THE DEBATE
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.
All Roads in the Muslim World Lead to Beijing. Israel Must Engage China
China provides the Gulf monarchies with AI-controlled solar energy, Cloud computing, 5G broadband, and transportation infrastructure.
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China Is Waging a Proxy War on Israel
China and Iran have a strategic partnership and share the goal of bringing down the US. It makes sense that China would promote Iran's goals in the Middle East.
Young People: Don't Give in to the Fear. Have Children
It's time for young people to drown out the chorus of negativity and consider having children. It'll be one of the most meaningful things they'll do.
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'Worrying' Population Declines Are Actually A Hopeful Sign
Human population is in the news, but not for the reasons we are used to.
American Lives Are at Stake if NATO Doesn't Set a Better Course
Americans have stood with Europeans to storm the beaches and end tyranny before. But those moments were predicated on shared interests and mutual sacrifices.
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The Enduring Importance of Supporting NATO
Over the past 75 years, NATO has evolved to address a wide range of security challenges.
Congressman: U.S. Land-Based Nuclear Weapons Need a Rethink
For the past 20 years, the debate surrounding U.S. nuclear weapon policy has been stagnant.
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Senator: Supporters of Nuclear Cuts Are Living in a Dreamworld
Picture the day when China, Russia, and North Korea finally lay down their atomic weapons.
The Jury Gave Hunter Biden the Tough Love Joe Biden Never Could
Unlike Hunter at a crack house, jurors weren't buying it. In the end, it took a jury to deliver the tough love Joe Biden never could.
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Hunter Biden's Conviction Means Nothing
A Delaware jury today found President Biden's son Hunter guilty on three charges of lying on a federal firearm application.