Tag: Commentary

Make no mistake, California: This is the legalization of child prostitution. (AP Photo/Kim Johnson Flodin)

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California’s new misguided policy further exploits child prostitutes

Tony Herrera · January 7, 2017 12:00 am

The Trump campaign's national political director Jim Murphy this week joined K Street lobbying giant Baker Hostetler. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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The Trump Revolving Door: Trump campaign political director Jim Murphy goes to K Street

Timothy P. Carney · January 6, 2017 10:07 pm

Dan Coats may find himself having to choose between the intelligence community and the Trump administration. December. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Dan Coats’ dilemma as national intelligence director

Philip Wegmann · January 6, 2017 9:20 pm

Marshal's son made headlines this week for "dabbing" during his father's swearing-in ceremony. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)

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Ousted congressman takes loser’s frustration out on opponent’s son

Becket Adams · January 6, 2017 8:32 pm

When Democrats lose they are a lot slower to concede, it seems. Maybe it's a deliberate strategy. Maybe it's a coincidence. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Democrats don’t accept election outcome — again

Timothy P. Carney · January 6, 2017 8:28 pm

DeVos was chair of the American Federation for Children, a pro-school choice group. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Single, immigrant mother loves Trump’s pick for Ed. Department

Jason Russell · January 6, 2017 8:21 pm

The REINS Act would allow Congress to reassert control over agency rulemaking by preventing major regulations from being implemented without congressional approval. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Congress: Hold the REINS until you get the facts

Jerry Ellig · January 6, 2017 7:24 pm

Independent political identification is at its lowest in six years. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

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Voters cast aside independent label during Trump era

Philip Wegmann · January 6, 2017 6:06 pm

Sen. Sherrod Brown is leading the charge to oppose and obstruct President-elect Trump's nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Sherrod Brown is a hypocrite for obstructing Trump’s nominees

Ian Prior · January 6, 2017 6:00 pm

Michelle Obama's activism in food policy created significant controversy. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Michelle Obama partners with left-wing food activists

Guy Bentley · January 6, 2017 5:49 pm

Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., is one of just a few members of Congress boycotting the inauguration. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Congresswoman will boycott inauguration, lest she ‘normalize’ Trump

David Freddoso · January 6, 2017 5:28 pm

One thing remains the same, the country still distrusts big government. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

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On eve of Trump inauguration, Americans fear big government

Philip Wegmann · January 6, 2017 4:55 pm