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The Dangers of Pursuing Safety Above All Else
In a recent “Fireside Chat,” my weekly talk show on the PragerU platform, I commented on society’s increasing fixation on being “safe.” The following is… Read More
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California’s Reopening Plan Discriminates Against Churches, DOJ Says
California’s plan for reopening the economy discriminates against religious believers, the Department of Justice warned Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday. The DOJ told Newsom… Read More
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Legislators, Pro-Life Advocates Denounce Planned Parenthood Receiving $80 Million in Coronavirus Funding
Lawmakers and pro-lifers slammed Planned Parenthood following a report from Fox News saying that the nation’s largest abortion provider applied for and received over $80… Read More
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New York’s Mayor Goes After Jewish Residents Again
For the second time since the COVID-19 pandemic became a daily battle between disease control and civil liberties, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has… Read More
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Illegal Aliens Can Begin Applying for Cash Assistance in California
Illegal aliens can apply for direct cash assistance from the California state government as of Monday, marking the implementation of the first relief program of… Read More
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How Franciscan University of Steubenville Is Helping Students in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Franciscan University of Steubenville recently announced a new way it will help students: covering tuition costs for the fall 2020 semester for all incoming full-time… Read More
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This Nonprofit Empowers the African American Community During COVID-19
COVID-19 is a great equalizer in many ways. Almost everyone is susceptible to the new coronavirus, no matter race or socioeconomic status. But some, including… Read More
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Feed the Heroes Delivers a Hot Meal to DC’s Hospital Workers, First Responders
Washington, D.C., emergency room nurse Anaelise Martinez and her roommate, Azure McFarlane, posted on Facebook on March 30, asking their friends to help them send… Read More
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Awarding of Pulitzer Prize to the Deeply Flawed ‘1619 Project’ Highlights What’s Wrong With Many of Our Institutions
The New York Times’ “1619 Project”—despite being riddled with historical inaccuracies—is now the winner of a Pulitzer Prize, an outcome that is unfortunate but utterly… Read More
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Losing Our Fears, in War and Plague
Seventy-five years ago this month, Germany surrendered, ending the European theater of World War II. At the war’s beginning, no one believed Germany would utterly… Read More
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‘Last Dance’: ESPN Series on Michael Jordan Full of Lessons on Life, Family
ESPN’s documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls is already receiving rave reviews for shining a spotlight on not only the greatest basketball player… Read More
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The Dangers of the Equality Act
Upon receiving the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign on May 6, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden committed to making so-called Equality Act legislation a “first 100… Read More
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Pill Pushers Exploiting COVID-19 to Promote Risky Telemedicine Abortions
While no one is immune from the strains of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, it would be difficult to overstate the impact of isolation on… Read More
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Problematic Women: Air Force Veteran Talks Military Service, Marriage, and Feminism
If “the American dream” describes overcoming the challenges of a difficult childhood; serving in the armed forces; having the financial freedom to support not only… Read More
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What Does Facebook’s New Oversight Board Mean for Conservative Posts?
Facebook recently announced the first 20 members of its new oversight board. The role of the board is to guide Facebook through decisions on what… Read More
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Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill Includes Billions for Eligible Illegal Aliens
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced her party’s coronavirus relief package, which includes billions of dollars in carve-outs for eligible illegal aliens, grants to sanctuary cities,… Read More
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Judge in Transgender Athlete Case Dictates Use of Politically Correct Language
A federal judge in a high-profile Title IX case has ordered lawyers representing four girls track stars to refer to two biological males who outraced… Read More
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Protecting Property Rights Now and in a Post-Pandemic Economy
The United States was ranked 17th in The Heritage Foundation’s latest Index of Economic Freedom. That’s not what Americans should expect from a nation whose… Read More
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11 More Cases in Which Responsible Gun Owners Saved Lives
In recent weeks, several instances involving the reckless use of firearms dominated national headlines. In one case, a Georgia man tragically lost his life when… Read More
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I’m an ER Physician. Here’s Why Abortion Isn’t an ‘Essential Health Service.’
Although we appear to be “flattening the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic, with governors slowly lifting stay-at-home orders and hospitals beginning to schedule surgeries again,… Read More
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning 1619 Project Set to Advance Socialism Teaching in the Classroom
The Pulitzer Prize Board recently awarded its commentary award to The New York Times’ Nikole Hannah-Jones for her essay launching the “1619 Project.” This will accelerate a… Read More
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In a Retaliatory Move, the US Shortens Visas for Chinese Journalists
The Department of Homeland Security is throwing the next punch in the escalating journalism battle between the U.S. and China. The U.S. is shortening the… Read More
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Christian Missionary’s ‘Hold the Line’ Group Aims to Engage the Flock Politically
Only about 20% to 30% of America’s churchgoers practice their constitutional right to vote, according Sean Feucht, the founder of Hold the Line. The mission… Read More
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Why We Really Can’t Celebrate Both Surrogacy and Mother’s Day
When it comes to motherhood, our cultural stream produces both salt water and fresh water: We declare mothers to be irreplaceable in one breath, and say… Read More
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Americans, and Congress, Are Ready to Get Back to Work, Indiana Lawmaker Says
American workers are more than ready to get back to work, according to Rep. Trey Hollingsworth. The Indiana Republican joins The Daily Signal Podcast to… Read More
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3 Things to Know About Dallas Salon Owner Jailed, Then Released
The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of a Dallas hair salon owner who had been jailed for contempt of court after refusing… Read More
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Trump Urges Nation to Pray for Recovery, Renewal After Coronavirus
President Donald Trump called for Americans to continue to pray amid the COVID-19 crisis Thursday, as clergy of several faiths prayed for the nation’s recovery… Read More
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172 Pastors Petition Virginia Governor to Allow Weekly Church Services
After six weeks of not being allowed to gather in church buildings for corporate worship, more than 170 pastors in Virginia are respectfully saying “enough.” … Read More
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A Mother’s Impact Reaches Far Beyond Her Children
With Mother’s Day approaching, it’s a fitting time to talk about the essential role that mothers and the institution of the family play in America’s… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Contact Tracing, Privacy, and COVID-19
Contact tracing is seen as one way to fight COVID-19. But does the tracing, which would mean tracking a person who had been physically near… Read More
