THE DEBATE
Early Polls Matter Even If They're Not Definitive
The American political arena is littered with data. Some of it is valuable and leads to insightful commentary; much of it is garbage.
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The Presidential Election Polls Are Close—and Meaningless
As of now, most polls in the presidential race show Donald Trump leading and Joe Biden behind.
Give Men Reproductive Rights, Too
If we really want gender equality, we must reinstate and protect reproductive rights. And not just for women.
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Pro-Abortion Men Should Not Dictate Abortions
The Left's selective war on the First Amendment guarantee of free speech was previewed decades ago with the argument that pro-choice men should be free to push for their agenda, but pro-life men should have no such right.
President Biden Should Follow Through on Ending the Death Penalty
Perhaps with wishful thinking, I expected bold leadership from President Joe Biden.
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The Death Penalty Is Important for America
The death penalty has rightfully been used for heinous crimes, murder, and treason throughout our nation's history.
Let Trump Appeal the New York Fraud Ruling, Not Evade It
Appeals can take years. Courts use security requirements to ensure that if the appeal fails, the money is there to pay the judgments
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Manhattan Ruling Is a Big Win for Donald Trump
The irregularities of the cases against Trump leave significant doubt as to whether any of them will be decided before the November presidential election.
Truly Conservative Women Like Me Are Increasingly Fed Up With Today's GOP
At a time when abortion rights are one of the biggest driving issues of politics at the national and state levels, Republicans keep losing—even in "deep-red" areas.
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Republican 'War on Women' Is a Media Myth
There's no evidence Republicans want to ban birth control. On the contrary, the GOP has led on efforts to make it easier to get birth control over the counter.
Israel's Netanyahu Forced Biden's Hand on Security Council Resolution
Netanyahu has pushed Biden, a lifelong self-proclaimed and proven Zionist, to the point where he has been forced, and I do mean forced, to clarify that supporting Israel's prime minister is no longer the same thing as supporting Israel.
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Is This What True Friendship With Israel Looks Like, America?
A Rubicon has just been crossed. For the first time since the barbaric Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7, a resolution has passed the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire during the remainder of the month of Ramadan.
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
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No "Clean" Gas on a Livable Planet
The industry would like us to believe it is cleaning up its act by certifying gas as "clean," "differentiated," or "responsible."
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
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Obamacare Is a Lifeline for Immigrants Like Me
Access to health care transformed my life and the lives of countless others.
As Obamacare Turns 14, It Continues To Bully U.S. Patients
It's past time U.S. patients got more choices, not fewer.
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Obamacare Is a Lifeline for Immigrants Like Me
Access to health care transformed my life and the lives of countless others.
'Gig Economy' Corporations Shouldn't Get a Free Pass To Exploit Workers
Worker misclassification is driving down wages and stripping protections for immigrant workers and workers of color.
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Gig Workers Need Flexibility, Not More Rules
A new rule from the Biden administration's Department of Labor could make it harder for companies to classify millions of gig workers as independent contractors.
Supreme Court Texas Ruling Should Be Wake-Up Call for Biden on Immigration
The Supreme Court decision allowing Texas to enforce its new immigration law is clearly an important ruling that is to be applauded nationwide.
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Sorry, Texas: You Can't Jail and Deport People. Biden Is Right to Fight You
SB4 represents an improper overreach of power by Texas and Governor Abbott. The Biden administration must vigorously fight this illegal, dangerous threat.
It'll Take More than a Bench for Dems to Win. They Need to Course Correct
It will take more than a bench if Democrats want to win in 2024. It will take a major course correction.
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If Democrats Want to Win, the Talent Pipeline Needs Attention—and Resources
Are we doing enough, and are we doing it as effectively as our counterparts on the right? The resounding answer is no, on both counts.
Schumer's About Face on Israel Is a Shameful, Cynical Play for Votes
Principled support of either side is more honorable than changing long held beliefs because of a presidential election.
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If You've Lost Chuck Schumer, Bibi, It's Truly Time to Go
Today, in a truly historic shift, Schumer stood up and defended the people of Israel and their future.
TikTok Ban: Hey You Kids! Dance Off My Lawn!
I have had my faith in Congress restored by the bipartisan—yes, I said bipartisan—effort to end TikTok's reign as the primary tool of American idiocracy.
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Banning TikTok is a Power Grab for the Deep State
Why should informed democratic deliberations on the subject be reserved for those with specially-approved Security Clearances?
Trump's Powerful Pitch to Teamster Bosses: Heed Your Members—Ditch the Dems
While the Teamsters' bosses may find it impossible to shake off their allegiance to a party that no longer cares about workers, their members aren't so blind.
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Be Careful, Mr. Trump—Big Unions Aren't Your Friend
By dangling a potential endorsement in front of Trump, the Teamsters hope the former president will endorse unpopular ideas like a Right to Work repeal.
Athletes Need To Be Paid. The Enhanced Games Isn't the Answer
The Enhanced Games bill themselves as athlete-centric and an alternative to the Olympics, but underlying is a troubling reality that is antithesis to the athletic spirit.
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Let's Support Enhanced Athletes
A more open-minded approach to sporting events and athletes is needed.
Biden's Toxic Nightmare of a Speech Made Americans Miss Trump
The entire speech was a disgraceful spectacle, unworthy of our great nation. But there was one silver lining: It made the American people miss Trump.
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Who Knew Biden Had It in Him? Biden Crushed the State of the Union
If Fighting Joe can keep this pace for the next eight months, American democracy will endure and the MAGA movement will quietly rest on the dustbin of history.
Rebuilding the U.S. Industrial Base Should Be a Priority of Our Government
We can meaningfully participate as a world leader as well as prioritize a common-sense balance of creating opportunity and security here at home.
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Dear Republicans: Industrial Policy Doesn't Work. It's a Gift to the Swamp
As alluring as politicians' promises may seem, giving D.C. more money and power to pursue a renewed industrial policy will only make things worse.
The GOP Primaries Were Quick, But They Mattered
Former president Donald Trump's demolition of the last vestiges of Nikki Haley's presidential hopes in the Super Tuesday primaries was a foregone conclusion.
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2024 Primaries: Well, That Was Pointless. Now We're Screwed
For the first time since 2004, when George W. Bush was the incumbent Republican and Democrat John Kerry eliminated what remained of his competition, the two parties' presidential primaries are completely over after Super Tuesday.
The Supreme Court Must Not Be the Final Word on Disqualifying Trump
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for Congress to create an enforcement mechanism for Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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The Supreme Court Has Restored Order. Lincoln Would Be Proud
This was logic and reason extinguishing hysteria and fallacy. And it came when America needed it most.