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opinion
Harvard ‘Drags’ Down Its Reputation
Harvard is a drag, literally. Amid its ongoing fight with President Donald Trump over whether Harvard University violated the civil rights of students and even deserves to receive millions of dollars from the American taxpayer, the school decided that it was a smart idea to hire a literal drag queen to teach courses. “Harvard University hired a drag performer… -
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Science Affirms the Power of Prayer
It is not common for prayer to be a consistent talking point in the mainstream media. Usually, the topic concerning conversation with God is something that is reserved for churches and religious magazines. However, the shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis in August and the assassination of Charlie Kirk in September have created a… -
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We Are Not OK, but There Is Hope
The sign outside the little Baptist congregation in Sewickley read simply: “In Memory of Charlie Kirk 1993-2025.” It was one of dozens of images on Facebook feeds showing houses of worship honoring Kirk since he was murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University. On the steps of the Pittsburgh City-County building on Grant Street in… -
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As Deadly Violence Against Houses of Worship Rises, So Do Security Measures
A deadly attack on a synagogue in the United Kingdom on Thursday is the latest in a surge of violence that has been occurring against places of worship across the globe. Experts applauded the Donald Trump administration’s recent prosecution of a group of individuals who unlawfully targeted a synagogue in New Jersey, saying stepped-up law… -
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‘We’re Triple-Booking’: Pregnancy Centers Expect Surge in Appointments After ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Defunded Planned Parenthood
Pro-life pregnancy centers expect an increase in appointments after President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” defunded Planned Parenthood facilities, a center director told The Daily Signal. Trump’s spending bill instructed the federal government to end Medicaid payments for one year to abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, that received more than $800,000 from Medicaid… -
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The Battle Over ‘One Battle After Another’
Not every new movie marks another battle in the current culture wars. But “One Battle After Another” certainly should. Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s film has received rave critical reviews and instant Oscar front-runner status—but a mixed reception from audiences confused as to what the movie is even about. This film is basically the doppelganger of… -
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Next Church of Latter-Day Saints President is a Fierce Defender of Religious Liberty
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, previously known as the Mormon Church, lost its leader over the weekend, and his replacement is a fierce advocate for religious liberty who former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford both considered for the U.S. Supreme Court. The Legacy of Russell M. Nelson The hierarchical equivalent of a pope, Russell M. Nelson, died on Saturday…. -
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EXCLUSIVE: Times Square Billboard Blasts Company for ‘Woke Bathroom Insanity’
A nonprofit launched a Times Square billboard Thursday blasting a major insurance company CEO for saying that preventing men from using women’s restrooms is a “threat to democracy.” The billboard, created by the nonprofit Consumers’ Research, targets Chubb Insurance CEO Evan Greenberg for what it calls “outrageous woke activism.” The billboard, which went live at 3 p.m. Thursday, features an animated video of a man walking… -
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Georgetown Right to Life Will Lead the 2026 March for Life
The National March for Life announced Tuesday that Georgetown University Right to Life will carry the banner at the front of the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C. This unique opportunity for pro-life Georgetown students builds upon the recent growth of pro-life advocacy around the university. In the past two years, Georgetown’s pro-life club has doubled in size and expanded its… -
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Trust in News Media Lower Than Ever Among Americans in New Gallup Poll
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Americans’ trust in the media has slumped to an all-time low, according to a Gallup survey released Thursday. Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say they don’t trust the press—a finding underscored by recent controversies over coverage of the Charlie Kirk assassination and the murder of a Ukrainian on a light rail in… -
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Erika Kirk’s Powerful Forgiveness Shatters Negative Myths About Forgiving Others
Erika Kirk’s powerful example of forgiveness sparked a massive wave of conversation about forgiveness—including some misperceptions about it. But there is no disputing: Forgiveness is scientifically-proven to heal our minds and bodies—and also our material well-being and futures. As the widow of the assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s murderer during a memorial service to the… -
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Teens, Screens, and the Unfolding Mental Health Crisis
It is becoming increasingly evident that smartphones—and the social media that comes with them—are resulting in alarming rates of depression and other detrimental behaviors among teenagers and young adults. And as a society, we are all paying the price. A recent study, tracking over 100,000 between the ages of 18-24 who received smartphones before age 13… -
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Michigan Religious Scholar Encourages Followers to Imitate Terrorist Leader
A Michigan youth center Friday hosted a memorial service mourning the “martyrdom” of terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah. The event featured local Islamic leader Usama AbdulGhani, a resident scholar and spiritual leader at a K-5 school, who praised Nasrallah’s “bravery” and “divine resistance”—a resistance he said is now led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Nasrallah,… -
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PBS Offers Yet Another Reason It Shouldn’t Get Taxpayer Money
After almost 20 years, PBS is reviving its fan-favorite “Reading Rainbow” kids educational show—this time, with a cast of woke hosts. If you were looking for another reason to justify the defunding of PBS, now you have one. “Reading Rainbow,” trademarked by the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, first aired in 1983 to help kids continue reading through the summer to keep their minds sharp and avoid the “summer loss” phenomenon. The read-along show ran for 26 years until… -
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Charlie Kirk’s Murder Gives Parents a Reason to Rise Up
Charlie Kirk’s assassination shocked the country. But what may be even more disturbing is the reaction from some corners of K-12 education: teachers celebrating his murder. The very people charged with shaping young minds cheered political violence. If you’re a parent, that should shake you. As a parent myself, I can’t imagine sending my kid… -
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This Disturbing Trend Deserves More Attention: Bluey Sounds Alarm on CNN
Christians are under attack. Support for Israel is waning among young Americans. A self-avowed socialist is the leading candidate for New York City mayor. The Daily Signal’s president and executive editor, Rob Bluey, tackled these topics—plus Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl selection—during CNN’s “NewsNight With Abby Phillip” Monday night. The fatal shooting at a Catholic school… -
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Philadelphia Flies Flag of ‘Foreign Adversary’
Philadelphia flew the Chinese flag above its City Hall on Tuesday in a ceremony that reports suggest was meant to celebrate the 76th anniversary of China. The city hoisted the country’s flag high for the third time in its history in a move widely criticized as showing support for the “totalitarian” Chinese Communist Party. Critics… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration Announces $86 Million Plan to ‘Make America Skilled Again’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of Labor announced more than $86 million in grants for employers to provide training in high-demand and emerging industries. “President [Donald] Trump has directed the Labor Department to Make America Skilled Again by providing states with the resources they need to expand on-the-job training opportunities,” Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer… -
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Richard Grenell Reveals Trump’s Plan to Rescue the ‘Dying Arts’
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell suggested the iconic D.C. cultural venue’s recent success, spurred by the “commonsense” efforts of President Donald Trump, represents hope for an otherwise grim landscape for the arts. In a Friday evening interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation, Grenell emphasized the center, under the president’s leadership, has… -
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Suffering From the Christian Perspective
I married Joanna on Sept. 14, 2019. In our short marriage, we have been blessed with three children (Benedict, Gabriel, and Abigail). We have experienced the peaks of our love in the joyful and simple moments of life. However, we have also experienced the paradox of love in the shadows of suffering. Sept. 14 was…