The Lesson of Margaret Thatcher’s Demise and the Brexit Vote
Margaret Thatcher led the United Kingdom's Conservative Party to victory in three national elections, but when she dared oppose the European Union, she was cast aside. We must expect...
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Hawaii: First State to Put Gun Owners in FBI Criminal Database
Hawaii's newest law places its gun-owning citizens on a "list." And police chiefs can check it twice, to see who, in their opinion, has been "naughty or nice." ...
Will Brexit Provide Momentum for Opposition to U.S. Trade Deals?
Maybe the courage of the British public in throwing off the shackles of the European Union will stiffen the backbone of American politicians to kill trade deals, such as...
Federal Reserve at Issue in Congressional Hearing
Republican members of Congress rightly challenge the policies of Federal Reserve System Chairman Janet Yellen this week — but are their alternatives strong enough to solve our nation's economic...
Will Delegate Revolt Against Trump Succeed?
Many conservative Republicans are lukewarm about Trump, but would denying him the nomination by unbinding the delegates play into the hands of Establishment Republicans who prefer someone such as ...
Neoconservative Michael Gerson Trashes Thomas Jefferson In Attack on Trump
It appears that neoconservative Michael Gerson is willing to trash Thomas Jefferson if it will help him in his attack upon Donald Trump. ...
California’s New Motor Voter Law Illustrates Wisdom of the Electoral College
California's new voter registration law will add even more uninformed persons to their voter rolls, which illustrates yet another reason we need to keep the Electoral College. ...
New Advanced Placement European History Standards Promote Secular-Progressive Worldview
The purpose of the new AP history standards in European History, like those of the earlier U.S. History standards, are to indoctrinate into a liberal world view — not...
Bill O’Reilly Calls for Gun Control
In response to the Orlando massacre, Fox's Bill O'Reilly is calling for increased gun control laws. ...
Gun-control Advocates Push for Using No-fly List to Ban Gun Sales
Gun-control advocates have now zeroed in on using the notoriously inaccurate "no-fly" list, constructed with no constitutional safeguards, as the latest tool to restrict our rights to keep and...
Was Orlando Shooter Mateen a Homosexual?
Omar Mateen, the Orlando shooter who killed dozens of patrons at a gay nightclub, is reported to have been a homosexual himself. ...
Oregon Judge Rules Transgenders May Change Sex to “Non-Binary.” What’s Next?
An Oregon judge has ruled that a man who had considered himself a woman is now a third sex. Where are we headed next? ...
Oklahoma Law Enforcement to Seize Money From Prepaid Debit Cards
Now, police can not only seize your cash, but with new technology they can suck money right off your debit card. ...
McCain-Cruz Clash Highlights Problems With NDAA
McCain and Cruz are fighting again — this time over whether to register women for the draft. The dispute is a symptom of using the National Defense Authorization Act...
Posting “Offensive” Messages on the Internet Gets Jail Time in U.K.
You think there are too many immigrants from the Middle East? Posting your disgust on the Internet can get you jail time in Britain. ...
Will Immigration of Violent Thugs, Rapists Cause U.K. Brexit?
As the British literally decide the future of their nation with an upcoming vote on whether to leave the European Union, the rise of foreign robbers, rapists, and murderers...
Price Controls Are Popular but Wrong, Morally and Economically
Most Americans believe there are times when government should control the prices and availability of goods and services, but they wouldn’t if they realized the harm done. ...
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Securing the Blessings of Liberty
The author of this book on the Constitution believes in a “living Constitution,” insofar as a Constitution that isn’t strictly followed is a dead document. ...
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Merkel Warns Britain to Remain in the EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is issuing a warning to the British public, if they decide in their June 23 referendum to exit the European Union. ...
Will Republicans Have a Convention Fight Over Pro-life Plank?
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's comments on the pro-life plank in the Republican Party's platform since 1976 have raised some concern, and could lead to a major fight at...