to die. Under a 2015 Minnesota law, the state formerly was required to report whether abortions resulted in…Mary Margaret Olohan