SecurityCommentary
5 Reasons the US Military Is in Trouble
At a time when threats against America are growing, the U.S. military is facing a combat readiness crisis that jeopardizes its ability to protect the country…. Read More
InternationalNews
While NATO Discussed Russian Aggression, Fighting Spiked in Eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—Over the weekend, as NATO leaders in Warsaw, Poland, were discussing ways to counter Russian aggression, the conflict in eastern Ukraine concurrently spiked to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Fire Grants: Do Not Fund the Ineffective and Wasteful Program
In June 2016, the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released highly critical audits of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Postal Service Needs Transformational Reform to Survive, but Hope for Reform Is Fading
Like the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, postal reform in Congress seems to be fading fast with each new iteration. The latest version—put together… Read More
EconomyCommentary
House Shouldn’t Rubber-Stamp Senate’s Misleading GMO Bill
Federal legislation that requires the labeling of genetically engineered food is making its way through Congress. This new law runs counter to science, free speech,… Read More
PoliticsNews
Social Conservatives Declare Victory on Bathrooms, Marriage in GOP Platform
CLEVELAND—After fending off attempts to change the Republican Party’s official position on LGBT issues and traditional marriage, a coalition of social conservatives cautiously celebrated an… Read More
SocietyNews
Iowa Civil Rights Agency Says It Won’t Tell Pastors What to Preach on Sexuality
Iowa’s human rights agency, in a “clarification,” says it will not muzzle churches that teach on matters of biblical sexuality, nor force them to open… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Despite Setback, India Should Press on — Supported by U.S. — with NSG Membership Bid
The 48 member states of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), an international coalition that aims to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling nuclear-related exports, gathered at… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why Young Adults Both Want and Fear Marriage
When we interviewed Carly, 31, in the summer of 2010, she had been in an on-again, off-again cohabiting relationship with the father of her child… Read More
SocietyNews
Religious Liberty and Same-Sex Marriage Takes Center Stage in Congress
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are bracing for what is likely to be a contentious hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill over… Read More
InternationalNews
Administration Defends UN-Funded, Anti-Israel Textbooks for Palestinians
U.S. taxpayers provide nearly $400 million a year to a United Nations program that critics say sends anti-Semitic, anti-Israel textbooks to schools for Palestinian refugees…. Read More
EducationCommentary
Proposed Regulations Could Lead to More Forgiveness of College Loans, Hurting Taxpayers
A new regulation issued by the Obama administration could impose yet another cost on higher education, with no real benefits. The proposed rule, published last… Read More
LawCommentary
Trademark Protection Inspires Taylor Swift to Keep Up the Sick Beats
The lyrics were exquisitely tailored and told a story with swift staccato phrasing: Just think while you’ve been getting down and out about the liars… Read More
SecurityCommentary
‘Uplifting’: Fourth of July Feature Strikes Chord With Daily Signal’s Audience
A Fourth of July reflection from abroad by Nolan Peterson, The Daily Signal’s foreign correspondent, prompted readers to share their own thoughts about America’s place… Read More
InternationalPoliticsCommentary
Phony Brexit Woes: Britain Should Tell EU Elite to Take a Hike
Many political pundits are upset over Brexit because they believe that Europe—the entire world, actually—needs more “harmonization” of financial regulators. They see Brexit as a… Read More
PoliticsNews
The Young Gun Helping to Craft the GOP’s Platform in Cleveland
Tommy Valentine still lives at home, hasn’t graduated from college yet, and barely looks old enough to buy a beer. But the baby-faced 22-year-old with… Read More
SocietyCommentary
I’m a Mom. Here’s What I’m Doing to Fight Obama’s Transgender Agenda.
Because I’m passionate about our country, I dedicated years of my life to government service. Later, that same passion led me to focus on raising… Read More
InternationalNews
Russian Threat Takes Center Stage at NATO’s Warsaw Summit
WARSAW, Poland—Russian aggression, radical Islamist terrorism, the refugee crisis, Brexit, Afghanistan. The list of challenges NATO leaders faced at the biennial summit here over the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What Government Action Poses the Greatest Risk to Growth
Proponents of higher government spending have used the Great Recession to argue that balanced government budgets hurt economic growth. In a new paper published by… Read More
EconomyCommentary
A Lesson in Affordable Living From Canada
How much more would cities grow if government regulations on construction were lighter and more predictable? New research from the Canada-based Fraser Institute says that… Read More
SecurityNews
Before Shooting, Dallas Police Department Known for Community Outreach
The police department that became the victim of the deadliest attack on American law enforcement officers since 9/11 is known for its innovative, community-focused approach… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Noise Behind the New Jobs Report
The new jobs report shows employers cranked up hiring in June, creating 287,000 net new jobs. But the last jobs report, for May, showed the… Read More
LawCommentary
An Act of Terror Against the Men and Women of Law Enforcement
Like most observers, I watched as events unfolded last night in Dallas with a sense of disbelief and horror. When some semblance of calm was… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How to Turn Countering Violent Extremism Into Combating Islamist Terrorism
In the aftermath of Orlando, many in Congress are rightly looking for ways to deal with the problem of homegrown Islamist terrorists in the U.S…. Read More
PoliticsNews
7 Key Takeaways From FBI Director’s Hearing on Clinton Email Use
FBI Director James Comey appeared before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Thursday to further detail the FBI’s yearlong investigation into former Secretary… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Republican Leaders Afraid to Lead, Reward Democrats for Their Sit-In Stunt
While the United States remains vulnerable to the threat of radical Islamist terrorism, House leadership idles its time by considering a vote on a bill… Read More
EconomyNews
Ted Cruz’s Fight to Protect the Internet From Authoritarian Regimes
The Obama administration’s decision to give up U.S. control of regulating the internet is likely illegal, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said. “The Obama administration does… Read More
EconomyNews
House Conservatives Don’t Want a ‘Lame Duck’ Obama to Have Say on Government Funding
Resigned to the strong possibility that the House will need to fund the government through a continuing resolution after this fiscal year, conservatives are warning… Read More
InternationalNews
Could Putin Face Resurgent NATO? Russian Aggression a Top Issue for Obama’s Final Summit
Increased Russian aggression will be among the central issues when President Barack Obama attends his final NATO Summit in Warsaw, as the United States and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Shanghai: The New Silicon Valley?
Shanghai’s benchmark stock exchange, in combination with China’s other major bourse in Shenzhen, have the highest stock-market capitalization in all of Asia. Until recently, few… Read More
