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Are Libertarians More Rational? Tell Us What You Think
Post by John Stossel. Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, Fox Business host John Stossel examines a question that’s certain to provoke a debate on the… Read More
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Poll: More Americans Support Gun Rights than Gun Control
More Americans support gun rights over gun control, according to a newly released survey by the Pew Research Center. According to Pew, 52 percent of respondents… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Omnibus Bill Keeps Welfare Spending at Massive Levels
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty. Since that time, annual means-tested welfare spending has increased by 16-fold, now costing taxpayers nearly… Read More
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Pastor: As Father of Four Adopted Children, Being Forced to Cover Abortions Is ‘Repulsive Beyond Words’
For 36 years, Jim Garlow didn’t know his first adopted child was the result of a rape. But after his wife Carol lost a six-year… Read More
SocietyCommentary
NFL Star Gives It All Up … to Be a Farmer
This time of year, we hear a lot about the importance of being thankful and giving back. Rarely, though, do you see an example as… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why These Citizens Voted to Repeal a Bad ‘Civil Rights’ Law
One way to prevent the government from violating your rights is to stop bad legislation in its tracks. Citizens in Fayetteville, Ark., did just that… Read More
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This State Made It Legal to Say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Public Schools
Merry Christmas, Texas! A Texas lawmaker wants to remind students and teachers in the state’s public schools that they may wish others a “Merry Christmas”… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Conscience and Abortion Funding Concerns in the CRomnibus
The CRomnibus released late last night is fraught with the same bloated spending that has propelled the nation further into debt. In addition to serious… Read More
InternationalSocietyCommentary
A Day to Remember Those in Asia Persecuted for Their Faith
Today, Human Rights Day, countless individuals in Asia are facing immense religious persecution. The Pew Forum for Religion and Public Life found that religious hostilities… Read More
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Katie Couric Profiles the New Face of the GOP
Last month, The Daily Signal interviewed America’s youngest elected state lawmaker. Saira Blair, an 18-year-old from West Virginia, won a seat in state’s House of… Read More
SocietyFeature
Elijah’s Story: A Video That Will Change the Way You Look at Life
The Daily Signal presents the remarkable story of Elijah Leffingwell, whose parents chose a rare surgery to save his life. We visited a world-renowned Philadelphia… Read More
SocietyFeature
Elijah’s Story: 46 Touching Photos That Prove Love and Science Work Miracles
Meet Elijah—a miracle boy. This is his mother, April. His sister, Ellianna. And his father, Jason. Together, with a lot of love, science and difficult… Read More
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Elijah’s Story: A Life Saved Before Birth
DE PERE, Wis.—Eight weeks before he was born, Elijah Leffingwell met the outside world. On Sept. 21, 2012, at 25 weeks, Elijah was partially removed… Read More
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Busting the Myth That Marijuana Doesn’t Kill, in 1 Minute
A former adviser on drug policy to three presidents—Clinton, Bush and Obama—says, despite popular fiction, marijuana does kill. “Saying marijuana has never contributed to death… Read More
SocietyCommentary
When It Comes to Defunding Amnesty, Congress Needs to Act Now
In the debate surrounding President Barack Obama’s immigration amnesty plan, there is increasing attention over the fact that Obama initiated his amnesty without an executive… Read More
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Ferguson Faith Files: A Journalist’s Reflection
The Ferguson I experienced was a far cry from the images we see on TV and online. Among the charred remains of businesses destroyed during… Read More
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An Inside Look at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Each year, residents of Washington, D.C., enjoy an abundance of Christmas celebrations unique to the nation’s capital. From “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Kennedy Center… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Chris Pratt Gave a Beautiful Speech About the Birth of His Son
“Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt spoke at last Friday’s March of Dimes Celebration of Babies — and things got emotional as he recounted… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Little Sisters of the Poor Just Fought Another Battle Against the Obamacare Mandate
Today the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will hear oral argument in the Little Sisters of the Poor’s challenge to the Obamacare abortion-inducing… Read More
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Old Friends Go Head-to-Head for Top Spot on Senate Budget Committee
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., is going up against one of his closest friends in the U.S. Senate for the plum post of Budget Committee chairman… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What the Media Are Missing in Their Obsession with Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump
The media can’t stop cooing over Kate Middleton’s baby bump. “Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Bump Touch Down in New York City,” proclaimed a Daily… Read More
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Retired Reporter Details Obama’s Off-the-Record ‘Profanity-Laced Tirade’ About the Media
President Obama once delivered a “profanity-laced tirade” in an off-the-record session with reporters when he wasn’t happy about media coverage, according to retired ABC News… Read More
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Sharyl Attkisson: Media Should Look at Evidence Before Saying Police Officers Motivated by Race
Investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson today issued a warning to journalists covering the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner and encouraged them to look at… Read More
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Sen.-Elect Bill Cassidy: Victory Is the ‘Exclamation Mark’ on the Message Voters Sent Last Month
In his first interview since ousting incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu in Saturday’s runoff election for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, Rep. Bill Cassidy said his win is the “exclamation… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What Republicans Can Do Now to Fight Back Against Obama’s Amnesty Decision
The lame-duck session presents the first test for Republican leadership in the House and Senate since the American people overwhelmingly spoke on Election Day. As… Read More
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Court Ruling Challenges Obama Immigration Action
In a ruling that could short-circuit one of President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, a federal court has allowed U.S. tech workers to challenge extensions… Read More
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Few Government-Funded Social Programs Are Ever Tested for Effectiveness
In a recent blog post, Brookings scholar Ron Haskins identifies five social programs as being highly effective and highlights the Obama administration’s “evidence based” policy efforts… Read More
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Where John McCain Stands on Thwarting Obama’s Amnesty
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not only supports blocking President Obama’s executive actions on immigration but thinks Republicans could take him all the way to the… Read More
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St. Louis Man Says God Inspired Him to Clean Up Ferguson After Riots
Post by Dana. Terrence Williams, the 23-year-old St. Louis native who shared his inspiring story with The Daily Signal earlier this week, will appear on… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Republicans Lose Round 1 to Obama on Immigration
Well, that didn’t take long. In the first standoff between Republican leadership and President Obama following the November elections, the GOP is showing signs it… Read More
