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Why Volunteers Make More of a Difference Than Government Programs
“What can we do to help?” Americans have been asking this question in one form or another from our very founding. For much of our… Read More
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How This Football Player Overcame the Odds (and a Stint in Jail) to Make It to the NFL
When Maurice Alexander finished sweeping the aisles at Edward Jones Stadium, he used to find a seat behind the end zone and sit and dream…. Read More
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Texas, Florida Republicans Step Forward as Alternatives to Boehner for Speaker
In daring moves just days before the next election for House speaker, two Republican congressman have offered themselves as alternatives to incumbent Speaker John Boehner,… Read More
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This Photo Inspired a Book, Film and Pro-Life Message Across the Globe
For the Armas family, one picture meant much more than a thousand words. In August 1999, doctors diagnosed Samuel Armas—who was still in his mother’s… Read More
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Planned Parenthood Performed 327,653 Abortions in 2013, Accepted $528 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Planned Parenthood performed 327,653 abortions in 2013—all while accepting hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds. The organization recently released its 2013-14 annual report,… Read More
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Sheriffs Go Above and Beyond Call of Duty to Grant This Little Boy’s Hunting Wish
Alex Collins wanted to go hunting. When the 9-year-old saw a drawing for a youth hunting trip with the Chester County Sheriff’s Department on Facebook,… Read More
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Bernie Sanders Outlines ‘Progressive Vision’ as He Eyes 2016 Presidential Run
In August, Bernie Sanders told ABC News that if he ran for president, he’d have “a damn good platform.” The Independent Vermont senator further articulated… Read More
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The Two Speeches That Made Liberals Love Mario Cuomo
Mario Cuomo, a three-term Democratic governor of New York, passed away yesterday at 82 of natural causes due to heart failure. In tributes and obituaries,… Read More
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Why I Will Not Vote for John Boehner to Be House Speaker
The day after Republicans won the largest majority in the House of Representatives in almost 100 years and won a significant majority in the Senate,… Read More
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Louie Gohmert’s Top 3 Priorities for Republicans in 2015
Republicans are set to take control of Congress next week, prompting outspoken Rep. Louie Gohmert to lay out his most pressing goals for 2015 on… Read More
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This Sheriff Wants More ‘Outrage’ Over Abortion of Black Babies
According to this sheriff, black lives matter—even the ones in the womb. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has been a vocal critic of anti-police demonstrations… Read More
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Doctors Killed His Mom Because She Was Depressed. Now He Speaks Out Against Euthanasia.
Just weeks ago, the world watched as Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old woman with terminal brain cancer, followed through on her vow to take her own… Read More
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Memo to Republicans: Keep the Promises You Made to Voters
This morning on Fox News, Daily Signal senior contributor Genevieve Wood debated Democratic pollster Doug Schoen about the big issues that will play out in… Read More
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Is Porn to Blame for the Declining Marriage Rate?
A recent study suggests there is a significant culprit in the decline of marriage rates among young adults—pornography. According to the Institute for the Study of Labor… Read More
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What Congress’ New Year’s Resolutions Should Be
Republicans don’t need to come up with a list of 2015 New Year’s resolutions. The promises they made on the campaign trail in 2014 will… Read More
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34 Books You’ll Want to Read in 2015
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2015? Heritage Foundation experts put together this list of recommendations that will give you plenty… Read More
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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution? We Can Totally Relate to These 36
When we asked you to share your New Year’s resolutions, I wasn’t expecting such heartfelt responses—but you proved me wrong. Many of you are ready to take… Read More
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Is Legalizing Marijuana a Solution to Unfair Drug Arrests? One Opponent’s Take
One reason advocates argue for the legalization of marijuana is that arrests for possession of the drug fall disproportionately on young black men, which has… Read More
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Poll: Americans Wary of Political Dynasties
After former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s recent announcement that he is “actively exploring” the possibility of running for president, political pundits have been talking about… Read More
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What Your Tweets Tell Us About the Year’s Biggest Stories
In the whirlwind of the daily news cycle, stories come and go abruptly, moving faster than ever before. But in what may appear a clutter… Read More
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Nicki Minaj: My Abortion Has ‘Haunted Me All My Life’
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, rapper Nicki Minaj openly discussed her decision to have an abortion, a choice that she says has “haunted me… Read More
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The Top News Stories of 2014 in 47 Captivating Photos
As 2014 draws to a close, The Daily Signal looks back at 14 of the biggest news stories across the globe—and the powerful images associated… Read More
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What Obama, Eric Holder and the Rest of Us Could Learn from the Magna Carta
With the president and Congress out of town, Washington, D.C. is very quiet during the holidays, without the long lines one normally sees at museums… Read More
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Best Political Instagrams of 2014
Instagram isn’t just for preteens and Justin Bieber anymore. Politicians all over the nation have embraced the photo-posting app to better engage with their constituents,… Read More
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Fewer Mexicans Are Being Caught Illegally Entering the US
For the first time on record, fewer immigrants from Mexico were caught illegally crossing into the United States in 2014 than people from other countries…. Read More
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6 Charts That Show How Quickly Big Stories and Scandals Fade From the Media
If you’re a politician embroiled in a scandal, the rapidly moving news cycle might be a blessing. A National Public Radio analysis of issues mentioned… Read More
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The Most Biased Media Moments of 2014
The mainstream media too often still doesn’t get it. Appearing on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” this morning, Daily Signal senior contributor Genevieve Wood discussed… Read More
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Krauthammer on Obama’s Veto Threat: ‘Bring It On, Mr. President’
How should Republicans handle Obama’s threat to use his “veto pen” in the coming two years? Charles Krauthammer says the GOP should say: “Bring it… Read More
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Dish Just Replaced Fox News With This Channel
Fox News is still dark on Dish, but subscribers have been offered an alternative. Dish is broadcasting The Blaze in place of Fox News during… Read More
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We Asked for Your Stories of Miracle Births. The Ones You Shared Are Awe-Inspiring.
When you hear the words “miracle birth” around Christmastime, you might think of one particular birth—the one that happened more than 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem involving a virgin mother… Read More
