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NFL Star Gives It All Up … to Be a Farmer
This time of year, we hear a lot about the importance of being thankful and giving back. Rarely, though, do you see an example as pure and perfect as that of ex-NFL star Jason Brown. Brown, who hails from Henderson, N.C., played football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and quickly was…Madaline Donnelly -
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Why These Citizens Voted to Repeal a Bad ‘Civil Rights’ Law
One way to prevent the government from violating your rights is to stop bad legislation in its tracks. Citizens in Fayetteville, Ark., did just that Tuesday. After the city council of the college town passed a “civil rights” ordinance that undermined basic civil liberties back in August, voters took to the polls to repeal the…Ryan T. Anderson -
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Katie Couric Profiles the New Face of the GOP
Last month, The Daily Signal interviewed America’s youngest elected state lawmaker. Saira Blair, an 18-year-old from West Virginia, won a seat in state’s House of Delegates in November. As she prepares to take office, Blair spoke to Yahoo Global News anchor Katie Couric about the Republican Party’s appeal to millennials. “My core principles that I’ll…Daily Signal Staff -
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Elijah’s Story: A Video That Will Change the Way You Look at Life
The Daily Signal presents the remarkable story of Elijah Leffingwell, whose parents chose a rare surgery to save his life. We visited a world-renowned Philadelphia hospital and small Wisconsin city to chronicle the science, miracles and love behind fetal surgery. >>> Read the Feature Story on Elijah: A Life Saved Before Birth Video produced in…Josh Siegel -
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Elijah’s Story: 46 Touching Photos That Prove Love and Science Work Miracles
Meet Elijah—a miracle boy. This is his mother, April. His sister, Ellianna. And his father, Jason. Together, with a lot of love, science and difficult choices—they're survivors. This is Elijah in September 2012. At just 25 weeks, Elijah was partially removed from his mother’s womb so surgeons at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia could remove…Kelsey Lucas -
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Elijah’s Story: A Life Saved Before Birth
DE PERE, Wis.—Eight weeks before he was born, Elijah Leffingwell met the outside world. On Sept. 21, 2012, at 25 weeks, Elijah was partially removed from his mother’s womb so surgeons could surgically remove a tumor the size of an orange from his left lung. Midway through the surgery, his heart stopped. The doctors massaged…Josh Siegel -
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Busting the Myth That Marijuana Doesn’t Kill, in 1 Minute
A former adviser on drug policy to three presidents—Clinton, Bush and Obama—says, despite popular fiction, marijuana does kill. “Saying marijuana has never contributed to death or never killed anyone is like saying tobacco hasn’t killed anyone,” Kevin Sabet, president of Project SAM, told The Daily Signal after speaking at a Heritage Foundation event today on marijuana…Kelsey Bolar -
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When It Comes to Defunding Amnesty, Congress Needs to Act Now
In the debate surrounding President Barack Obama’s immigration amnesty plan, there is increasing attention over the fact that Obama initiated his amnesty without an executive order. However, this does not alter the appropriate congressional response. Congress needs to act as soon as possible to not only refuse to appropriate new money to fund the administration’s…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Ferguson Faith Files: A Journalist’s Reflection
The Ferguson I experienced was a far cry from the images we see on TV and online. Among the charred remains of businesses destroyed during the Nov. 24 riots, joggers passed while families enjoyed a mild sunny morning. I will never forget the smells that emanated with each breeze. It was a burning smell, as if…Jamie Jackson -
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An Inside Look at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Each year, residents of Washington, D.C., enjoy an abundance of Christmas celebrations unique to the nation’s capital. From “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Kennedy Center to the enormous wreaths hung outside Union Station, Washington offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Christmas season. Since the tradition was begun by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, the lighting…Gabriella Morrongiello -
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Chris Pratt Gave a Beautiful Speech About the Birth of His Son
"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt spoke at last Friday's March of Dimes Celebration of Babies — and things got emotional as he recounted the birth of his son, Jack. Jack, now 2, entered the world nine weeks before his due date weighing just 3 pounds, 12 ounces . A photo posted by anna faris…Kelsey Lucas -
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What the Media Are Missing in Their Obsession with Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump
The media can’t stop cooing over Kate Middleton’s baby bump. “Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Bump Touch Down in New York City,” proclaimed a Daily Beast headline. NBC’s Today.com announced, “Americans are giving the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a warm reception for their first visit to the Big Apple, where the royal couple gave…Katrina Trinko