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Black and Conservative and Proud of It
In the early years of the conservative movement, when few black Americans supported Barry Goldwater for president, one young man stood out. To quote Bill… Read More
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The Budget Battle: What You Need to Know
Federal funding for most government agencies and departments expires on Sept. 30. Lawmakers have just a few working days left to avert a government shutdown…. Read More
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California Republican Resigns From Conservative Group Over Tactics
A California Republican has resigned from the conservative House Freedom Caucus, arguing that the group’s tactics have done more harm to conservative policy than good…. Read More
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Why Reconciliation Can’t Be Used to Defund Planned Parenthood
Last May, Congress passed the first concurrent budget resolution in six years. The resolution produced a path to balance by fiscal year 2024 in large… Read More
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How the Supreme Court’s ‘One Person, One Vote’ Case Could Boost Republican Clout
The Supreme Court will trek into a redistricting case this fall that will settle the contested meaning of the “one person, one vote” principle that… Read More
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Jim DeMint: GOP Lawmakers Have ‘Not Stood Up to President Obama’
Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint criticized Republican politicians in an interview Sunday, saying they hadn’t stood firm on conservative principles. “The things that were mainstay… Read More
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At Home With Dave Brat: Conservative Who Ousted Eric Cantor Sees Little Change in Washington
GLEN ALLEN, VA.—Rep. Dave Brat is weaving his way through a crowd of businessmen and women at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, stopping to shake… Read More
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Conservative Group Won’t Support a Spending Bill That Funds Planned Parenthood
The House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative lawmakers, has announced that it will oppose any spending bill that grants taxpayer funds to Planned Parenthood…. Read More
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Remembering John Von Kannon, a Real Hero of the Conservative Movement
The modern conservative movement has lost one of its real heroes. John Von Kannon, “the Baron,” has passed to a better place after a long struggle… Read More
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Will Boehner’s Leadership Be Challenged? Conservative Lawmaker Says It Depends on Budget, Planned Parenthood
GLEN ALLEN, VA.—For one conservative lawmaker, Congress’s upcoming debate on funding the government and stripping Planned Parenthood of federal dollars could play a significant role… Read More
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Should Mt. McKinley Be Renamed Denali? 35 Tweets on the Pros, Cons, and Obama’s Use of Executive Power
President Obama announced Sunday he is issuing an executive order to rename Mount McKinley, reinstating its original native Alaskan name, Denali. The White House said the… Read More
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Cartoon: President Obama’s Guide to American ‘Crazies’
Nile Gardiner wrote earlier this week on the president’s comments: Just back from his annual summer vacation at Martha’s Vineyard, President Barack Obama has returned… Read More
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Ohio Conservative Builds a Farm Team of Future Leaders
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio—It’s the morning after the first Republican presidential debate and Adam Josefczyk is full of energy. Following a late night in Cleveland, the… Read More
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Ann Coulter on Why Immigration Is the Only Issue That Matters
Political commentator Ann Coulter believes that immigration is the most important issue facing America today. If we don’t get it right, she says, debates over… Read More
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How Should Sexual Assault Be Managed on Campus? Two Bills’ Different Approaches
There is no doubt that American colleges should be safe for all students. A recent University of Virginia case is any example, however, of the… Read More
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Why a Federal Agency Stopped Northwestern Football Players From Unionizing
Last week, in a unanimous decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) declined to assert jurisdiction in the Northwestern University college football player unionization case…. Read More
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Home in North Carolina, Mark Meadows Reflects on Move to Oust John Boehner With ‘No Regrets’
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA—The man who made the move to overthrow House Speaker John Boehner is back home now, shaking the hands of war veterans. He… Read More
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Mark Levin: Federal Government Is ‘Stealing From Unborn Babies’
Popular radio show host Mark Levin says when it comes to out of control entitlement spending, the federal government is “stealing from unborn babies.” “Future… Read More
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Planned Parenthood Awards Journalists for ‘Exceptional Coverage’
Planned Parenthood has announced the 2015 recipients of the Maggie Awards, given to recognize journalists, writers, activists, and social media innovators for their coverage of… Read More
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State Department Clamping Down on Speaking to Congress or Press?
The State Department has quietly issued a new policy that some insiders view as designed to keep employees from freely speaking to Congress or the… Read More
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How Much Time ABC, NBC and CBS Have Spent Covering the Planned Parenthood Videos
ABC, NBC, and CBS have “censored” their coverage of undercover videos released by the Center for Medical Progress, according to an analysis conducted by the… Read More
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What 4 Democrat Presidential Candidates Said At Iowa Wing Ding Dinner
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa— Democratic presidential candidates spoke at a historic rock and roll landmark here Friday night, with each using the Iowa Wing Ding dinner… Read More
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Carly Fiorina: EPA Regulations ‘Will Destroy Livelihoods’
ALDEN, Iowa—The Environmental Protection Agency needs to “roll back” regulations, said former Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina Thursday evening at a town hall meeting… Read More
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Rand Paul: Don’t Trade Liberty for Security, ‘You’ll Wind Up With Neither’
NASHUA, N.H.—Sen. Rand Paul said “we can catch terrorists, we can protect ourselves, and still have our freedom” during a town hall Wednesday in New… Read More
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John Kasich: The US Should Be Providing Aid to Ukraine
DERRY, N.H.— During a campaign stop at a town hall in New Hampshire today, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said the United States should be aiding… Read More
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Bernie Sanders Calls for Election Day to Be a Federal Holiday
Sen. Bernie Sanders has proposed a bill in the Senate that would make Election Day a national holiday. Sanders introduced an amendment to the U.S. code… Read More
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Hillary Clinton: If Congress Doesn’t Approve Iran Deal, ‘All Bets Are Off’
Manchester, N.H.—Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reiterated her support for President Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran during remarks to supporters Monday in New Hampshire…. Read More
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Scott Walker Vows to ‘Terminate’ Iranian Nuclear Agreement if Elected President
ATLANTA, Ga. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker discussed his platform of “reform, growth and safety” during a speech to conservative activists Saturday. Walker, speaking at… Read More
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Martin O’Malley Says Criminal Justice Reform Would ‘Save and Redeem Lives’
GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa—Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke at a small-town library here Friday afternoon saying he feels incarceration rates can be reduced in the… Read More
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Jeb Bush: Obama’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Foreign Policy Allows Enemies to Act With ‘Impunity’
ATLANTA, Ga. – Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush criticized the “Alice in Wonderland” foreign policy of the Obama administration during a speech to conservative activists… Read More
