LawCommentary
What Tocqueville Would Think of Today’s Criminal Justice Reforms
Americans are returning to a debate over recidivism and criminal justice reform we’ve maintained since the founding of our nation. The early 1800s saw a… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Podcast: How Microtrends Drive Change in Politics
Mark Penn, a former Clinton adviser and the author of “Microtrends Squared,” joins us to discuss how trends among small cohorts can lead to broader… Read More
PoliticsNews
Zuckerberg Admits Mishandling Controversy in Labeling Conservative Pundits as ‘Dangerous’
Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted Monday that his company “mishandled” the controversy of labeling Diamond and Silk—two popular conservative personalities—“dangerous” and “unsafe to… Read More
PoliticsNews
Rod Rosenstein to Ask House Intel Committee to Investigate Republican Staffers
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will recommend that the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence open an internal investigation of its Republican staffers following a… Read More
LawNews
Lawsuit Aims to ‘Vindicate’ Andrew McCabe and ‘Restore His Good Name’
A lawyer for Andrew McCabe is suing the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Justice’s inspector general for records related to the… Read More
PoliticsFeature
1 Year Later, Lawmakers Who Were There Reflect on Ballfield Shooting and How It Changed Their Outlook
“I can still taste the dirt in my mouth when I hit the ground, that parched dirt,” Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., recalls. “It’s just a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Value in Learning the Army’s History
Thursday marks the Army’s 243rd birthday. On this day, soldiers past and present will be encouraged to pause and reflect on the years of service… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Meaning of the Stars and Stripes
“What are you doing to celebrate Flag Day?” It’s a question you probably won’t hear in the checkout line at the grocery store or around… Read More
EducationCommentary
Identity Warriors Have Infiltrated the Sciences. Here’s the Damage They’re Doing.
In conversations with most college officials, many CEOs, many politicians, and race hustlers, it’s not long before the magical words “diversity” and “inclusiveness” drop from… Read More
EconomyNews
11 More States Win Court Injunctions Against Obama’s Water Rules
A federal judge has granted preliminary injunctions to 11 more states against former President Barack Obama’s Waters of the United States rule. The wave of… Read More
EducationNews
Justice Department Lays Down the Law on ‘Unconstitutional’ University of Michigan Speech Policies
The Justice Department has filed court papers against the University of Michigan in a lawsuit alleging the school’s speech policies violate students’ free speech rights…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
3 Problems With the Left’s New Favorite Study on Obamacare Rates
A recent study by the Center for American Progress predicts average annual Obamacare premiums will rise by more than $1,013 next year as a result… Read More
SocietyNews
Credit Card Payments Abruptly Stopped on Some Gun-Related Purchases
Intuit abruptly ceased processing credit card payments without notice in recent weeks on some firearms and firearms-related purchases, some of which were already shipped to… Read More
EconomyNews
Chuck Grassley’s Amendment to Farm Bill Would End Subsidies for Off-Site ‘Farmers’
Say goodbye to a certain kind of extended family. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wants to close loopholes in the farm bill to stop lining the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump Executive Orders Are Surprisingly Popular With Federal Employees
When President Donald Trump recently issued three executive orders that made it easier to fire poorly performing government employees, the backlash from public-sector unions was… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump-Kim Summit Stirs Concerns on War Games, Human Rights
The joint statement from President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un on Tuesday after their summit in Singapore produced hope for a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US-North Korea Summit a Disappointing Start to Negotiations
This is a lightly edited transcript of a conversation on the June 12 edition of The Daily Signal podcast. Daniel Davis: Well, it’s been all over… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What the Eagles Could Accomplish by Meeting With Trump
President Donald Trump took to Twitter last week to announce he had rescinded the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles’ invitation to the White House over… Read More
EconomyNews
7 Things the Left Said Would Happen If We Ended Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission’s short-lived “net neutrality” rules officially ended Monday, replaced by a measure the agency says will keep the internet open to all… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Miss America: The Latest Institution Destroyed by the Left
As I have documented repeatedly, the left ruins just about everything it touches: the universities, the arts, the elementary schools and high schools, religion, sports,… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
Podcast: What’s Next for North Korea, US
The Heritage Foundation’s Bruce Klingner joins us to discuss whether the U.S. got enough in the summit with North Korea, as well as what could… Read More
LawCommentary
Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling for a Christian Baker Was Not ‘Narrow’
It’s always tempting to minimize the hurt of a loss by trying to downplay its scope. That’s what the left has been doing since last… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Suspending Military Exercises in South Korea Carries Risks
Only a few tangible outcomes emerged from the Singapore summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. One of those was… Read More
SocietyNews
Gun Shop Gives Teachers Free Firearm Training
Educators were treated to a free firearms training session in San Diego on Sunday for “Train a Teacher Day.” The five-hour course consisted of smaller classes aimed at… Read More
SocietyNews
Northeastern University Professor: ‘Why Can’t We Hate Men?’
A Northeastern University professor’s Washington Post op-ed “Why Can’t We Hate Men?” has received a flood of negative feedback. Northeastern sociology professor Suzanna Danuta Walters, also director of… Read More
InternationalNews
Trump Says He Will ‘Absolutely’ Invite Kim Jong Un to the White House
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he “absolutely” will invite North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to visit the White House. Trump made his comments at… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Trump’s Plan to Roll Back Spending Would Not Hurt Children’s Health Insurance
Following the president’s rescissions proposal, it’s not surprising there has been some confusion surrounding what it would and would not do. The term “rescission” itself… Read More
EconomyNews
Court Challenges Loom as Right to Work Gathers Steam in New Mexico
Local laws that free private-sector workers from union mandates continue to gain momentum in New Mexico, among other states. The Chaves County Commission’s five members… Read More
SocietyCommentary
From Tolerance to Celebration: How Corporations Impose Sexual Orthodoxy
June is Pride Month for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, and popular fashion retailer J. Crew has collaborated with the Human Rights Campaign… Read More
LawCommentary
Supreme Court Gives States the Green Light to Clean Up Voter Rolls
Can a state take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of its voter rolls by removing people who have left the jurisdiction? On Monday, by… Read More
