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The first president's farewell address warned us not to let our country get into the situation it is in today.

Americans may have debated the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, but it has always been at the core of our…

The ideas that transformed the world — free trade, limited government, and individual liberty — are now treated as…

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled against a redistricting amendment that could have led to partisan gerrymandering. The…

One upcoming ballot measure would expand the state's taxing power. A lesser-known measure would limit it. Which will…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is starting to dismantle the legal industrial complex pushing for mass…

What did the Democrats say in their autopsy of the 2024 election? What didn't they say? What should they have said?

Beginning in 2028, the University of Nebraska will sponsor women’s flag football as a varsity.

Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens and gas prices fall, many Americans will still believe that the economy is…

The article recounts the author's experience with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led to the freezing of his…

We face potential unemployment on par with the Great Depression. We need a mass employment program to get through it.…

Trump’s abandoned AI order emerged from weeks of NDA-bound talks with OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.

A businessman recounts his experience with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led to the freezing of his assets…

Gas prices are currently high, nearing $4.50 per gallon. While some attribute this to credit card fees, the reality is…

The state’s cap-and-trade program is a slush fund for ideological programs, including $49 million for farmworker…

His new encyclical pulls no punches in attacking tech billionaires—and the politicians who enable them.

Ocean “acidification” is a somewhat unique branch of the overarching climate scare. It differs from other branches of…

Just in time for the Rent Guidelines Board to consider, the city’s Independent Budget Office has released, “The…

While the future of the GOP as a pro-Israel party may be in doubt, right now, the Democrats are mainstreaming…

Affluent activists increasingly treat property rights as morally negotiable, attacking the system that enabled their…

The collapse of public manners is not merely about rudeness—it is a warning sign that Americans are forgetting the…

Memorial Day 2026 should have centered on flags at graves and the quiet dignity of remembering Americans who died in…

Civic courage is essential to renewing democracy today, writes Trygve Throntveit.

America exists for 1.2 million reasons. That being the number of Americans killed fighting for our freedom and survival.

He famously said the Founders had created

Since October 7, we have been lectured nonstop about the supposedly singular sins of Israel. The campuses, the…

The road to real peace ...

The article discusses the complexities of President Trump's agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program. It…

The article discusses the challenges posed by totalitarian regimes, particularly focusing on Iran. It argues that such…

Kentucky Congressman Tom Massie and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy are politicians whom President Trump targeted in…

Conservative young people are becoming increasingly disillusioned with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

I notice that when I talk about sports in this space, some of our grouchier commenters invariably take the opportunity…

Listen now | No point in cutting open a body if no one can talk about what's inside.

Democrats have big plans for Trump if they take back the House — and regain subpoena power.

After failing to gut a bill that legalized collective bargaining for state and local government workers, she opted to…

Today’s prices are lower than they were when a peanut farmer was president.

Shining a bright light on the Fairfax Commonwealth’s attorney’s dim record on public safety

Opposition to the technology is growing in the US. Can the first American Pope make a difference in his first…

Senior officials knew election systems had meaningful vulnerabilities...

Coding was supposed to be a pathway to a high-paying job, but AI is pulling the rug out from young programmers.

Anthony L. Fisher: The former president’s son and the antisemitic right-wing podcaster bonded over hating “the elites.”

Ten years into Donald Trump’s takeover of the Republican party, his opponents continue to misunderstand and…

What is an indictable “threat of violence”?

Why so many people believe the racist lie that Israelis are using dogs to rape Palestinians.

Rep. Thomas Massie’s defeat at the hands of a Republican primary challenger backed by President Trump marked the…

On Memorial Day, let us pray for peace — not only for ourselves, but for all those who seek freedom and justice.

Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to address the grief caused by the significant loss of life. Initially…

Matthew Mehan takes readers on a road trip through history like none other.

Remembering the great civil rights leader.

It would be nice if political journalists read more. It would be nicer still if we didn’t constantly have to wonder…
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