American Spirit / Salena Zito

The Family-Run Businesses That Make Thanksgiving Possible

All these families who made sure your Thanksgiving dinner is meaningful are the people we don’t always think about.

History / Linda Moss Mines

A Quick Step Toward Armed Conflict

On the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate guns opened fire. The United States Civil War had begun.

Immigration / The Editors

RCI: Illegal Migrants Less Likely to Commit Crime? Guess Again.

A review of the available data shows that the criminal records of millions of migrants remain unknown.

Quotes / Jordan Candler

Wednesday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from John Kerry, Seth Dillon, Tom Homan, Erick Erickson, Ronald Reagan, and more.

Rule of Law / Nate Jackson

Jack Smith Abandons Lawfare Against Trump

The constitutionally dubious special counsel gives up the legal charade.

Tuesday: Below the Fold

Walmart rides the anti-DEI wave, military may medically discharge trans members, GoFundMe for DNC layoffs, and more.

Politics / Douglas Andrews

Where’s the Resistance?

Eight years ago, the Left was utterly defiant in the face of Donald Trump’s election. This time around? Not so much.

Culture / Thomas Gallatin

American Youth Ain’t Happy

In an age when everyone seems to be complaining and despairing about life, the key to finding happiness lies in thankfulness.

Culture / Emmy Griffin

Leftists Threaten Thanksgiving Boycott

Some unhinged women are now declaring they won’t attend holiday gatherings with conservative relatives.

National Days / Jack DeVine

Giving Thanks

It’s simple: Ours is the best nation on earth. We are blessed beyond measure.

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