PoliticsCommentary
What Is Unique About the American Character
The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson famously wrote, was “intended to be an expression of the American mind.” Although not intended as such, it was also… Read More
SocietyNews
Okla. Governor Refuses to Remove 10 Commandments Monument From Capitol
Although the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled last month that the state Capitol’s Ten Commandments monument must be removed from the Capitol grounds, Oklahoma Gov. Mary… Read More
SocietyNews
One Third of Americans Cannot Name a Single First Amendment Right
One third of Americans have no clue what rights they have under the First Amendment. The Newseum’s 2015 State of the First Amendment survey painted… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
What the Role of ‘We the People’ Is
“We the People.” We’ve heard that phrase so often it’s easy to overlook its significance. But as we mark our nation’s birthday, we should take a moment… Read More
PoliticsNews
Are Americans Still Patriotic? What Polls Reveal
American Enterprise Institute published a public opinion report evaluating Americans’ sense of patriotism. The report compiled information from various studies, including those done by Pew… Read More
PoliticsNews
These 18 Photos Show America’s Long History of Celebrating the Fourth
Many Americans have honored the nation’s birth in numerous ways and festivities. Here are some photos showing how Americans have celebrated over the years.
SocietyNews
What American Institutions Conservatives Trust, And Which Ones Liberals Trust
Trust in American institutions varies widely by political ideology, according to a new Gallup poll. Gallup found that American liberals and conservatives “report markedly different… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
July 2 Was Supposed to Be Independence Day. Here’s Why It’s Not.
Do you know the real story behind American Independence? It was actually on July 2, 1776, that the American colonies declared their independence from Great… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Pat Boone Speaks His Mind on Being a Conservative in Hollywood
Entertainer Pat Boone sat down with The Daily Signal to talk about what he’s observed during his 50 years living in Hollywood, why he believes… Read More
PoliticsNews
22 Inspiring Quotes About What It Means to Be an American
At the time we are celebrating our nation’s independence, many Americans reflect on the distinctive values that contribute to our unique national character. What do the… Read More
PoliticsNews
What the Newest Addition to the Washington Nationals Can Teach Us About Conservatism
Baseball fans should be on the lookout for a new addition at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., later this week. Ladies & gents, please meet… Read More
SocietyNews
Court Rules to Remove 10 Commandments Statue at Oklahoma State Capitol
By a margin of 7-2, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to remove the state Capitol’s Ten Commandments monument. The state Supreme Court ruled… Read More
LawCommentary
Obama’s Conservative Defense of Obamacare
Yesterday was a great day for conservative rhetoric in America. After the Supreme Court upheld a key provision of Obamacare by rewriting the law (again),… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Lawmakers Should Act to Keep Hamilton on the $10 Bill
Last week the Department of the Treasury announced a plan to remove Alexander Hamilton’s portrait from the $10 bill and replace it with a portrait… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
How the Declaration of Independence Differs From the Magna Carta
This month we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, which secured rights for free Englishmen, and, more importantly, established what would later… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Why the Magna Carta Matters
It won’t be long before Americans all across the country are celebrating our great national birthday. And we won’t do so quietly. “It ought to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Who Are America’s Conservative Heroes? This Author Picked 14 From US History
Garland Tucker is the author of a new book, “Conservative Heroes,” which chronicles 14 leaders who shaped America—dating from the time of America’s founding to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
4 Liberal Myths About Ronald Reagan Debunked
Presidential historian H. W. Brands’ new biography of Ronald Reagan and his conclusion that modern American politics is best seen as “The Age of Reagan”… Read More
SocietyNews
California to Provide Free Rides Home for Drunk Lawmakers
Forget the cab fare. Intoxicated California lawmakers now can hitch a ride home at the expense of their taxpayers. In view of four lawmakers arrested… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Civil Servants Have Rights, Too. Government Should Respect Them.
Yesterday, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would protect magistrates who object to performing solemnizing ceremonies for same-sex marriages and clerks who object… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Would Lincoln Have Supported Gay Marriage? Looking at How Liberals Use Him.
As America observes the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, we find that this great American’s legacy is as much a source of… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Cartoon: Feeding Frenzy on Free Speech
News coverage of the Muhammad cartoon contest in Texas, where the two attackers who opened fire on the event were killed by police, has exposed… Read More
SocietyNews
2015 Salvatori Prize Awarded to American Council of Trustees and Alumni
The Heritage Foundation has awarded its 2015 Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship to the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for their “What Will They… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Congress Passed 800 Pages of Legislation. Agencies Proposed, Adopted 80,000 Pages of Regulations.
Finding Americans fed up with governmental abuses isn’t hard. They wonder why we have politicians who spend too much, bureaucrats who regulate too much, and… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
From Founding Father to Broadway Star
Alexander Hamilton is often credited with being the most far-sighted of the founders, since he, more than anyone else, saw America’s potential to become a… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Myth of Hamiltonian Big Government
Some conservatives are tempted to dismiss or regret the statesmanship and political thought of Alexander Hamilton, our nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury. This temptation… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
How Florida Is Trying to Push Back Against Federal Government Overreach
Federalism at the state level is more often preached than practiced. For all the invocations of the 10th Amendment, state officials tend to act as vassals… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How Publishers (and Readers) Learned to Love Conservative Books
These days The New York Times best-seller list is filled with conservative books by authors such as Bill O’Reilly, Mark Levin, Ann Coulter and Rush… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Book Review: Mike Lee on the 6 ‘Lost’ Provisions of the Constitution
Sen. Mike Lee has written a fascinating book about the six most important “lost” provisions of the U.S. Constitution, and how they need to be… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What We Can Learn From Patrick Henry’s ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ Speech
Two hundred forty years ago today, Patrick Henry made his immortal cry, “Give me liberty or give me death!” The statement came at the end… Read More
