Strait ballot voting: Iran, the midterm elections, and the war that would not end
On Nov. 3, Americans will elect a new House and one-third of the Senate. By then, the war with Iran will be entering…
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The teachers unions’ activist allies: You won’t believe the outside organizations that drive educational dysfunction
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) recently released a report making serious accusations…
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Everyone is above average
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham already had three strikes against her: she’s white, she’s straight, and she regularly…
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Kelly Clarkson reminds us that the customer is usually right
Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol turned America’s talk show sweetheart, is known for being uniquely…
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If California wealth tax passes, other blue states may adopt similar measures
Californians will decide this November whether to impose a historic one-time wealth tax on billionaires. If proponents…
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When purity politics runs its course: Even the most strident DSA politicians must learn to compromise
When members of the Democratic Socialists of America win a local election, they fly into office on the wings of soaring…
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Our bodies, our choice, our 60-year mistake
Ideologies often strain when they come into contact with reality. The intellectual foundations of the sexual revolution…
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Revisiting Walker Percy’s ‘The Last Gentleman’ at 60
Why did Walker Percy call his second novel The Last Gentleman? I can think of a few reasons, none of them perfectly…
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With Tony Romo gone from CBS, should we brace for more changes in NFL broadcasting?
The news that Tony Romo would not be returning to CBS was a stunning turn in contemporary sports media. Only a few…
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When another’s fear is our entertainment
I have an Italian friend who drives like he’s in a death race with every other car on the road, which is to say he…
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The Israel genocide lie: Deception by design
Mass Murder. Rape. Sexual mutilation. Babies burned alive. These were some of the barbaric acts perpetrated by Hamas…
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Debate disputes take center stage in high-stakes Texas midterm races
AUSTIN, Texas — The Lone Star State is home to some of the most competitive, high-profile, and expensive races of the…
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Trump’s week from hell
President Donald Trump may have just had his worst week in Washington of his second term. White House press secretary…
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Gaza supporters could choose a new group to support — but they never will
As the Gaza war recedes from memory, perhaps Palestinian supporters in the United States might choose a new group to…
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Kamala’s ‘weird’ world
If the Democrats take control of both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections, Kamala Harris has called for…
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Noem reassignment caps tumultuous week of terminations and reshuffling at State Department
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s move to her third job within the Trump administration is just the…
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Trump killed ‘America First’ in Iran — and the midterm bloodbath will prove it
The blame game has already started. Dire internal polling reportedly already has Republicans pointing fingers over who…
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Europe just got tough on China. Now its Trump’s turn
While the headlines are filled with President Donald Trump’s comments on Ukraine and Russian diesel, another issue went…
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Zacharia had to go. Here’s who should be next
If you we’re looking for the definition of a train wreck in real time, look no further than what transpired with Katie…
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Second round of October Social Security payments goes out in four days
The second round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in four days.…
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The everyday Americans behind our greatest achievements deserve to be remembered
Earlier this month, I sat at The New School in New York listening to Walter Isaacson talk about how we tell stories…
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A man’s life is worth more than a tiger’s
On Oct. 10, William Chapman entered the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England alone. In the early afternoon, Chapman was…
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Iran’s air was already deadly. Is a postwar pollution crisis coming?
Most attention on Iran today is understandably focused on the war and the possibility of another round of major…
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Josh Shapiro moves into the starting blocks for 2028 with new PAC
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) has spent months insisting he’s focused on winning reelection and helping Democrats in his…
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Russia ‘exploiting’ midterm elections to position US against Ukraine: ‘We fully agree with President Trump’
The Kremlin is nodding along with President Donald Trump’s recent campaign calling for new Ukrainian leadership,…
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Congress must end political debanking
Each of the nation’s largest banks restricted financial services to lawful customers for political reasons, according…
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Trump waives Russia sanctions ordered by law named for Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived the sweeping Russian sanctions and tariffs…
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Dropkick Murphys, of Celtic punk rock fame, encourage Maine voters to ‘ship’ Troy Jackson to DC
BIDDEFORD, Maine — The Dropkick Murphys paid tribute to Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Friday night with a…
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Trump vows jail time for California election officials counting ballots from noncitizens
President Donald Trump promised there will be severe punishment for California election officials who intentionally…
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Mamdani leads New York Democrats in demanding parking lot owners ban ICE
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, along with other New York Democrats, asked the owners and operators of parking garages and lots…
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Vance backs ICE but acknowledges need to prosecute officers who ‘screw up’
Vice President JD Vance spoke highly of the men and women who serve in Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but he…
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Who might be the next White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia’s exit
A pile of candidates is already being tossed around as possible replacements for Katie Zacharia, hours after she was…
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Where the top 2028 contenders are heading ahead of the midterm elections
Several top 2028 presidential contenders are traveling to various states ahead of the midterm elections. Here is where…
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Andy Harris defends prosecution threat against student journalist
Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) defended his decision to threaten a Maryland reporter with prosecution during a post-debate…
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Ukraine drone strikes and Iran war split blame on skyrocketing diesel prices
Following President Donald Trump’s deal with Russia to export diesel fuel into the global market, the administration…
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‘No Kings’ protests to hit country nationwide ahead of midterm elections
The coalition of groups that organizes the “No Kings” protests to denounce President Donald Trump and his…
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