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opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Deep Midterms
There are two ways of looking at the midterms, now less than three weeks away. One is as a simple referendum on the issues and politicians of the day. The other involves a far deeper conflict of visions (as Thomas Sowell puts it): socialism versus capitalism, intrusive versus limited government, and the destruction of time-honored… -
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November’s Stark Choice: 2 Visions for Justice and the Rule of Law
Summary Democrats, suffering from denial and delusion, tend to think of themselves as the guardians of the rule of law. Back in reality, nothing could be further from the case. Consider Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who fancies herself a rule-of-law-championing model immigrant despite the fact that she literally conceded to her fellow Somalis that she… -
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People, Place, Principles: What It Means to Be an American
The West is in a crucial cultural moment. Protesters burned a 140-year-old town hall in France, a disquieting testament of denigration. Many argue that America has no unique culture, or if it does, it is not one worth preserving. Even as America celebrates its 250th birthday, it seems we no longer know—and so don’t understand—what… -
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Schiff’s Telling Shift on Taxes
A family in Ohio has worked hard and sacrificed for three generations to keep their small-town grocery store in business, serving a community they live in and love. A billionaire in California who invests some of his money in the movie industry lives in a beachside mansion in Malibu. For which of these two entrepreneurs… -
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Education Freedom Is on Midterm Ballot
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill/Working Families Tax Cuts Act into law, and it’s unfortunate that very few parents know this legislation provides the largest national expansion of K-12 education freedom in our nation’s history. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, a new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit provides up… -
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Found Guilty of Wasting Our Time
I shouldn’t get so angry. It isn’t healthy. Last week, New York state summoned me to jury duty. I went, of course. It’s the law, and my duty. A jury may protect the innocent from government abuse. Ordinary citizens, not officials, decide if you are guilty. But doing our patriotic duty shouldn’t mean surrendering hours… -
analysis
‘Game Over’: The Simple Fix That Would Keep Noncitizens Off Voter Rolls
Summary An unknown number of noncitizens could be registered to vote in this year’s midterm elections due to lax enforcement, inadequate technology, and systemic failures by state governments. California and Hawaii are among the states where problems persist. But improper registrations can happen anywhere, potentially becoming consequential in exceptionally close elections. That’s the assessment of… -
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Gender Fluidity Fuels James Transarico
What five-letter word starts with a T, ends with an S, and motivates Democrat Senate hopeful James Talarico? Texas is one correct answer. So is Trans. The recently AWOL, now resurfaced, candidate is so obsessed with transgenderism, he should rechristen himself James Transarico. “Defending trans Texans is something we have to do every day at… -
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Dennis Prager: ‘I Am Not Disappointed in God’
Dennis Prager emphasized the importance of gratitude in his first in-person public appearance since an accident that effectively paralyzed him. “Let me just tell you right now,” Prager said Oct. 15 in Miami, “I am not disappointed in God.” Prager delivered an hourlong speech on gratitude and suffering, reflecting on the aftermath of his fall on… -
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In State Known for Nail-Biter Elections, a New Voter Roll Complaint Raises Questions
FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—An elections watchdog group filed a complaint with Iowa election officials asserting that at least 162 voters in the state were registered twice. “Iowa is not complying with the requirement to eliminate duplicate names from the official list of eligible voters,” states the complaint by the Public Interest Legal Foundation, first shared… -
analysis
The Hypocrisy of Jon Ossoff: Nearly 50 Out-of-State Billionaires Funded His Campaign
Sen. Jon Ossoff has railed against wealthy elites, billionaires, and “corruption” dozens of times out on the campaign trail, but the Democrat seems to keep quiet about the nearly 50 out-of-state billionaires who have funded his race for Senate. Back in July, The Washington Free Beacon reported on 39 billionaires who have donated to Ossoff… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: France’s Left Learns Rioters Don’t Check Voting Records
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Jack Fowler: Victor, two things I came across today, and I don’t know if it’s apocryphal, one… -
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Politicians Will Only Be as Brave as Their Voters
With the midterm elections just weeks away, conservatives are once again asking why so many Republicans campaign as fighters only to govern like cowards. But perhaps we’re asking the wrong question. Before demanding courage from our elected officials, we should ask how much we’re willing to show ourselves. Conservatives love to complain that politicians have… -
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EXCLUSIVE: Every American Can Now Apply for a Trump Passport
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Americans can now apply for a commemorative America 250 passport at any of the Department of State’s 27 passport agencies or centers nationwide. “The State Department is proud to announce the limited-edition Patriot Passport is now available at all passport agencies throughout the country,” State Department principal deputy spokesperson Paloma… -
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Texas Voters Across Party Lines Back Election Integrity Measures, Poll Finds
A new Heritage Action poll has found that Texas voters, despite party affiliation, support election integrity. The poll, commissioned by Cor Strategies, surveyed 1,409 likely Texas voters between Oct. 10 and Oct. 15, asking them a series of questions on election integrity and whether they supported different measures to protect elections. A majority of voters in… -
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Illinois Parents Consider Lawsuit After School District Defends Housing Boys With Girls on Overnight Trips
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Illinois parents are considering a lawsuit after their kids’ school district stood by its policy of placing males with female high school students on overnight trips while withholding information from parents. “In light of the district failing to recognize their legal obligations to D128 families and educators, Liberty Justice Center is… -
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Early Voting Numbers Soar Across Virginia
More than 870,000 Virginians had cast an early ballot in the 2026 midterm elections as of two weeks before Election Day. That represents more than a quarter of the total voting turnout in 2022, the last time there was a midterm election without a presidential campaign to drive up turnout. According to the Virginia Public… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Iran War Is Not an ‘Endless War’
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Victor Davis Hanson: I get really tired of the Left and some of the Right because they… -
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DOJ Sues Alaska to Block Senate Election Certification, Citing ‘Voter Confusion’
The Justice Department is suing Alaska to block certification of the state’s U.S. Senate race, alleging that the presence of a second Daniel Sullivan on the state’s ballot causes confusion. Daniel J. Sullivan is running as an independent in the closely contested Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan and former Democrat Rep…. -
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Pentagon Reports 3rd Unexplained Triangular UFO
Federal special agents at a sensitive site in the Western United States recently spotted an unidentified anomalous phenomenon in the shape of a black triangle, according to the Department of War’s Friday release of UAP files. At 7:23 p.m. local time on a recent date, agents familiar with aviation spotted a triangular aircraft 3 miles…
