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Why Bother With University?

As costs soar and graduate prospects dim, the value of higher education can no longer be taken for granted

SAT Is Back. But Is There a Better Alternative?

Jeremy Tate thinks the SAT is way too easy-so he invented the Classic Learning Test. He tells Maya Sulkin that he's…

Never Mind: UN Climate Forecast Shelved

Impossible end-of-world scenario was mischaracterized as the likely outcome

Blackouts, Hyperinflation, Dissent: Iran Considers Peace

Conditions that led to bloody prewar protests have been made worse, commentators say

Remember the Lies of June 5, 2020--U.S. Still Recovering

COVID-19 caused a catastrophic breakdown of public trust. Blame the partisan health officials whose top priority was…

Can Democrats Learn From the 2024 Loss?

The 2024 DNC autopsy reveals a party unable to process its past, or suggest a future.

Bruised Dems Far From United on How To Move Forward

The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward

What I Learned About Faith, Fatherhood From Charlie Kirk

In an excerpt from his new book, the vice president reflects on how the death of the young conservative activist…

Democrats Can Do Better, Platner Needs To Drop Out

The party risks betraying its own values if it won't denounce the embattled Maine Senate candidate.

Trump Builds the Wall

Trump's striking progress on the U.S.-Mexico border wall is attracting less opposition because of Biden's catastrophic…

Inside the Immigration Industrial Complex

During President Joe Biden's term in office, the United States witnessed the largest surge in immigration in the…

Maine Has a Platner Problem

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing scrutiny over sexually explicit texts with…

How To Fill Supreme Court With Justices Like Thomas

It's no longer enough to choose candidates for the nation's highest court with perfect resumes who mouth the…

How China Misperceives Itself

Beijing's blindspots hinder real reform.

Kroft: 60 Minutes We've Known 'No Longer Exists'

The 60 Minutes news program is undergoing significant changes, leading to a meltdown in the media world. CBS News…

Sanctimonious Scott Pelley Helped Ruin 60 Minutes

Scott Pelley thought he was untouchable at CBS as the anchor of 60 Minutes. But Nick Bilton proved he wasn't.

How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House

Seven Republicans have joined every House Democrat to bring pro-union legislation to the floor next week.

Trump Picks Todd Blanche for AG

The RealClearPolitics podcast features a discussion on the Maine Senate race and the support for Graham Platner amid a…

Russia-Ukraine War: Stalemate or Escalation

Trump Admin's Latest Looney Tariff Justification

The administration says tariffs are needed to combat forced labor. Yet it has gutted efforts to fight slavery and…

China Controls Stuff Life Runs On. Breaking Free Will Cost You

The article discusses the concept of 'Great Powers 2.0', which suggests a return to competition among major powers…

What America Needs From a New FDA Commissioner

Dear Readers,

Kroft: 60 Minutes We've Known 'No Longer Exists'

Affordable To Buy, Costly To Use

Health care affordability depends on access to care and the true cost of care, not just insurance premiums.

Sanctimonious Scott Pelley Helped Ruin 60 Minutes

Scott Pelley thought he was untouchable at CBS as the anchor of 60 Minutes. But Nick Bilton proved he wasn't.

My Time Inside the Immigration Industrial Complex

During President Joe Biden's term in office, the United States witnessed the largest surge in immigration in the…

Saving California Wouldn't Be Difficult

The Transatlantic Crucible

The crisis between Washington and Europe may be a blessing in disguise.

Iran Under Fire as Bessent Ratchets Up Financial Squeeze

Iran is facing significant economic pressure due to the implementation of Operation Economic Fury, led by Treasury…

Britain, Don't Ban Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

<p>The Hamas apologists blamed Israel for the UK's decision to deny them entry. It's an absurd complaint&mdash;but…

Unions Held Massachusetts Schools Hostage. Bill Comes Due

Diplomacy With Iran: Another Middle Eastern Mirage?

<p>President Donald Trump keeps telling Americans that diplomacy with Iran is going well, a deal is close and…

Voters Are Sending a Message to LA's Mayor Bass

Does California Want To Stop Deteriorating?

That Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt have secured as many votes as they have at this point suggests many Californians…

Gun Safety: Violent Crime Drops as More Americans Pack Heat

As more Americans choose to carry firearms, there has been a notable decrease in violent crime rates. Individuals like…

The Urgent Need To Secure American Elections

The 2020 US election results are still being investigated, and many Americans question the integrity of the electoral…

A Good Election Night for Progressives

The California jungle primary for governor shows Republican Steve Hilton in the lead, but many ballots are still…

Scott Pelley Was a Highly Paid Propagandist

CBS News fired Scott Pelley on Tuesday, and his reaction only confirmed what we already knew -- Pelley was a high paid…

Hormuz Squeeze Is Redrawing Oil Map for Good

<p>Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Iraq are pouring money into pipelines, rail and storage to keep oil flowing even when…

'60 Minutes' Must Still Be Saved

Bari Weiss may not understand what made 60 Minutes great. But CBS should not let bad management destroy a precious…

Hilton, Pratt Advancing in California?

The RealClearPolitics podcast discussed various political topics on Monday. The podcast featured Carl Cannon, Tom…

Senate Dems Threaten To Punt FISA Over Pulte

President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence is roiling an emerging…

Exposing Reid Hoffman and the Left's Ongoing Operation

It appears that Hoffman was funding Carroll's ridiculous sexual abuse and defamation lawsuits against President Trump.…

John Adams' Hidden Hand Behind the Declaration

Two Dumb Dems in Maine and Texas

I Launched a Magazine in Cuba, and My Troubles Began

<p>My friends and I wanted to tell the story of Cuban life, without interference. Before long, I was being isolated,…

Nowak's Death, Britain's Shame

Great Americans: Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong's feats of creativity reshaped American jazz-and found a way to say what needed saying through his…

Reclaiming American Citizenship: A Project for the People

<p>A Project for the People.</p>

Platner's Team Keeps Insulting Our Intelligence

The candidate's team keeps telling us to ignore his rough edges. These are more than rough edges.