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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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opinion
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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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.” … -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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The Left’s Intimidation Campaign
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to the nation’s airwaves is proof of just how unseriously left-wing violence is taken by the liberal media. If Johnny Carson had gone on air after the murder of John F. Kennedy and said, “We hit some new lows this weekend with the Democrat gang trying to characterize this kid who killed… -
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8 Incidents of Violence, Threats in the Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Kimmel’s Suspension
The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has brought many Americans together as they commemorate him, but it has also revealed the country’s political divisions. In the past two weeks, vandals and other offenders have allegedly targeted Kirk memorials and TV stations involved in the suspension of late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel’s show…. -
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AI-Powered Polling Project Seeks to Map American Voices Before 250th Anniversary
A groundbreaking collaboration between pollster Scott Rasmussen of the Napolitan Institute and Google’s Jigsaw CEO Yasmin Green has the potential to transform how public opinion is measured in America. Their ambitious new venture, We The People, seeks to capture the voices of Americans from all 435 congressional districts in the country. Their answers will… -
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States Push Back Against Planned Parenthood Funding Cuts
As the federal government cuts funding for Planned Parenthood, some liberal states are stepping in to keep the nation’s largest abortion provider in business. Washington, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Colorado are among those pledging to use state dollars to fill the “gap” left by federal funding cuts. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, says his… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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…