Not Lovin’ It: Fast Food Workers #FightFor15 Dollars an Hour
In their campaign to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, thousands of fast-food workers walked off their jobs yesterday. The nationwide protest took… Read More
SocietyCommentary
She Announced Her Pregnancy Way Before 12 Weeks. Why More Women Should Consider Doing the Same.
Fans of the hit TLC show “19 Kids and Counting” were excited to watch daughter Jill Duggar get married in June–but they weren’t expecting to… Read More
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s War on Women
Outrageous. That is the first word that comes to mind in describing the comments made by Florida congresswoman and Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman… Read More
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Poll: Americans Don’t Want Obama to Act Unilaterally on Immigration
With the midterm elections two months away, it remains uncertain if—or when—President Obama will use executive action to alter the country’s immigration laws. 63 percent of… Read More
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14 Percent of Americans Are Food Insecure: What that Really Means
More than 14 percent of American households are “food insecure,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual “Household Food Security” report. But does this… Read More
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Federal Judge: U.S. Constitution Doesn’t Require Redefinition of Marriage
Does the U.S. Constitution require the states to redefine marriage? Earlier today a federal judge said no. Judge Martin L.C. Feldman upheld Louisiana’s constitutional authority… Read More
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Proof Everyone Needs to be ‘Kneaded’: Photos of a Very ‘Special’ Bakery
This is Bradley Kohler. He’s a 24-year-old adult with Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic chromosome disorder that causes mild to severe mental… Read More
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Muslim Cleric Makes 9/11 Joke, Then Says CNN Host Lacks ‘Sense of Humor’
Muslim cleric Anjam Choudary was doing a normal sound check before appearing on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” yesterday when he suddenly stopped counting and said the numbers… Read More
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Why the Left Sees Hispanics as Agents of Change
Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez talks about his new book, “A Race for the Future,” released today. >>> First Look: Mike Gonzalez’s ‘A Race… Read More
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Why the Abortion Rate Is Declining
Over the most recent decade for which data are available (2001–2011), the overall U.S. abortion rate, calculated as the annual number of abortions per 1,000… Read More
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Why ‘Holly Hobby Lobby’ Changed Her Mind About Owning Guns
Holly Fisher, a mom of three from West Virginia, never thought she would be a gun owner. But when her husband joined the military in… Read More
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5 Charts That Explain Millennial Voters
The Cold War ended long ago, and according to one survey, it’s time for politicians to leave Cold War-era terms such as “big government,” “socialism”… Read More
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PBS to Air Documentary ‘Humanizing’ Late-Term Abortion Doctors
Taxpayer-funded broadcaster PBS is airing a documentary this Labor Day weekend highlighting the lives of the four remaining late-term abortion doctors in America. The Public… Read More
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What Conservatives Must Understand About Hispanic Voters
Half a century ago we saw the spark of powerful ideas that changed the face of America. Some became legislation, such as the War on… Read More
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Reagan Historian Accused of ‘Invisible’ Footnotes, ‘Sloppy’ Work
The flap over a new book on Ronald Reagan centers on accusations of plagiarism but actually highlights the danger of devaluing what it means to… Read More
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Obama’s Divisive Course on Immigration
Is it possible to have a debate on border security and immigration reform that doesn’t descend into an unproductive shouting match? Yes. I’ve been involved… Read More
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This Might Be the Cutest Ultrasound Photo Ever
Reddit user “meancloth” shared this ultrasound photo of his twins yesterday. Apparently, one of these kids is already just a little bit of a show-off.
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How New York’s New Gun Control Law Is Working Out (Hint: Not Great)
Which state has the largest National Rifle Association chapter in the nation? No, it’s not Texas. As a matter of fact, it’s not located anywhere… Read More
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Cost for Illegal Immigrant Children Attending Public Schools Could Reach $38 Million
The federal government needs to treat illegal immigrant children with kindness, and they need to send them home immediately.
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In Digital Age, Government Fails to Trace Food Stamp Fraud Online
States are ill equipped to detect and report food stamp fraud in the digital age, including attempts to sell benefits for cash, alcohol and other… Read More
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How Obama’s Handling of ISIS Could Affect Midterms
A lot of voters are questioning the leadership this president has shown, but also the larger party, because you don’t see any other Democrats coming… Read More
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For This City, Immigrant Surge Proves ‘More Than It Can Handle’
Just 10 miles north of Boston is Lynn, Mass., an industrial city once was known for its shoe-making. In fact, a colonial boot graces the… Read More
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Who Was Missing From Acceptance Speeches at the Emmys and VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards and Emmy Awards this week offered pop culture fans a foretaste of awards season, which — say those who notice… Read More
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Pot Business Owners Donate Money to Politicians
It’s probably unusual for political contributors to thank a candidate for taking their money, but that’s what Mike Elliott, executive director for the Marijuana Industry… Read More
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7 Reasons Why the Current Marriage Debate Is Nothing Like the Debate on Interracial Marriage
Is opposition to same-sex marriage at all like opposition to interracial marriage? One refrain in debates over marriage policy is that laws defining marriage as… Read More
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If You’re Offended, Get Over It. Redskins Should Get to Decide Their Own Name.
I hate the Washington Redskins. Always have, always will. I’m a Dallas Cowboys fan and that’s the deal – they hate us, we hate them. Period. But,… Read More
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This Movie Star’s Planned Parenthood T-Shirt Proves She Doesn’t Understand Hobby Lobby Decision
Planned Parenthood Action Fund released today a t-shirt designed by actress Scarlett Johansson that targets the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision. The front of the… Read More
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Why It’s Unjust for Obama to Now Legalize Millions of Illegal Immigrants
Press reports indicate that President Obama plans to issue an order that will effectively legalize millions of illegal aliens. Doing so would be unjust, costly… Read More
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In Wisconsin, Democrats Launched Investigation of Conservatives
MADISON, Wis. – Conservative targets of a Democrat-launched John Doe investigation have described the secret probe as a witch hunt. That might not be a… Read More
