Tag: Commentary

His facts are accurate and cannot be argued. But Kaepernick's actions fail in two critical ways, Mingo writes. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

A black Gulf War veteran’s take on the Colin Kaepernick controversy

Clarence Mingo · September 10, 2016 6:00 pm

A jury in Houston handed down an important verdict this week that you probably haven't heard about. (AP Image)

Big Labor slapped down — Congress should do likewise

Washington Examiner · September 10, 2016 5:29 am

At the NBC "Commander in Chief Forum" Wednesday night, moderator Matt Lauer asked Donald Trump about statements Trump has made praising Russia's Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Byron York: In defense of Matt Lauer

Byron York · September 10, 2016 1:06 am

The University of Missouri — now famous for petulant protests over "microaggressions" and an assistant professor who threatened a student journalist — appears to be changing its ways. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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Mizzou holds free speech forum

Ashe Schow · September 9, 2016 8:00 pm

Here's a man, Odell Beckham, Jr., who had just been accused of sexually objectifying a stranger. And how did he respond? Simply, and gracefully. (AP Photo)

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Odell Beckham Jr. finally responded to Lena Dunham’s accusations

Ashe Schow · September 9, 2016 5:22 pm

The idea that the First Amendment is about intolerance helps explain Democrats' recent efforts to weaken it. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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‘Religious freedom’ is just a code word for intolerance, says U.S. Civil Rights chairman

Ashe Schow · September 9, 2016 3:58 pm

Republicans and Democrats are squabbling over funding to combat the spread of the Zika virus. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Democrats block Zika funding to get an Obamacare bailout

Michael F. Cannon · September 9, 2016 4:03 am

With Gene Wilder's passing, it's important to remember that comedy requires the courage to confront especially those issues that make us uncomfortable. (Screen shot)

Taming Wilder comedy: How would audiences react to ‘Blazing Saddles’ today?

Sarah Ruger · September 9, 2016 4:03 am

Clinton’s well-earned bad press

Washington Examiner · September 9, 2016 4:01 am

Is Hillary Clinton a hypocrite, lobbying for a higher estate tax while trying her best to avoid paying it herself? (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith, File)

Hillary’s friends profit from the death tax she avoids

Timothy P. Carney · September 9, 2016 12:41 am

Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr. did not solicit controversy, but like many of our judges it seemed to come his way. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Intimidating judges puts the rule of law at risk for all of us

Michael Smith · September 8, 2016 11:04 pm

At least one Democrat called on Hillary Clinton to embrace school choice. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Dem. calls on Clinton to match Trump on school choice

Jason Russell · September 8, 2016 9:57 pm