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^{Debra J. Saunders
June 13, 2021
American Politics}

Gov. Newsom, Kevin Cooper Is Guilty

_{Debra J. Saunders
June 13, 2021
American Politics}

Kevin Cooper used to tell reporters that he wanted DNA testing, which didn't exist when he went to trial, to prove that he was not guilty of the four 1983 murders that put him on California's death row. If the tests implicated him, he said, he would drop his appeals. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
June 6, 2021
American Politics, Elections}

Bad Election Rules and Stupid Media Tricks

_{Debra J. Saunders
June 6, 2021
American Politics, Elections}

A crisis is a terrible thing to waste, the saying goes. So Democrats have been working to make state election law changes implemented to make voting safer during COVID-19 both permanent and broader. And they're pushing federal legislation to impose their methods on unwilling states. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
May 30, 2021}

Without Dirty Mining, You Can’t Make Clean Cars

_{Debra J. Saunders
May 30, 2021}

If Biden is serious about America beating China in the race to produce the most EVs, Washington should be pushing for U.S. mining which China cannot disrupt. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
May 23, 2021
American Politics}

Who Is That Masked Man? Your President

_{Debra J. Saunders
May 23, 2021
American Politics}

After the CDC announced on May 13 that fully vaccinated Americans don't have to wear masks, many big news organizations followed not with stories of celebration, but warnings that the guidance was confusing for businesses and governments and jarring to those who had gotten used to working from home. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
May 16, 2021
American Politics}

Bet On It. Trump Is Running.

_{Debra J. Saunders
May 16, 2021
American Politics}

Let’s not kid ourselves. Former — yes, former — President Donald Trump wants to run for president in 2024, and so he shall. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
May 9, 2021
Culture}

The Social Justice Mob Tries to Do to Tech What It Did to Academia

_{Debra J. Saunders
May 9, 2021
Culture}

The same tactics used to suppress dissent in academia — with the goal of making colleges “safe spaces” that feel “welcoming” to snowflakes — have graduated to the tech world. Read More ›

^{Discovery Institute
April 28, 2021
American Politics}

Discovery Institute Welcomes Former White House Correspondent as New Chapman Center Fellow

_{Discovery Institute
April 28, 2021
American Politics}

Veteran journalist Debra J. Saunders will join Discovery Institute’s Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership as a fellow on May 1st. Saunders explained that her goal will be to look beyond the well-worn talking points, and challenge big media’s predictable take on major stories and put events in context. Read More ›

Distant view of the gold dome capital building in Olympia, Washington, USA

^{Hans Zeiger
May 12, 2020
Government Policy}

State Legislature Should Have Stronger Oversight Role During Emergencies

_{Hans Zeiger
May 12, 2020
Government Policy}

In recent weeks, many citizens have written to me requesting that the Legislature take action to address the COVID-19 crisis. The reality is that the Legislature’s formal power to act in this crisis is limited; it is the governor who has broad authority during times of emergency. As we look to the future, the Legislature must have a much stronger role during emergencies. Read More ›

^{Bruce Chapman
December 14, 2019
American Politics}

Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them

_{Bruce Chapman
December 14, 2019
American Politics}

This book began as a qualified defense of politicians. Their claims can never be unqualified. Surely the politician should stand humbly before those quieter citizens who move society forward in ways a lawgiver or law-executor cannot. You might be tempted to suppose that improvements happen despite the politicians. Read More ›

^{Discovery Institute
October 7, 2019}

Join us for the 6th Annual Chapman Center Luncheon!

_{Discovery Institute
October 7, 2019}

We invite you to join friends and supporters of Discovery Institute at 12 PM on Wednesday, November 6 for the 6th annual luncheon to benefit Discovery Institute’s Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership. The luncheon will feature a keynote by author, futurist, and publisher of Forbes magazine Rich Karlgaard. An entrepreneur-turned-publisher, Rich Karlgaard offers a unique vantage point on the trends driving the business and investment climates. His insights help audiences see the global marketplace with new eyes. Karlgaard is the publisher of Forbes magazine, where he also writes a biweekly column, Innovation Rules, known for its witty and honest assessment of technology trends and current business issues. He is a regular panelist on cable news and is a frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal’s op-ed page. Read More ›