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opinion
Faith Restored: Moms Across America Are United and Ready to Fight Back
When I arrived at the National Summit for Moms for Liberty to screen my new film “15 Days,” I expected a meaningful weekend. What I didn’t expect was to leave with my faith completely renewed. “15 Days” tells the story of how the government and teachers unions used the pandemic as an excuse to seize… -
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Bill Middendorf: The Man at the Turning Point
If you want to understand why there’s hope for a rebirth in America—restoring it to once again cherish faith, family, and country—remember Bill Middendorf, who recently passed away at the age of 101. At every turning point in modern history, Bill helped turn the USA the right way. Bill was part of the “greatest generation.”… -
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‘10 Woke Commandments’ New Book Says Americans Should Break
The radicalized political Left has adopted a number of “woke commandments,” according to author Simon Hankinson. From demonizing borders to the erasure of history and gender, the radical Left has repeatedly rejected common sense, Hankinson asserts in his new book “The Ten Woke Commandments You Must Not Obey.” A researcher and writer by trade,… -
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Louvre Heist Encapsulates a Western Culture That Will Not Defend Itself
I write from a quiet, mountainous part of Central Europe. The scenery is idyllic, and the fall air is crisp. But much as the case has been in my other recent trips to the European continent, the sights I see and the conversations I hear are all underscored by a similar haunting concern: Will there… -
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It’s Not ‘Islamophobic’ To Wonder How Mamdani Would React to 9/11
Is it “Islamophobic” to wonder if New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has a soft spot for Islamic terrorists? Hardly. “God forbid, another 9/11—can you imagine Mamdani in the seat?” New York mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo told WABC’s “Sid and Friends in the Morning” this week. “He’d be cheering,” host Sid Rosenberg replied. “That’s… -
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Does the Data Show America Experiencing a Religious Revival?
Is America seeing a religious revival, or is the anecdotal evidence of another Great Awakening simply evidence of anecdotes? I set out to attempt to answer that question with Ryan Burge, a nationally recognized expert on religious demography in the United States. Burge is in the unique position of being both an observer and practitioner… -
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More Bad News Comes for Planned Parenthood in Ohio
Planned Parenthood facilities in Ohio have been affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4. While a federal lawsuit plays out when it comes to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act defunding the abortion provider for a year, Planned Parenthood continues to face troubles in… -
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Is the SPLC’s Influence Over Big Tech Finally Crumbling?
Major tech companies are distancing themselves from the Southern Poverty Law Center, a leftist group that demonizes conservatives and Christians, after facing pressure over previous relationships with the SPLC in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Kirk’s alleged murderer said he killed the Turning Point USA founder because he “spreads too much hate.” The assassination… -
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New Report Exposes Billions in Funding for the ‘Homeless Industrial Complex’
Americans spend billions of dollars to combat homelessness, through donations and taxpayer funding, but the “Homeless Industrial Complex” uses this money for political activism that actually demonizes the policies more likely to solve the crisis, according to a new report. “Fringe groups in the Homeless Industrial Complex like to characterize homelessness as a symptom of… -
opinion
How a Pope Impacted World Politics
Oct. 22 is the Catholic feast day in remembrance of Pope St. John Paul II. The story of his life is an inspiration for countless Catholics and non-Catholics. His witness of faith and courage in the face of darkness continues to shine as an example to the world for how we ought to respond to… -
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The Man, the Pope, the Saint
Today the Church celebrates the feast day of my hero: Carol Joseph Wojtyla, or, as we usually call him, Saint Pope John Paul II. When I arrived at the Vatican as a young Swiss Guard, I had a largely secular understanding of Catholicism. At that point, my faith was my parents’ and not truly my own,… -
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Oklahoma Treasurer Shows States How to Push Back on Woke Capital
Corporate America has abandoned neutrality. No longer content to stick to business, boardrooms now act like political war rooms—pushing ESG, DEI, and a host of left-wing social causes that have nothing to do with serving shareholders or customers. Into this evolving landscape steps Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ, the recipient of The Heritage Foundation’s 2025… -
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Ohio Judge Could Face Further Consequences Over Charlie Kirk Comments
Judge Ted Berry, a municipal judge for Hamilton County, is closer to being removed from the bench for social media posts celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk, thanks to a resolution filed by state representatives. Among his other comments, Berry declared, with a clown emoji, “Rest in Hatred & Division!” He also claimed that Kirk… -
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The Daily Signal’s Victor Davis Hanson Talks Virginia Elections on ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’
Declaring, “He has no respect for the law,” Victor Davis Hanson described embattled Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones as a representation of the “new Democratic Party.” Hanson, a Daily Signal senior contributor and host of the new podcast “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Words,” appeared Friday on “The Megyn Kelly Show.” Hanson and Kelly… -
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Trump’s War on ‘Illegal DEI’ Leaves Diversity Industry in Ruins, Study Shows
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The plight of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion jobs is only getting worse as the Trump administration’s crackdown takes hold, new employment research shows. As of September, job postings for diversity roles have plunged roughly 50% from pre-pandemic levels, falling to about 1,500 this year, according to Revelio Labs data reported by Bloomberg. By comparison,… -
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FBI and Secret Service Discover Hunting Stand Potentially Linked to Assassination Attempt Against Trump
FBI Director Kash Patel reported on X that the U.S. Secret Service discovered on Thursday a “suspicious hunting stand near the [Air Force One] zone in Palm Beach.” The FBI is currently investigating this find as a potential threat to President Donald Trump. “Prior to the president’s return to West Palm Beach, USSS discovered what… -
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What Mamdani Means for NYC: VDH’s Warning
Victor Davis Hanson warned Americans to not be fooled by Zohran Mamdani’s charming smile. Hanson joined Mark Levin on Fox News’ “Life, Liberty, & Levin” Saturday night and broke down three main factors contributing to the leading mayoral candidate for New York City’s popularity. “I think he feels that he’s a creature of an off… -
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‘CULTURE OF DEMONIZATION’: Shareholders Demand Companies Drop SPLC After FBI Move Against It
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Conservative shareholders at eight major corporations have filed resolutions urging those companies to stop using politicized tools like the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate map,” which added Turning Point USA a few months before the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Heritage Foundation and portfolio manager David Bahnsen, which have held thousands… -
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‘No Kings’ Protesters Reveal What Their Movement Is Really About
Some of the language on the signs is offensive and not appropriate for children. A beautiful and gentle autumn day in Washington, D.C. was turned ugly Saturday by the piercing screams and vile signs of the “No Kings” protests. This second round of the “No Kings” protests turned out to be a hate-filled and unpatriotic… -
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Three Fundamental Differences That Are Dividing Americans
Americans don’t just disagree on policies. In three key areas, they disagree on the principles that lead to the creation of those policies. The first is truth. Some people believe that absolute truth exists—a shared reality outside of ourselves. We may not like the truth, but attempting to deny it will only cause confusion, frustration,…