SocietyCommentary
What Notre Dame Means to Me, a Lifelong Catholic
I almost didn’t go to Paris. We were only a few weeks into our semester abroad in Italy, and I was still struggling with culture… Read More
LawNews
Noncitizen Sentenced for Illegally Voting in Presidential Election
A Mexican national was sentenced to one month in prison for illegally voting in the 2016 presidential election, a U.S. attorney for the Eastern District… Read More
LawNews
Man Wearing MAGA Hat Attacked in Maryland Neighborhood
A legal citizen from Togo was reportedly attacked in Maryland for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat on Saturday, as police have taken two… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: Recovering the Lost Art of Civility
With 2020 campaigns already ramping up, it looks like partisanship could be the norm for the foreseeable future. But it doesn’t have to be that… Read More
SocietyNews
Trump and the Rest of the World Mourn on Twitter as Notre Dame Cathedral Burns
President Donald Trump shared in the world’s horror at news that Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, a Catholic landmark dating to the 12th century, was… Read More
LawNews
Potential Consequences of Spying on the Trump Campaign
Actions by Justice Department officials in spying on a Donald Trump campaign adviser in 2016 could be a crime or merely an administrative offense, legal… Read More
SocietyCommentary
In Paris, Our Cathedral Lies in Ruins
PARIS—Many of us Americans have strolled the banks of the river Seine across Île de la Cité, listening to the bells of the famous towers… Read More
SocietyNews
Why Couldn’t They Put Out the Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral?
Firefighters stood helpless to stem the blaze Monday at Notre Dame Cathedral, likely because of Gothic engineering techniques that waterproofed the roof, consigning it to… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
After 100 Days, House Democrats Have Offered Partisanship, Not Solutions
As we pass the 100-day mark of Democratic control of the House of Representatives in the 116th Congress, now is a good opportunity to examine… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Transgender Athletes Will Spell the End of Women’s Sports
One of the first and most important things we learned in the school yard was the concept of fair play. When running a race,… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Correcting Media Distortions About the Electoral College
“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Across the Globe, ‘Outperformer’ Nations Show Economic Freedom Fuels Wealth and Prosperity
A recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute affirms that the recipe for wealth and prosperity encompasses economic freedom as its main ingredient. As a… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Google Caves to the Intolerant Left, Betraying Its Own Ideals
Believers in internet freedom and all the potential of the digital revolution should be deeply disheartened by Google’s spineless decision last week to abandon its… Read More
LawNews
Illegal Alien Sentenced to Prison for Running Elaborate Prostitution Operation
Luis Bonilla-Hernandez, an illegal migrant from El Salvador, was sentenced to two years of prison on Friday for running a criminal sex operation right in… Read More
SocietyNews
How State ‘Birthday Abortions’ Bills Stack Up to Federal Restrictions
Legislatures in liberal states are advancing bills similar to a New York law allowing mothers to abort their babies up to the time of birth…. Read More
PoliticsNews
In Florida, Ron DeSantis Accelerates Conservative Agenda
As his first legislative session winds down, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—elected five months ago by the narrowest of margins—has soared in popularity while pursuing an… Read More
LawNews
Mark Meadows Expects Criminal Referrals in DOJ Watchdog’s Report
North Carolina Republican Rep. Mark Meadows said Sunday that he expects the Justice Department’s inspector general to issue criminal referrals as part of an investigation… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Today, You Pay Your Federal Taxes. Tomorrow Is the Real Tax Freedom Day.
This year, Tax Freedom Day—the day after which Americans have worked enough days of the year to pay their taxes—occurs just one day after Tax… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Democrats Want to Rejoin the Paris Accord. Let’s Recall Why It Was Such a Bad Deal.
When the Obama administration negotiated the Paris climate agreement, conservatives argued that it should move through the proper treaty process and be sent to the… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Podcast: The Daily Signal’s Young Reporters Share Their Favorite Stories
On today’s podcast, we’re talking to two enterprising reporters who spent the past few months contributing to The Daily Signal. We hear from Josh Nelson… Read More
SocietyNews
10 Years After First Rallies, What’s the Legacy of the Tea Party?
It was Tax Day 2009 when citizens gathered in 850 cities across the nation for tea party rallies protesting the recent $700 billion federal bailouts… Read More
EconomyCommentary
In 1 Chart, How Your Taxes Are Spent
It’s nice to have more money in your pocket. And thanks to the 2017 tax cuts, the typical American is now paying less in taxes…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
We Hear You: When the Government Goes Too Far
Editor’s note: The Daily Signal’s audience got steamed reading our coverage of what the EPA did to an elderly veteran in Montana. Some of those… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Mainstream Media’s Worshipping of Michael Avenatti
Remember celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, the man who represented porn star Stormy Daniels? Well, the media’s favorite guest is back in the news after being… Read More
SecurityCommentary
2 More Terrorist Plots Show How a Proactive Approach Is Vital to Combating Terrorism
In the past few weeks, the U.S. uncovered two more terrorism plots against the U.S. homeland, raising to 109 the number of such plots or… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Must Remain Wary of International Criminal Court Even After Decision to Not Target Americans
After nearly 18 months of deliberations, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court decided on April 12 to reject the request from ICC prosecutor… Read More
LawCommentary
Once Again, a Liberal Activist Judge Is Halting a Sensible Immigration Policy
If you look up the phrase “activist judge” in the liberal lexicon, one of the names that will no doubt appear at the top of… Read More
LawCommentary
LawAnalysis
2 Key Cases the Supreme Court Will Hear in April
Conversations about the Supreme Court this spring have been dominated by discussion of conspiracy theories about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s health, Democratic presidential hopefuls’ plans… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Lawmakers Eye a Huge Backdoor Spending Increase
Members of Congress are promoting the concept of changing three programs from the discretionary category (requiring annual appropriations) into mandatory (auto-pilot) spending. Such changes would… Read More
