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Rotten to the Core: Obama's War on Academic Standards (Part 1) Wed Jan 23

Michelle Malkin

America's downfall doesn't begin with the "low-information voter." It starts with the no-knowledge student. ... more
Why Mitt Wins Fri Oct 26

David Malcolm

The final presidential debate on foreign policy muddled the differences between Mr. Romney and Mr. Obama on foreign policy, but foreign policy is second or third on most voters’ list of priorities. Therefore, the debate will likely not impede the Romney surge that preceded the debate. ... more
Analysis: Despite turmoil, election seen yielding status quo in Washington Mon Oct 1

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“Tire Gauge Politics:” Obama Becomes The Status Quo On Energy Sun Feb 26

Austin Hill

“What do you think are some of the important issues in this year’s presidential election?” ... more
What It Means To Be A Black Conservative Tue Nov 8

Townhall.com Staff

"You’re a black Conservative? Wow, you’re a rarity.” I’ve heard this and similar responses over the course of my life. This indicates that there is a cultural stereotype that exists in the mindset of many people. So what does it exactly mean to be a black conservative? ... more
Excavating key differences among GOP candidates Mon Nov 7

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Excavating key differences among GOP candidates Mon Nov 7

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Today in History Sun Nov 6

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Pensions the latest political risk for RI governor Sun Oct 30

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End Energy Subsidies, Jumpstart Tax Reform Mon Oct 24

Dan Holler

It is time for our leaders in Congress – the ones lifted into power by a conservative wave – to take a bold, principled stand and put an end to energy subsidies. These subsidies distort private sector investment, waste taxpayer dollars, and allow the government to pick winners and losers. ... more
Column: Noisy neighbors blow roof off Old Trafford Sun Oct 23

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Few signs of movement on paying Ill. overdue bills Fri Oct 21

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In Spain, relief over ETA's end to violence Fri Oct 21

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Column: Time for players to step up in NBA lockout Mon Oct 17

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Occupy Wall Street Is Bitter, Unwieldy Brew Mon Oct 17

Crystal Wright

Occupy Wall Street is NO Tea Party! The masses of people collecting in New York City, across the country and world in the name of OWS look more like riots (reminiscent of the 1960s free love variety) than a movement. Participants in this “inchoate” movement as liberal and conservative media have described it, have trashed parks, attacked police, set cars ablaze and paraded around topless in the name of what? ... more
Vienna to look into mass rape claim at foster home Mon Oct 17

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UN says death toll in Syrian uprising tops 3,000 Fri Oct 14

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OPEC cuts oil demand forecast on growth concerns Tue Oct 11

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Puerto Rico governor to submit status referendum Tue Oct 4

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When Hope Won’t Float Mon Oct 3

Meredith Turney

There is a sense of hopelessness in America right now. You can hear it when you talk to friends and listen to their fear of losing a job. Set aside getting a raise or promotion, they’re grateful just to get a paycheck. ... more
Loughner lawyers seek stay on his commitment Fri Sep 30

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Obama says he can't fix immigration on his own Wed Sep 28

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Algerians ignore latest protest call _ for now Sun Sep 25

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Tyranny of the Typical Wed Sep 21

Jonah Goldberg

In his 1973 "Libertarian Manifesto," the late Murray Rothbard argued that the biggest obstacle in the road out of serfdom was "status quo bias." In society, we're accustomed to rapid change. "New products, new life styles, new ideas are often embraced eagerly." Not so with government. ... more
The Billionaires Who Run Obama's America Mon Sep 19

John Ransom

So our love of idolizing the yappy captains of industry has come to the point where George Kaiser controls investments, Warren Buffett controls tax-policy, George Soros controls media and organizing, T. Boone Pickens controls our energy policy and TV pundits treat the Donald’s TV reality candidacy like it’s, um, reality. ... more