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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Charlie Kirk Warned Us About Assassination Culture. He Also Showed Us the Way Out.
Charlie Kirk was right. Assassination culture, which has grown from the gaping spiritual vacuum in large parts of the West, is a profound threat to American self-government and our future as a free country. In April, Kirk posted on X what has turned out to be a sickeningly prophetic message. “Assassination culture is spreading on…Jarrett Stepman -
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What Happened to This Missing Artwork?
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is hoping someone can help locate a young female constituent’s missing artwork. Hayley Chambers’ winning entry for the Congressional Art Competition was mailed via UPS from Jordan’s district office but failed to reach its destination of the U.S. Capitol. Instead, it was lost and somehow ended up sold at a yard…Rebecca Downs -
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The Disturbing Ties Between the SPLC and Antifa
The organization that put Charlie Kirk’s organization on a “hate map” with chapters of the Ku Klux Klan ahead of his assassination last week also has a long history of carrying water for the violent Antifa movement that President Donald Trump has targeted for investigation. Tyler Robinson, 22, who faces murder charges in the assassination…Tyler O’Neil -
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Young People Reflect on Charlie Kirk’s Lasting Impact
The Daily Signal asked interns at The Heritage Foundation to share their thoughts about the life and legacy of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Sept. 10. What you will read below highlights his profound impact as a conservative leader who inspired hope, faith, and cultural renewal among their generation. They…Daily Signal Staff -
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Reflecting on Our Own Relationships After the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Engagement
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement a month ago. This news can be a cause for true reflection on the nature and purpose of love. The most famous couple on the face of the earth announced their engagement via social media on August 26. The public nature of their love story has captivated…Thomas Griffin -
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Nine Line’s Bold Move: Crowdfunding Over Corporate Investors
SAVANNAH, Georgia—Tyler Merritt understands the power of community, belonging, and purpose. It’s what drew him toward the military as a high school senior, not long after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. This service eventually led him to become an Apache helicopter pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, one of the most heavily deployed…Salena Zito -
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Grifters Desecrating Charlie Kirk’s Memory Could Implode MAGA
Is it really too much to ask that a murdered young man be given the dignity of a proper burial before bad-faith opportunists attempt to posthumously rewrite his legacy to better serve their own nefarious ends? Is it really too much to ask that a murdered young man’s family and friends—to say nothing of the…Josh Hammer -
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The Left Is Creating Fantasies About Charlie Kirk’s Death
Just days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Left is working overtime to hide the truth and create fantasies about his death. Specifically, leftists alleged that conservatives were going to “pounce” on the death to wage protests and boost radical agendas in the manner of what followed George Floyd’s death. Here are some of…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Some Celebrities’ Surprising Responses to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel’s commentary surrounding the assassination of young conservative activist Charlie Kirk was disturbing and inaccurate, but quite frankly, not surprising. What was a surprise, however, was the outpouring of love and honor that many A-list celebrities and social media influencers have shown in the days following Kirk’s death on Sept. 10….Virginia Allen -
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Heritage Foundation Offers a ‘New Blueprint’ to Revive the Black Family
The Heritage Foundation headquarters in Washington-Wednesday September 17Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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‘First Time in 20 Years’: Charlie Kirk’s Death Starts a Faith Revolution
Will Charlie Kirk change the religious landscape of the United States as much he did the political landscape? Social media were flooded over the weekend with posts of people going to church in honor of Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10. “We went to church today. It was the first time in 20 years,” said…Katrina Trinko -
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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Violent Movements We Must Denounce
This week, my friend Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood in front of a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University. He was assassinated while debating with students—something Charlie did frequently, and with aplomb—by a radicalized leftist with a trans boyfriend. That assassin decided to kill Charlie because of Charlie’s belief that men cannot…Ben Shapiro -
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The Media Aggressively Plays Dumb on the Liberal Hate of Kirk’s Killer
Once the shock of Charlie Kirk’s murder began to wear off, it became easier to notice how today’s “news” media routinely fail to live up to their own pompous prattle about their work. They don’t “hold people accountable,” they don’t “uphold democracy,” and they aren’t “independent” or “objective.” They don’t produce “news” as much as…Tim Graham -
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These Lawmaker Responses to Charlie Kirk’s Death Are Apparently a Bridge Too Far for TikTok
The Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok temporarily banned an independent news outlet after flagging two videos in which lawmakers pay tribute to Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination. TikTok flagged two videos from Off The Press, an independent news brand “for Americans who feel the mainstream media ignores the stories they care about…Tyler O’Neil -
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TikTok: Take a Good Deal or No Deal at All
It looks as if a deal between the U.S. and China on the ownership of TikTok may be close. Is that a good thing? The honest answer: It depends. Last year, Congress passed a bill with overwhelming support demanding that Chinese parent company ByteDance either sell TikTok to an American company or have it banned from U.S. app stores…Jeff Smith -
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‘I Knew That I Needed to Give It All Away’: Virginia Woman Donates $150K Lottery Winnings to Charity
Carrie Edwards of Midlothian won $150,000 from the Virginia Lottery in the Sept. 8 drawing. “As soon as that divine windfall happened and came down upon my shoulders, I knew exactly what I needed to do with it, and I knew that I needed to give it all away,” Edwards said, according to Richmond TV…Joe Thomas -
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Ed Feulner: The Man in the Arena
Ed Feulner was a giant. The quintessential man in the arena, he lived his life to the fullest and gave this country something permanent: hope and optimism. He fortified the American people, building the structures to pursue our God-given rights. After he passed away two months ago, there were wonderful pieces written about Ed, including…Cully Stimson -
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Sorry, Barack. Kimmel Was Canceled Because of His Own Maliciousness.
Jimmy Kimmel has been yanked faster than a pitcher who gave up five home runs in a row … and spit on the bat boy. The longtime late-night host who self-identifies as a comedian was pulled off the air “indefinitely” by ABC/Disney after making a horrific slur against the “MAGA gang” in the wake of…Al Perrotta -
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Clause-by-Clause Analysis of Constitution in New Heritage Guide
The Heritage Foundation announced Wednesday the upcoming release of its newly revised “The Heritage Guide to the Constitution.” Set to come out Oct. 14, the fully revised third edition features 216 essays from over 150 contributors, providing a clause-by-clause analysis of the Constitution. First published in 2005 by former Attorney General Edwin Meese III and…Mary Mobley -
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Heritage President: ‘We Can’t Compromise With the Left’
Charlie Kirk’s assassination shocked the world last week. Americans are grieving his loss and figuring out how to overcome the sorrow and anger from the tragic killing. Heritage President Kevin Roberts, a personal friend of Kirk, spoke with me on the “Heritage Explains” podcast about Kirk’s impact on our nation. We discussed his Christian faith,…Mark Guiney