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End of the Clipboard? Activists Say Going Digital Could Get Fraud Out of Citizen-Led Ballot Measures
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—A conservative group advocating greater use of citizen ballot initiatives has created a platform to allow secure digital signatures to replace traditional handwritten signatures, arguing technology could lower the cost of petition drives and reduce fraud. The Prosperity for US Foundation contends that modernizing petition laws to permit verified and authenticated… -
opinion
The Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy Exposed a Systematic Failure
The New York Post reported on Sept. 23 that Texas Rangers are investigating whether crimes, including manslaughter, were committed in the deaths at Camp Mystic during the July 2025 floods. Investigators are seeking evidence; no finding of criminal guilt has been made. Whatever that inquiry concludes, it raises broader questions: Why do we keep building… -
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The Network of Conservatives Working for Freedom in Your State Capital
The State Freedom Caucus Network was founded to advance conservative legislation at state capitals across the country. Now, the group’s biggest obstacle isn’t Democrats—it’s so-called Republicans who don’t govern like it once they take office. The State Freedom Caucus Network is a group of conservative state lawmakers determined to cut spending, secure American elections, and… -
Britain’s Muslim Migration Crisis Is a Warning for America
When Nick Freitas walks down a city street in the opening scene of his new documentary, recounting his days as a Green Beret, most viewers might think he’s somewhere in the Muslim world. I certainly did. He’s in Britain. And the transformation he documents there, driven by decades of mass Muslim migration and a political… -
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Sore Losers Are Socialism’s Allies
This year’s midterms don’t just pit Democrats against Republicans—they also set Republicans against Republicans and Democrats at war with Democrats. The coalition that better holds together is the one that will win control of the Senate. Republicans have only a slim chance to keep the House of Representatives, but they head into November with a… -
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Inside CSU’s Required Ethnic Studies Courses: White Supremacy, Racializing ‘Zootopia,’ and a Gay Sex Scene
Black gender and sexuality, Filipino sexuality culture, colonialism, social justice, and white supremacy are all phrases you might hear in a progressive activist meeting, but at California State University, East Bay, these represent ethnic studies courses that are a required part of the curriculum. An investigation by Defending Education found that students only have the… -
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Shapiro Walks Back Proposed Rule Already Rejected Twice by Voters
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday retracted a policy he recently proposed that would have allowed government health officials to access one’s property without a warrant and speak to students directly without parental consent. The move came after the governor received strong pushback from the state’s residents. “After our members raised serious concerns about the… -
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University Takes Down LGBTQ Archive Webpage After Pushback From Texas Lawmaker
Following pushback from a Texas legislator, the University of North Texas has taken down its public-facing LGBTQ Archive page from the university library’s website. Last week, Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison highlighted that the university had an archival collection documenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history on its library website. According to the now-removed… -
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Ben Shapiro Comes Armed With Advice and Warnings for ‘Least Popular Midterms in History’
Thursday’s episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast” featured a discussion with Ben Shapiro centered around the upcoming midterms, including as they pertain to a recent film by The Daily Wire. Shapiro described “Run Hide Fight: Infidels” as a film that “makes clear the threat of political Islam and the most radical manifestation” of that. It… -
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This Senate Race May Decide the Majority. A New Poll Shows Movement.
For the first time in weeks, longtime Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins is pulling ahead of Democrat opponent Troy Jackson in the November midterm election. All eyes are on Maine ahead of the election, as it could be the seat that determines which party holds the majority in the 120th Congress. The poll shows Maine… -
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Texas Finally Vindicated as Washington Approves $7.5 Billion Border Reimbursement
Texas guarded the border for years to defend its citizens, even when the federal government refused. Now, the state is finally vindicated, and Washington, D.C., is beginning to repay its debt. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved $7.5 billion from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”… -
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Bishop Makes Special Request of Catholics Before Election Day
Summary With early voting already underway in Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge is launching a new effort to rally Catholic opposition to two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Burbidge, who leads the Diocese of Arlington, announced on the latest episode of his “Walk Humbly” podcast that he… -
opinion
Mamdani Wants City Hall to Be Both Referee and Organizer
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided that enforcing labor law is no longer enough. City Hall now wants to get into the business of helping workers organize, too. Earlier this month, Mamdani created the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power, which his administration describes as the first office of its kind in the country…. -
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Georgia General Assembly Candidate Voted in 2 Different States: AJC Report
A Democrat House candidate running for the Georgia General Assembly voted in both Nevada and Georgia primaries this year, casting two different votes in two different elections, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. According to records the AJC obtained through a public records request, David Dillie, the Democrat candidate for District 161, voted by absentee ballot in… -
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Mamdani Is Gradually Undermining Public Order in New York City
New York City’s socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has carefully plucked away another small but significant element of public order. According to the New York Post, the mayor’s office issued a directive that the New York Police Department would no longer be responding to calls relating to homeless encampments. Instead, officers will now have to first… -
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Abbott Campaign Criticizes Hinojosa’s Record on Border Security, Criminal Illegal Aliens
Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign has released more of Democrat challenger Gina Hinojosa’s record, this time pointing to how she put violent illegal aliens ahead of Texas families. A press release sent out by Abbott’s campaign details her record in the Texas House when it came to standing with families who have been victimized by violent… -
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Appeals Court Decision Brings Good News on Voter Registration in Ohio
Northern District of Ohio Judge Solomon Oliver put an Ohio voter registration law on hold last month, but it turns out that was not the final ruling. On Wednesday, a 2-1 ruling from the 6th ​U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed Oliver’s ruling, reinstating a law requiring proof of citizenship before registering to vote in person… -
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Lifelong Dem Ditches El-Sayed Over Islamic Terror Justification
A teacher at the Michigan synagogue and preschool attacked by an Islamic terrorist in May stated that she would not be voting for Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, despite being a lifelong Democrat, because of his apparent lack of regard for the Jewish community. After the attack took place, which began after a heavily… -
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Pro-Life Group Puts FDA on Notice Over Abortion Pill Waste and Endangered Species
Students for Life of America, a leading pro-life advocacy group, released a letter Thursday announcing its intent to sue the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over alleged Endangered Species Act violations tied to pharmaceutical waste from the chemical abortion pill mifepristone. In July, the group announced a peer-reviewed study published in Issues in Law &… -
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Spanberger Changes Virginia’s Regulations Regime
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger quietly issued an executive order over the summer that changed the way state agency regulations are developed and reviewed by the executive branch. The action was required by June 30 but went under the radar because it was announced with only a vague news release. The new executive order eliminates the…