THE DEBATE
Let's Set the Record Straight About Project 2025 | Opinion
Project 2025's proposals would reinforce our system of government, not depart from it. They would strengthen our Constitution's checks and balances, not weaken them.
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Project 2025? Never Heard of It! Trump's Denial Rings Hollow | Opinion
The piece that they will be at pains not to say is what former President Donald Trump actually plans to do if he gets back into office.
Orbán: The Point of NATO Is Peace, Not Endless War | Opinion
Hungary's experience is that when a military alliance changes its focus from avoiding conflict to seeking conflict, it buys itself a ticket to defeat.
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In a Dangerous World, NATO Must Restore Deterrence | Opinion
In a time when the United States and the Western allies appear weak on the international scene, restoring deterrence needs to be Job One at the NATO 75th anniversary summit.
French Election Was Loss for Incumbents, Not Win For the Left | Opinion
The Left rejoiced as exit polling in France's parliamentary elections suggested much lower than expected gains for the Right-wing National Rally Party.
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France's Lurch to the Left Is Seismic | Opinion
Sunday's results in the final French electoral vote were nothing less than shocking.
Calling To Expand Supreme Court, Liberals Hope To Skirt the Rules | Opinion
Don't be surprised if you soon hear crowds of leftists calling for Chief Justice John Roberts' resignation.
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Expand the Supreme Court—Now! | Opinion
The Constitution does not specify lifetime appointments, but only that justices serve "during good behavior."
The Five-Step Plan to Replace Biden, Winning, and Saving America | Opinion
The people asking "Should President Biden withdraw or not?" are asking the wrong question.
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How President Biden Can Fight His Way Back | Opinion
President Joe Biden and his campaign have been flat-footed dealing with the debate fallout.
The American Dream Is Alive and Well | Opinion
I think the American Dream is still alive, if we are willing to fight for it.
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The American Dream Is Dead | Opinion
With few exceptions, your birthdate now determines whether you will be part of a permanent class of debt-dependent renters or financially independent owners.
How the 'Experts' Got Tariffs So Wrong—and Trump Got It Right
Those who said tariffs would lead to inflation and big layoffs were wrong. We should not trust them to be right this time.
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American Agriculture Can't Afford Another Trade War with China
American agriculture stands at a crossroads. With our farmers still reeling from the financial turmoil of the past few years, the prospect of another economic conflict with China is untenable.
Kamala Harris Should Be the Democratic Nominee for President in 2024
She is a joy to hang out with. She is brilliant, compassionate, engaging, funny and totally down to earth.
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Don't Panic! Overloaded With Talking Points, Biden Underperformed
I remember the evening of Oct. 3, 2012, pretty well. Every one of my friends and family were freaking out. Online, people were freaking out.
A Supreme Court Decision Right for Trump and for the Ages
In the Supreme Court decision about immunity, who really won? The answer is obvious: the doctrine of separation of powers.
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Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Creates Law-Free Zone Around the President
So, this went down exactly as we thought it would—with the result as clear as the stew that it is.
Taylor Swift—the Generous Role Model
Through Taylor Swift's music, and through her giving, she is a powerful advocate and role model for girls and women's empowerment.
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Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model
Taylor Swift is now the most influential celebrity in America. Her popularity is staggering, and her position as a cultural colossus is unquestionable.
Why the Presidential Debate Left Me Feeling Hopeful
Many people at the debate watch party expressed relief that Braver Angels offered an alternative approach to the debacle they had just witnessed.
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Don't Panic! Overloaded With Talking Points, Biden Underperformed
I remember the evening of Oct. 3, 2012, pretty well. Every one of my friends and family were freaking out. Online, people were freaking out.
I Was the Target Of MAGA's Racial & Homophobic Abuse—I'm Still Voting Trump
I am Black. I am gay. I am a veteran. I was the target of racial and homophobic harassment by MAGA supporters. I am still voting for Donald Trump in November.
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The LGBTQ Community Should Not Vote for Trump
LGBTQ Americans could easily face more discrimination with employment, housing, education, health care, and various federal government programs under a second Trump term.
No More Biden Time, Joe's Gotta Go
Well, so much for hoping that President Joe Biden would rise to the occasion. In last night's CNN debate he stumbled out onto the stage looking like he didn't know if he could make it to the podium.
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The Bad News for Democrats? Despite Debate Debacle They're Stuck With Biden
As long as Biden not wants and thinks he deserves another term in office despite his terrible record and obvious decline, he will remain the Democratic standard-bearer.
The Trump-Biden Debate Is Going To Matter
There's one more reason why this debate will really matter. It's not just the candidates who will be scrutinized. CNN is on the spot too.
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The Presidential Debate Doesn't Matter
A strong debate performance or notable gaffe might shift perceptions at the margins and offer a bump in the polls, but is unlikely to cause massive voter realignment.
There's a Good Reason Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Don't Serve in the Military
Israel's Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that Haredi (often called "Ultra-Orthodox") men studying Jewish religious texts full-time will no longer be deferred from army service.
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Drafting Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Is a Good Start
The Israeli High Court of Justice's decision to annul the longstanding exemption of ultra-Orthodox Israelis from military service is not merely a legal ruling.
Lankford: After Dobbs, One Question Matters—When Does Life Begin?
On this second anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Americans remain divided on the issue of life. My challenge to America is to talk about the value of children.
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The Fundamental Fight for Our Freedoms
This November, vote like your freedom is at stake—because it is.
When It Comes to Donald Trump, the American Judiciary Has Failed Us
If the highest court in the land cannot meet even such low standards of ethical behavior, then there is no other conclusion to come to other than declaring that our judiciary has failed us.
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Donald Trump's Conviction Proves America's Judicial System is Working
The Founding Fathers created the judiciary as a third, co-equal branch of government precisely for this purpose—so it would be largely immune from politics.
Biden's Immigration Ping-Pong Will Fail
On immigration as well as others not going his way, Biden has no basis for arguing that the facts are on his side.
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Families Belong Together. Thank you President Biden for Immigrant Relief
Families belong together—and the President is right to create a path for people to be with those who they love.
Behold—the GOP War on Acronyms! Why Stunt Legislation to Ban DEI Will Fail
Apart from the fact that this bill has no chance of becoming law, it will also do nothing to address the problem it purports to solve.
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Conservatives Must Keep Up the Pressure on Higher Ed To Stop DEI
Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences recently announced an end to the use of mandatory diversity statements in hiring.
President Joe Biden Should Pardon Hunter
Let's not kid ourselves about the political motivations here.
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Pardoning Hunter Biden Would be An Abuse of Power
In this case, the President's decision is notable mostly for what it is not: a decision not to abuse a presidential power.