Tag: Commentary

Contrary to Rahm Emanuel's hyperbole, the Department of Justice's demand for additional documentation from the select cities is not only eminently reasonable, it is required by law and Chicago previously agreed to provide this information as a condition to receiving a federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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No, Rahm Emanuel, Trump isn’t bullying you — he’s just enforcing immigration law

Margot Cleveland · January 26, 2018 6:17 pm

Allied troops wait on the beach of Dunkirk for the rescue ships to take them to England, on June 4, 1940. My wifeÃ¢â¬â¢s mother and father fought in the war, her father having left Dunkirk beach on June 4, the last day. Her mother served in London as a plotter for the Royal Air Force. (AP Photo, File)

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Common heroism in ‘Darkest Hour’

Larry Arnn · January 26, 2018 6:14 pm

Given that more than 95 percent of those incarcerated will return to society, we all have a vested interest in ensuring they come back better than they went into prison. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Helping former inmates meet the challenge of re-entry

Mark Holden · January 26, 2018 6:01 pm

President Trump's comments to British Prime Minister Theresa May were genuine and generous. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump’s statesmanship just went a long way towards strengthening the US-UK special relationship

Tom Rogan · January 26, 2018 5:48 pm

Planned Parenthood confirmed on Friday that Cecile Richards would be stepping down from her post as president. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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By the numbers: Cecile Richards’ career at Planned Parenthood

Siraj Hashmi · January 26, 2018 5:24 pm

I am not honoring Qatar—just listening to their side of the story and subjecting their claims to rigorous testing. If they are indeed trying to change, we should encourage their doing tshuva. (Gabriela Maj/Bloomberg)

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Alan Dershowitz: Why is there opposition to a Qatar investigation?

Alan Dershowitz · January 26, 2018 5:17 pm

When Robert Mueller presents his findings, we can all examine his evidence then - dissect it, analyze it, and praise or criticize the conclusions he draws from it and any case he tries to present. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Stop all the conspiracy mongering — on both sides

Quin Hillyer · January 26, 2018 4:28 pm

I believe in the founders' democracy: of free speech and the right to say things that are unpleasant to many. In contrast, antifa believe in intimidation and violence against anyone who dares exercise such rights. (iStock Photo)

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Britain’s Sky News just propagandized for antifa

Tom Rogan · January 26, 2018 4:09 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a $2.8 billion deal to upgrade 10 TU-160 strategic bombers. Between the large price tag of $2.8 billion and the prospective lack of utility, this military decision invites the question: Why is an impoverished Russia spending its limited money this way? (Alexei Nikolsky/Pool Photo via AP)

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Blowing $2.8 billion on 10 strategic bombers, Putin proves his egotistical strategic flaws

Tom Rogan · January 26, 2018 3:35 pm

Obama-appointed foreign service officers encouraged successful opposition to the Guatemala's largest silver mine, which is wreaking economic havoc. (iStock photo)

Energy and Environment

Righting an Obama-era wrong in Guatemala

Washington Examiner · January 26, 2018 5:01 am

Upcoming Supreme Court case reveals California’s slapshot at pro-life speech rights

Washington Examiner · January 26, 2018 5:01 am

Bureaucrats, not doctors, are making healthcare so expensive

Marion Mass, kenneth-fisher · January 26, 2018 5:01 am