THE DEBATE
Israel Has Better Things to Do Than Just Strike Iran Back
In the wake of Iran's brazen and unprecedented drone and missile attacks, Israel finds itself at a critical juncture where its response could shape Middle East dynamics and complicate world affairs for years to come.
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Israel Must Strike Back
If ever there was a red line, Iran crossed it Saturday, launching more than 300 drones, ballistic, and cruise missiles into Israel from its own territory.
Presidential Immunity Is Vital for an Effective Executive Branch
On April 25, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for and against Donald J. Trump motion that he has absolute immunity from prosecution in the indictment brought by Jack Smith.
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Dear Supreme Court: Just Say No to an American King
In 1788, James Iredell urged his fellow delegates in North Carolina to ratify the U.S. Constitution. He assured them that the country's top executive could be held criminally accountable for his actions.
The NAIA Just Showed Us How to Protect Women
Most Americans want to see our fellow citizens who identify as trans treated with dignity and respect; but also don't want that to come at women's expense.
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Valuing Human Rights Means Letting Trans Athletes Compete
The anti-trans rhetoric is actually a conservative campaign.
Trump Moderating on Abortion Is Biden's Worst Nightmare
The reality is that a Trump who moderates his stance on abortion is a Trump that Joe Biden fears challenging in November.
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Trump's Big Abortion Gamble Won't Save Him
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, Democrats have overperformed expectations and have come out on top every time the question of reproductive rights has been put directly before the voters.
Is Texas Being Invaded? Founding Fathers Would Say 'Yes'
There's no denying that there's a crisis at America's southern border. Even many of Joe Biden's most ardent defenders will admit that.
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Debunking the "Invasion" Myth
The Founding Fathers, who laid the groundwork for a nation built on principles of freedom and inclusivity, would advocate for a reasoned and humane approach to immigration that aligns with the nation's core values and legal framework.
Progressives Side With Criminals Over Their Victims. It's Got to Stop
No one wants to risk their life for a city that will bend over backwards for the guy you've arrested for the 11th time but treat you with irreverence.
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We Can't Go Back to the Bad Old Days of Criminal Justice
Some states are returning to "tough-on-crime" approaches despite all the evidence showing the failures of our overreliance on imprisonment in the United States.
Marco Rubio: TikTok Parent Company Poses a National Security Threat
ByteDance isn't a normal company. The evidence is clear that the Chinese Communist Party uses it to manipulate and spy on Americans through TikTok.
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Is Telegram a National Security Threat?
There is very little, if anything, secure about Telegram, contrary to popular reports.
Early Polls Matter Even If They're Not Definitive
The American political arena is littered with data. Some of it is valuable and leads to insightful commentary; much of it is garbage.
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The Presidential Election Polls Are Close—and Meaningless
As of now, most polls in the presidential race show Donald Trump leading and Joe Biden behind.
Give Men Reproductive Rights, Too
If we really want gender equality, we must reinstate and protect reproductive rights. And not just for women.
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Pro-Abortion Men Should Not Dictate Abortions
The Left's selective war on the First Amendment guarantee of free speech was previewed decades ago with the argument that pro-choice men should be free to push for their agenda, but pro-life men should have no such right.
President Biden Should Follow Through on Ending the Death Penalty
Perhaps with wishful thinking, I expected bold leadership from President Joe Biden.
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The Death Penalty Is Important for America
The death penalty has rightfully been used for heinous crimes, murder, and treason throughout our nation's history.
Let Trump Appeal the New York Fraud Ruling, Not Evade It
Appeals can take years. Courts use security requirements to ensure that if the appeal fails, the money is there to pay the judgments
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Manhattan Ruling Is a Big Win for Donald Trump
The irregularities of the cases against Trump leave significant doubt as to whether any of them will be decided before the November presidential election.
Truly Conservative Women Like Me Are Increasingly Fed Up With Today's GOP
At a time when abortion rights are one of the biggest driving issues of politics at the national and state levels, Republicans keep losing—even in "deep-red" areas.
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Republican 'War on Women' Is a Media Myth
There's no evidence Republicans want to ban birth control. On the contrary, the GOP has led on efforts to make it easier to get birth control over the counter.
Israel's Netanyahu Forced Biden's Hand on Security Council Resolution
Netanyahu has pushed Biden, a lifelong self-proclaimed and proven Zionist, to the point where he has been forced, and I do mean forced, to clarify that supporting Israel's prime minister is no longer the same thing as supporting Israel.
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Is This What True Friendship With Israel Looks Like, America?
A Rubicon has just been crossed. For the first time since the barbaric Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7, a resolution has passed the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire during the remainder of the month of Ramadan.
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
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No "Clean" Gas on a Livable Planet
The industry would like us to believe it is cleaning up its act by certifying gas as "clean," "differentiated," or "responsible."
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
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Obamacare Is a Lifeline for Immigrants Like Me
Access to health care transformed my life and the lives of countless others.
As Obamacare Turns 14, It Continues To Bully U.S. Patients
It's past time U.S. patients got more choices, not fewer.
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Obamacare Is a Lifeline for Immigrants Like Me
Access to health care transformed my life and the lives of countless others.
'Gig Economy' Corporations Shouldn't Get a Free Pass To Exploit Workers
Worker misclassification is driving down wages and stripping protections for immigrant workers and workers of color.
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Gig Workers Need Flexibility, Not More Rules
A new rule from the Biden administration's Department of Labor could make it harder for companies to classify millions of gig workers as independent contractors.
Supreme Court Texas Ruling Should Be Wake-Up Call for Biden on Immigration
The Supreme Court decision allowing Texas to enforce its new immigration law is clearly an important ruling that is to be applauded nationwide.
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Sorry, Texas: You Can't Jail and Deport People. Biden Is Right to Fight You
SB4 represents an improper overreach of power by Texas and Governor Abbott. The Biden administration must vigorously fight this illegal, dangerous threat.
It'll Take More than a Bench for Dems to Win. They Need to Course Correct
It will take more than a bench if Democrats want to win in 2024. It will take a major course correction.
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If Democrats Want to Win, the Talent Pipeline Needs Attention—and Resources
Are we doing enough, and are we doing it as effectively as our counterparts on the right? The resounding answer is no, on both counts.
Schumer's About Face on Israel Is a Shameful, Cynical Play for Votes
Principled support of either side is more honorable than changing long held beliefs because of a presidential election.
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If You've Lost Chuck Schumer, Bibi, It's Truly Time to Go
Today, in a truly historic shift, Schumer stood up and defended the people of Israel and their future.