Illinois Enacts Disturbing Mental Health Screening for Kids
Democrat Governor JB Pritzker is subjecting students to a yearly mental health screening, ostensibly to “improve academic and social outcomes.” His scheme is dead wrong.
The Democrats’ Big Con Is Unraveling
The more Donald Trump does to falsify Democrats’ unproven claims, the more they panic because voters can see through their deceptive game.
The Imperfect Leader
Do we want a leader who sits back and hopes for the best? Or a leader with the courage to take on every challenge and work through missteps rather than to take no steps at all?
Irrational Fear and Worry
“There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?”
Tuesday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from the BBC, David Brooks, Kamala Harris, Chris Murphy, Maureen Dowd, Tony Perkins, Karen Bass, Joy Reid, Marco Rubio, and more.
Reader Comments
“The very idea that an American citizen should be impelled to ask the state for an ‘exemption’ to practice their faith is an assault on the fundamental idea of liberty.”
Trump Fights for Peace in Ukraine
After a summit in Alaska failed to yield a ceasefire from Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump now turns to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in his effort to bring an end to a murderous war.
Monday: Below the Fold
Melania Trump beseeches Putin, DC attorney general sues feds, school DEI defunding blocked, CFPB pink slips resume, Trump cuts deportation backlog, and more.
Gerrymandering, California Style
First, compare Republicans to Nazis. Then, subvert the democratic process to get what you want — and get mad at Donald Trump while you’re at it.
Trump Tokes on Marijuana Downgrade
The president is considering whether to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug, but a growing body of research indicates that it’s far from a harmless pleasure.
Most Students Lie to Their Marxist Professors
Colleges have replaced diversity of thought with superficial diversity of skin color or sex. They expect conformity, but the majority of students are just playing along.
Monday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Bernie Sanders, Ian Williams, Marc Veasey, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Vladimir Putin, Jimmy Failla, and more.
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide
Are you tired of running? I was exhausted from running and hiding. But instead of a rebuke, I found a loving, compassionate Heavenly Father.
What’s at Stake in the Alaska Summit
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska today to initiate a potential ceasefire and eventual end to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.
Friday: Below the Fold
Trump commemorates Social Security turning 90, DOJ lawyer fired for throwing sandwich at federal agent, TX Dem lawmakers wave the white flag, DC mayor leaves town, and more.
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The Washington Stand Christmas at the White House: How the Trumps Beat the Bidens Once Again
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Daniel McCarthy JD Vance Gets America’s Creed and Heritage Right
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Stephen Moore It’s a Wonderful President
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Cal Thomas The ‘Trump’-Kennedy Center
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Victor Davis Hanson Slouching Toward Open Season on Jews
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Gary Bauer America’s Creed
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The Babylon Bee Texas Issues Annual Reminder Not to Shoot Santa
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Victor Joecks Why Science Can’t Disprove the Virgin Birth
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