Society
News and commentary on society, culture, family, and community from a conservative perspective. Coverage of the trends and issues shaping American life.
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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…Timothy Goeglein -
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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,…Mary Mobley -
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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…Erin Poff -
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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…Paul Runko -
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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…Morgan Berkness -
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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…Mary Mobley -
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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…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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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…Anthony Iafrate -
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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…Thomas Griffin -
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Charlie Kirk Was Role Model for What It Means to Be a Man
Popular culture has two competing narratives about manhood. Charlie Kirk rejected both of them—and set an example that young men should follow. The dominant view is that masculinity is toxic. In 2018, the American Psychological Association issued guidelines declaring that “traditional masculinity ideology” limits “males’ psychological development.” It also has negative influences on mental and…Victor Joecks -
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The Awakening Few See Coming
PITTSBURGH—If you were looking for young people distraught over Sept. 10’s brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk here, you were looking in the wrong place. They went to The Sanctuary church by the busloads. Even Pastor Jason Howard was taken aback by the size and scope of the number of young people who came out on…Salena Zito -
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How Can We Expect Immigrants to Embrace American Values If We Don’t?
In addition to demonstrating a basic handling of speaking, reading, and writing in English, federal immigration law requires prospective citizens to understand “the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States.” Do they? According to studies, over 40% of new immigrants aren’t proficient in even the most…David Harsanyi -
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Democratic Party Isolation Is Getting Worse
We Americans, it seems, continue to live in two separate countries. Consider two items in the news this week and the inconsistent responses they evoked. One was the conviction in Florida of Ryan Routh, the second man who attempted to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump in mid-September 2024. The news appeared on page A24 of the…Michael Barone -
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Tylenol Derangement Syndrome
After President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Health and Human Services was recommending women abstain from taking Tylenol during pregnancy, some pregnant women with “Trump Derangement Syndrome” began taking the drug in videos they shared on social media. “There is mounting evidence finding a connection between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism—and that’s…Virginia Allen -
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Catholics Decry Bishop Honoring ‘Pro-Choice’ Sen. Dick Durbin
A Chicago Catholic bishop’s decision to honor Illinois Democrat Sen. Dick Durbin has drawn criticism within the Catholic community, with major figures in the church pointing to his long support for abortion as disqualifying him from being honored as a lawmaker. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity Immigration Ministry is scheduled…George Caldwell -
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Council President Daring to Honor Charlie Kirk Leads to Walkouts
The move to honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy and denounce political violence remains a cause for controversy on the Left, including for members of the Cuyahoga County Council. President Dale Miller’s decision to honor Kirk during Tuesday’s meeting led to walkouts, including from Vice President Yvonne Conwell and two other members. All members in question are…Rebecca Downs -
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EXCLUSIVE: Nonprofit Asks Feds to Investigate Schools’ ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Practices
A conservative nonprofit asked the Federal Trade Commission Friday to look into schools’ use of federal funding to encourage “gender-affirming care” for kids. Advancing American Freedom asked the FTC to investigate what it calls schools’ fraudulent practices around gender-affirming care, including their alleged use of misinformation and deception to encourage treatments that cause “life-long harm.” …Mary Mobley -
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‘CULTURE OF VIOLENCE’: How a Big Leftist Transgender Group Juices the Numbers to Demonize Critics
The assassination of Charlie Kirk and other recent shootings that appear motivated by transgender ideology raise questions about the potential radicalizing nature of heated rhetoric on the issue, particularly from influential groups like the Human Rights Campaign. While the Human Rights Campaign does not call for violence against conservatives, it publishes reports claiming there is…Tyler O’Neil -
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Kimmel Returns, and Washington Has Some Thoughts
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on Tuesday after conversing with Disney executives, and Washington was watching. “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled!” President Donald Trump, who had celebrated the host’s suspension after controversial remarks…George Caldwell -
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Charlie Kirk Sparked a Faith Revival. He was Right: New Data Shows Religious People Are Happier Than Nonbelievers.
Charlie Kirk knew the keys to happiness in life are simple: faith, family, and freedom. New data on religious practice confirms Kirk was right: People attending church are much happier than people who don’t. God wants us encouraged alongside other believers, and new research from Ryan Burge at Washington University in St. Louis illustrates the…Carrie Sheffield