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The facade of the Federal Reserve Bank.
Debra J. Saunders
September 12, 2021
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DC’s Insatiable Urge to Splurge

Debra J. Saunders
September 12, 2021
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Asked Wednesday when Congress will raise the debt ceiling by mid-October, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded that the House will do what needs to be done “because it’s the responsible thing to do.” What exactly? “We’re paying the Trump credit card,” she said. As long as both parties think they can keep spending money on credit and blame it all on the other side, red ink will flow. Read More ›
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P20210121AS-0485: President Joe Biden walks along the Colonnade Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, to the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz
Debra J. Saunders
September 5, 2021
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Comforter-in-Chief? Not Really

Debra J. Saunders
September 5, 2021
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This time, mourning parents aren’t blaming a president for sending their children to war to die. They’re angry that he ordered a botched withdrawal in which their children were killed — and he thought it was about his grief. He doesn’t know what to say to them, and I don’t know what to say about him, other than: He doesn’t seem to be in command. Read More ›
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Dome of the Rock mosque in Jerusalem
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Bruce Chapman
September 4, 2021
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When Muslims Choose Liberty Over Force

Bruce Chapman
September 4, 2021
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What would it mean to world peace if Muslims with influence were to lead a movement for liberty in religious affairs, as well as in politics? A lot, of course, but what are the chances? Read More ›
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Piggy bank with graduation hat and jar with money for education on table. Tuition fees concept
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Debra J. Saunders
August 22, 2021
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Who Wants Higher Tuition?

Debra J. Saunders
August 22, 2021
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President Joe Biden and Democrats want to lower the cost of higher education by increasing Pell Grants and forgiving student debt. Biden wants to forgive $10,000 per student. Progressives want to up the ante to $50,000 per individual. Here’s a novel idea: Maybe the better way to cut the cost of college is to cut the cost of college. Read More ›
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Debra J. Saunders
August 15, 2021
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Beware the Street Name Police

Debra J. Saunders
August 15, 2021
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Do I care about Robert E. Lee? Not really. I care about a political atmosphere that is so toxic that the South’s heritage must be utterly obliterated. Or else. People are afraid to speak up lest they be labeled as racists, when what they really are is tolerant. Read More ›