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Our planet's atmosphere is a notable and alarming example of "thetragedy of the commons." This tragedy occurs when a valuable part of the natural world can be grabbed for free by anyone, and people use it so much that it becomes worth a lot less or even worthless.A commonly...
'Just Looking' at Romantic Alternatives Harms Relationships
In the long run, couples who place fidelity first appreciate the value of a committed relationship and seek to protect it through avoiding extra-relational pursuit and prioritizing personal interaction of loving kindness and respect.
Time for Homan to Decisively Act on Defiant Illegals
Make an example. Show the streets belong to the United States and not the illegals. It will create a media sensation and greatly reduce the enthusiasm behind these illegal protests in the future.
By Michael Reagan with Michael R. Shannon
Congress Must Correct Grievous Error of Birthright Citizenship
The common law principle of birthright subjection made no sense in our republic, where citizenship is a relationship between the people and the government is subordinate to citizens, subject to their will.
 Nation's 250th Birthday Can Return Us to God
Imagine a birthday cake so large that it has 250 candles on it. Such could be the case on July Fourth next year, when America will celebrate two and a half centuries of our national independence.
 Can We Trust the Government on Air-Traffic Safety?
Federal investigators have recovered the black boxes from the passenger jet that crashed into the Potomac River last week. These boxes will help get to the truth behind the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 2001.
Defusing Nation's Ticking Debt Bomb Faces Tough Road in Swamp
The Department of Education is the next agency with strong prospects of being eliminated, with its responsibilities and functions transferred to state control. This won’t be a slam dunk. Some of the department’s most significant programs are required by federal legislation.
Rejecting Nippon Steel Would Do More Harm Than Good
There's this very memorable episode of "The Office" when Michael declares bankruptcy, not realizing this won't get him out of the financial hole he's dug for himself. Later, his accountant needs to explain that simply declaring bankruptcy doesn't actually do anything.
Podcasts Are Impressive New Media Kids on the Block
An interesting thing is happening in the new "Golden Age of America." The mainstream media are quietly fading away.
Dem's Push for Trans Sports Will Be Their Undoing
Democrats admonish us to "protect democracy" and "follow the science," until it clashes with their woke ideology, like males competing against females in sports.
Presidency Taxing Foreign Events a Constitutional Conflict
FDR gave us the welfare state. Perhaps Donald Trump will undo it. But all this happens at the price of constitutional norms.
Trump's Gaza Strategy: Reasons for Skepticism, Hope
Or perhaps we should not take Trump literally. Perhaps this is, much like the "Peace to Prosperity" plan in 2020, a negotiating chip in a bigger plan — the much-desired entrance of Saudi Arabia into the Abraham Accords alliance, maybe.
Why Abortion-Inducing Drugs by Mail Must End
Kennedy said the president had not yet taken a detailed position on mifepristone but wanted Kennedy to look at the safety issues surrounding it. Now, that should not be a difficult task, because there are a host of issues related to that abortion drug.
Let's Not Dismiss Trump's Quests for Expansion
Seeking control over critical global supply chains, China is aggressively gobbling up resources in places like Africa and Latin America while establishing a new form of colonialism. In the jungle, the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.
Kevin Hassett Will Bring Fiscal Responsibility to White House
Indeed, Hassett's work will be important in assessing which expiring tax provisions should absolutely be extended based on an ability to trigger investment, productivity and economic growth.
Trump's Spending Freezes Reshape Fiscal Priorities
It’s time to rip off the bandage, make the necessary cuts, and invest in the things that truly matter — national security, cyber resilience, and the economic well-being of Americans. 
U.S. Taxpayer Money Funds Left Propaganda in Bulgaria
Since 2016, the media outlets funded by AFB have exclusively promoted leftist narratives, failing to produce a single positive article about Donald Trump or the Republican Party. ... they have shielded Democrats — Obama, Biden, Kamala Harris — from any form of criticism.
By Bryan E. Leib with George Harizanov, Bulgarian nonprofit leader
Trump's Message to Palestinians: They Can Live, Do Better
President Donald Trump has a basic idea about everybody on the planet; he believes that people just want to live well in nice housing and safe communities.
Ending DEI Means Business Can Begin Return to Normalcy
End of Federal DEI Means Business Can Begin Return to Normalcy
Foreign Aid Means Grift, Waste - Wrecks Poor Nations' Economies
It's impossible to overstate the impact that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are having on American government -- and the public's knowledge about what's really being done with our money.
Tough, Decisive Trump Can Bring Mideast Peace and Prosperity
As the new administration turns its attention to the unfinished business in the Mideast, America is well-positioned for success. We have a president who leads, presidential envoys who can deliver, and partners on whom we can count.
'Trump Effect' in Full Swing Globally
Around the world, strong citizens of all kinds are adopting MAGA, tailoring it to their own geographies and marching on their corrupt, psycho governments. MAGA in Europe is now MEGA — Make Europe Great Again.
Breach Raises Concerns About School Cybersecurity Integrity
The breach raises significant concerns about data security, privacy, and the steps needed to protect the digital infrastructure of our schools.
Ending Ethnic, Resource-Driven Conflicts Could Stabilize Sudan
Sudan’s future hinges on tackling the causes of its conflicts. Just as Ethiopia underwent transformation in 1995, real change in Sudan will come when people from all backgrounds unite and demand lasting peace.
N.Y. Budget Proposal Confirms Hochul's Reckless Governance
Thanks to Gov. Hochul's tax-and-spend policies, the annual “Rich State, Poor State” report, prepared by the American Legislative Exchange Council, places New York at rock bottom in its economic outlook rank.
Reagan's Faith the Way to Our Brighter Future
We cannot simply hope for better leaders; we must all choose to live today, care for others, and approach every moment as if there will be no tomorrow. By doing so, we honor Reagan’s legacy and take steps toward building the "shining city on a hill" he so often envisioned.
Why Musk Needs to Tackle Social Security Also
Musk, the world's richest man, is not beholden to anyone, and so there is little danger of him getting bogged down and imprisoned in the Washington culture of politics and quid pro quo.
Unaffordable Medicaid Means We Should Forget It
Medicaid was created as a health insurer of last resort for low-income Americans. In an era of scarce taxpayer dollars, it makes little sense to pay for public health coverage for people who should be able to take care of themselves.
Christian Film Industry Rises, Confirming Humanity Not Lost
[T]here was a strong element of Christian and American values that morphed over into theater crowds even as Hollywood had been sliding away from those beliefs for quite some time.
Starbucks Crumbled One Bad Decision at a Time
People didn't come to Starbucks just for coffee. They went for the experience, the "third place" energy. When that evaporated, so did the magic. Competitors, both boutique coffee shops and major chains, have eagerly capitalized on Starbucks' missteps.
Can Trump Win Trade Wars Before They Start?
Donald Trump knows exactly what he's doing with tariffs. Everyone else is baffled: Why did the president announce heavy taxes on imports from Canada as well as Mexico and China?America has an obvious interest in economic decoupling from China, a great-power rival.
Do We Still Need the United Nations?
Today’s underperforming and underwhelming United Nations Organization is losing its reputation for effectiveness and efficiency in its considerations and operations.
Trump's Decisiveness Can Catalyze Global Stand Against China
Americans have been subjected to lawsuits, legal intimidation, and economic coercion, aimed at silencing criticism and chilling free speech. Trump has demonstrated a willingness to confront adversaries. One of the most troubling aspects of CCP aggression is its reach.
We Must Win Education Race to Remain a Superpower
Just how much longer will American parents, their kids, business leaders and the political class tolerate the dreadful performance of our public schools? It's arguably the greatest threat to our nation's economic health and our national security.
By Decisive Action, Trump Can Catalyze Global Response to China
The CCP has been increasingly assertive, employing a blend of soft power, legal warfare, and propaganda to challenge democratic norms and expand its influence globally. This presents a crucial moment for President Trump, to lead a concerted global effort to counter these threats.
DEI's Demise Long Overdue
Every decent person wants racial justice. But flawed policies that serve a noble cause are not virtuous, and when the outcome actually exacerbates matters, they must be condemned.
Iran Racing to Fit Warheads to Missiles
Time is running short on efforts to stop the Iranian regime's nuclear weapons development before its warheads and missiles are fitted together and ready to deploy and deliver to targets both near and far.
On Tariffs, Cooperation Would Serve Canada Best
In the first two weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump is acting quickly and following through on his campaign promises.
We Are Entering a New Age of American Supremacy
It was too short for a South American telenovela, but just long enough for a comic operetta of the Belle Époque.
Revive, Implement Reagan's Affordable 'Iron Dome'
Now is the time to return to the future! The naysayers still abound as illustrated by several recent press reports, including by individuals who ought to know better.
Can We Stop Demonizing Our Neighbors in Mexico?
I am writing this in La Paz, Mexico, a beautiful oceanfront city that is the capital of Baja California Sur and the home of a UNESCO wildlife preserve where today my daughter went diving with the sea lions. Breathtaking.
Restoring 'Biological Truth' Helps Anti-Abortion Movement
[O]ne of the most important things he did for the cause of protecting the unborn happened on the very first day of his term as he signed executive orders in the U.S. Capitol, in the Capital Arena and in the Oval Office.
AI Pioneer Was Ahead of the Curve, Bridged Differences
Robert Hecht-Nielsen led a full life marked by remarkable achievements, including founding the world’s first billion-dollar company built on AI.
Lessons for Elon Musk: Bet on Yourself, Keep Fighting
How does Elon do it? How does he thrive in myriad fields, and what can we take from him and apply it to our own merely mortal lives?
Trump Knows Dangerous Tax Loophole Threatens National Security
The de minimis provision made sense when it was introduced in the 1930s to lighten the load on customs officials and not burden tourists bringing low-value knickknacks back home, with unnecessary duty fees. At the time, America was a manufacturing nation importing far fewer products.
No to Extreme Left Joining DOGE
Public Citizen has spent more than 50 years lobbying in opposition to everything DOGE hopes to accomplish. The Ralph Nader-founded group has pushed for more regulations, greater government spending, and higher taxes.
McLaughlin: US Voters Strongly Support Trump, GOP
It’s only been one week, but the political momentum continues for President Trump and his supporters, while the political fault lines say that President Trump’s radical Democratic opponents do so at their own peril.
US Must Confront Russia, Engage Allies to Resolve Ukraine
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump presented himself as a peacemaker. Thus, his inauguration became the start of efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Gabbard Needed to Disrupt Bloated National Intelligence
There are now 18 U.S. intelligence agencies costing taxpayers almost $100 billion annually. We need a U.S. official to oversee a DOGE-like comprehensive review of these agencies to eliminate stunning amounts of waste and duplication.
Is There a Global Left Campaign to Undermine, Isolate Trump?
Recent cases reveal a troubling trend in discrediting those who resist the globalist agenda. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced international arrest warrants framed as human rights violations, amplified by media and NGOs.
How Trump Could Usher Golden Age for Nation, Trade
Trump instinctively grasps gold. His Cabinet officials, who inevitably will rely on conventional macroeconomists, will propose various Rube Goldberg policy contraptions that never worked in practice. They never will.
Conservatives' New Political Power Is Being a 'Fourth Force'
Conservatives need to become a force, effectively countering the left, capturing control of the GOP as the left has done with Democrats.
Hesitating on Social Security Reform Means We'll Lose It
The real rubber will meet the road when a commission is appointed to develop a list of proposed solutions. One thing I know for certain is that the American people are aware of the challenges facing Social Security, and they are hungry for a solution.
Fauci's Pardon Unmasks Worst of Govt
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who is also a physician, requested that Fauci be investigated for possibly lying to Congress about funding gain of function research.
Our Chernobyl Waiting to Happen: Domestic Terror
The first day of 2025 witnessed two terrorist attacks on American soil, leaving 16 dead and 35 injured. Beyond the tragic loss of life, the most significant casualty of the attacks was the American public's trust in the authorities responsible for their safety.
Antisemitism Must Be Kept Away From Prayer Breakfast
The National Prayer Breakfast, to be held this yearon February 6 in Washington, is not normally known as a source of controversy.According to its stated vision, the annual event seeks to "promote and share the idea of gathering together in the Spirit of Jesus of Nazareth,...
Overwhelmed, Underfunded VA of No Value to Veterans
Veterans didn’t abandon this country when it needed them. We must not abandon them now. The VSO shortfall is not just a failure — it’s a disgrace. Fix it now, or prepare to answer for the lives lost while our heroes wait.
Trump Right to Revoke Security Clearances
As I proposed last September, Trump revoked the security clearances of the 51 intelligence operatives who intimated that Hunter Biden’s Laptop from Hell was mere Kremlin propaganda.
DEI Cynically Rewards Incompetence, Always Has
DEI does nothing to solve anything. By taking the focus off individual performance and favoring skin color over training or qualifications, you do a disservice to everyone. When you elevate irrelevant factors above competence, you get incompetence.
Trump Has the Building Blocks for U.S. Golden Age
Americans are "waking up" to what really creates progress in this country and are rejecting the tiresome virtue signaling, political blather, and social demands that have been flung in our faces for years.
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