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The facade of the Federal Reserve Bank.
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 ›
Biden with Mask On
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 mosque in Jerusalem
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 ›
Piggy bank with graduation hat and jar with money for education on table. Tuition fees concept
Piggy bank with graduation hat and jar with money for education on table. Tuition fees concept
Debra J. Saunders
August 22, 2021
Economics

Who Wants Higher Tuition?

Debra J. Saunders
August 22, 2021
Economics
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 ›
Robert_E._Lee_Statue
Debra J. Saunders
August 15, 2021
Culture

Beware the Street Name Police

Debra J. Saunders
August 15, 2021
Culture
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 ›
New York City, NYC, USA
New York City, NYC, USA
Debra J. Saunders
August 8, 2021
American Politics

The Witch Hunt Party in the Looking Glass

Debra J. Saunders
August 8, 2021
American Politics
There was more reluctance than indignation in President Joe Biden's voice when he told reporters Tuesday that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign. His remarks occurred hours after the Empire State's attorney general, Letitia James, announced that investigators found Cuomo had sexually harassed a number of state employees and his behavior created a "hostile work environment." Read More ›