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Nevada Poised to Pass a ‘Trojan Horse for Gender Ideology,’ Critics Warn
Nevadans appear to have voted in favor of a new version of the Equal Rights Amendment to the state constitution, and for the first time, the amendment includes explicit language on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Critics warn that the new amendment will prove to be a “Trojan horse for gender ideology” that… -
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4 States Addressed Illegal Immigration on Ballot, but More Need to Do So
While most eyes are on the emerging new balance of power in Congress as vote counts continue after Tuesday’s midterm elections, state leaders should note the outcome of immigration-related ballot measures in four states. Voters weighed in on immigration-related ballot questions in Arizona, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Ohio that provide models for introduction of similar measures… -
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Understanding the Red Fizzle
There was no red wave. There was no red tide. There was no red trickle. There was a fizzle. The 2022 midterm election fundamentals would have suggested a ringing Republican victory: an unpopular president of the opposing party, deep public unhappiness with the state of the economy, unified Democratic control in Congress, and radical social… -
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Voters Pass Constitutional Amendment Forcing Democrat City to Increase Police Spending
Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday requiring Kansas City to increase spending on its state-controlled police department, according to The Associated Press. The amendment effectively raises the amount of general revenue the city must use for police from 20% to 25%, the outlet reported. The Missouri General Assembly passed legislation earlier in the year to make that… -
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Biden Vows to Legalize Nationwide Killing of Unborn Babies
Thirty-five years ago, Democratic Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, who was then serving as chairman of the Judiciary Committee, gave a speech explaining why he was going to vote against confirming Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. Biden spoke as a self-proclaimed “child of God” and claimed his opposition to Bork was all about… -
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5 Election Losses for Unborn Across America
Five states voted Tuesday on whether to further protect unborn life or to promote abortion. California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont all voted to further abortion to varying degrees. “Any win for the radical abortion lobby is a loss for women, unborn babies, and families,” Melanie Israel, a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, told… -
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Average American Family Has Lost $6,100 in Real Income Under Biden, Economist Says
An economist says the average American family has lost upward of $7,000 due to inflation. The consumer price index increased 0.4% in October, up 7.7% from Oct. 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday. “American are being crushed by higher prices. The average family has lost $6,100 in real income (how much… -
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Midterms 2022: What We Know and What We Don’t Know
As results from Election Day continue to trickle in, it’s still not clear whether Republicans or Democrats will control the next House and Senate, and by how much. However, it’s clear that Republicans suffered both major wins and major losses in midterm elections across the nation. “Some of the big wins we saw in Florida…. -
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Post-Election Breakdown: Surprises, Disappointments, and the Road Ahead
From Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ landslide reelection victory to Kentucky’s failed pro-life ballot amendment, Tuesday’s midterm elections proved to be a rollercoaster—and not necessarily the one many voters were hoping for. On today’s special post-election edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast, we break down five pro-life losses across America. California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont… -
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A True Realignment in Florida
It was a difficult Tuesday night for Republicans. Despite so many factors pointing to a massive red tsunami likely to sweep Democrats out of power in the midterm elections, it was a small wave that gently lapped on GOP shores. But does a muted wave mean it’s time for the right to tap out? It’s still… -
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Marine Corps Marks 247 Years of Warfighting Innovation
The U.S. Marine Corps, which celebrates its 247th birthday Thursday, has done two extraordinary things for nearly all its existence: The Corps adapted to warfare as enemies, geography, and technology changed while not only sustaining but deepening its sense of self, warfighting ethos, and purpose. Sometimes an organization derives its identity from a specific product… -
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How Crime Surge Shaped New York’s Elections
A red tsunami didn’t quite hit New York, but there definitely was a shift in the state’s politics. Gov. Kathy Hochul, the incumbent Democrat, defeated Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., in what turned out to be a tightly contested governor’s race. New York is, of course, a reliably blue state. That Zeldin made this a close… -
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Oregon Voters Narrowly OK Restrictive Gun Control Measure Creating ‘Database’ of Gunowners
Oregon voters approved a ballot question that is considered one of the most restrictive gun control measures in the country. Known as Measure 114, the ballot question was approved 51% to 49%, with 77% of the vote counted, The Oregonian reported early Wednesday. Though the results were close with just over three-fourths of the vote… -
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Over 1,000 Safety Violations Mar Head Start. Children Deserve Better.
Would you send your child to a day care facility that left him unattended on a bus for so long that he developed frostbite? You may not believe it, but the federal government funds a child care program that a recent inspector general report found to have more than 1,000 documented incidents in which children… -
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Pointing Fingers in Mirror: Liberal Media Decry Political Polarization
We have witnessed two years of journalism centered around the notion that the Republican Party was a collective of violent election-denying rioters and Jim Crow segregationists trying to suppress the black vote. Somehow, journalists find it shocking that the country is polarized. On “Sunday Today,” NBC reporter Hallie Jackson announced that their latest polling showed… -
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Maryland, Missouri OK’d Recreational Marijuana. Three Other States Said No.
Voters in five states cast ballots on measures to legalize recreational marijuana in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Residents of Maryland and Missouri voted in favor of their measures, while voters in Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota rejected them. Going into Tuesday, recreational marijuana was already legal in 19 states and Washington, D.C. Eleven of those… -
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Leading Family Org Endorses Jim Banks for House Whip
A major organization dedicated to the preservation of the American family has endorsed Rep. Jim Banks for House majority whip. “Joe Biden and Speaker Pelosi have waged an all-out assault on American families over the past two years,” American Principles Project President Terry Schilling said to The Daily Signal. “We need Republican leaders who support… -
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Dr. Oz Lost Pennsylvania by Putting His Head ‘in the Sand’ on Abortion: Pro-Life Leader
Mehmet Oz’s failure to capture a Pennsylvania Senate seat is due, in part, to his refusal to position on abortion in a “mature, deliberative, and principled manner,” a major pro-life leader said on Wednesday. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser applauded those candidates who aggressively defined their own stances on abortion, explained their… -
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Arizona Races Too Close to Call Heading Into Wednesday
Two closely-watched races in Arizona have yet to be called. GOP candidates Blake Masters for Senate and Kari Lake for governor had sparked hopes among conservatives predicting a “red wave” in the midterm elections, but as the evening progressed on Tuesday, results remained elusive. For much of the evening Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs and… -
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Michigan’s New Voting Rules Explicitly Allow ‘Zuck Bucks’ for Local Election Offices
EAST LANSING, Michigan—Michiganders voted “yes” Tuesday on an election-related amendment to their state constitution. The amendment, known as Proposal 2, passed with more than 58% of the vote. “I’d like to thank the millions of Michigan voters who said, ‘Yes’ to Proposal 2 which protects the fundamental right to vote while enhancing security and…