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^{Debra J. Saunders
October 20, 2021
Government Policy}

Seattle, Another Dysfunctional City

_{Debra J. Saunders
October 20, 2021
Government Policy}

“Familiar faces” is a term used for Seattle’s prolific offenders in the criminal justice system, writes Scott Lindsay in Crosscut, where he considers how two candidates for city attorney would deal with these repeat offenders. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
October 17, 2021
American Politics}

Biden’s Epic Fail at Unity

_{Debra J. Saunders
October 17, 2021
American Politics}

As a candidate, now-President Joe Biden said that if elected, he would bring the country together, heal partisan divisions and get things done. How's that working out? Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
October 10, 2021
Culture}

Everybody Hates Facebook

_{Debra J. Saunders
October 10, 2021
Culture}

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and Facebook itself share a vocabulary that reflects current sensibilities. They both talk about making Facebook "safe" -- as proofs of the social media giants' role in making America uglier pop up daily. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
October 3, 2021
Elections}

McAuliffe: Virginia Is for Lovers, But Not Parents

_{Debra J. Saunders
October 3, 2021
Elections}

Former President Donald Trump hasn't been in office since January, and he doesn't live in Virginia. Nonetheless, Trump has become the biggest issue in the Virginia governor's race; it's a sign that Democrats know they could lose not only their hold on Richmond but also Congress during next year's midterm elections. Read More ›

Private detective investigating secret case.

^{Debra J. Saunders
September 26, 2021
Culture}

License to Work: Dissidents Need Not Apply

_{Debra J. Saunders
September 26, 2021
Culture}

Gray was denied a private investigator license because of his social media comments. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
September 19, 2021
American Politics}

Recall Fails: What’s Next for California?

_{Debra J. Saunders
September 19, 2021
American Politics}

In overwhelmingly rejecting the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, California voters chose to remain a one-party state, where progressive Democrats write bad laws and bureaucrats enforce them. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
September 12, 2021
Government Policy}

DC’s Insatiable Urge to Splurge

_{Debra J. Saunders
September 12, 2021
Government Policy}

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 ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
September 5, 2021
American Politics}

Comforter-in-Chief? Not Really

_{Debra J. Saunders
September 5, 2021
American Politics}

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 ›

Dome of the Rock. The most known mosque in Jerusalem.

^{Bruce Chapman
September 4, 2021
Culture}

When Muslims Choose Liberty Over Force

_{Bruce Chapman
September 4, 2021
Culture}

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 ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
August 29, 2021
Law & The Courts}

The CDC Should Stay in its Own Lane

_{Debra J. Saunders
August 29, 2021
Law & The Courts}

It’s not just the Supreme Court that thinks the CDC doesn’t have the authority to write laws. Biden and members of his administration said as much. Read More ›