THE DEBATE
No, Mike Johnson and the GOP Aren't Plotting to Steal the 2024 Election
The notion that Johnson would hijack the next Electoral College count in order to elect Trump is pure projection.
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A Mike Johnson Speakership Could Lead to Another Insurrection
Given the fragile state of our democracy, the selection of Speaker Mike Johnson—with his past embrace of the 2020 rigged election narrative—does not bode well for those looking to restore trust in the electoral process.
Why Progressives Should Heed Obama's Call on Israel/Palestine
Activists on the left would do well to drop moral certitude and Manicheanism and adopt the complexity called for by Obama.
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Sorry, Obama: 'We' Aren't Complicit. It's You Who Has Blood on Your Hands
Maybe we can finally see Obama for what he truly is: The man who set the world on fire.
Don't Believe the Hype: Conservatives Have Never Been More United
While conservatives have many disagreements about our preferred candidates and policy priorities, we are united in our opposition to Bidenomics.
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The Republican Primary Is Over. It's Trump. It's Time to Unite Behind Him
Many of the candidates can still salvage their political futures and win back the support of America First voters by endorsing Donald Trump now. It's time.
Are We Really Ready To Live in a World Without the U.N.?
While we celebrate the United Nations' remarkable contributions to our global community, it's important to acknowledge that there is always room for improvement.
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Rep. Luna: It's Time to Defund the U.N. Here's Where to Start
The money we send to the U.N. could easily be reoriented to protect Americans, instead of tearing down our allies and wasting resources on virtue-signaling.
The Case for a Ceasefire in Gaza Ignores the Facts About Hamas
Those who are calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian war appear unwilling to take a hard look at Hamas, its ideology, and the atrocities it has perpetrated.
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Even Hamas' Atrocities Can't Justify Israel's Actions in Gaza
It is precisely because of the recognition that waging war on Israeli civilians is so terrible that many voices are now raised against Israel's retaliation.
Advocates for Massacres Should Lose Their Jobs
A shockingly high number of medical professionals endorsed the massacre of Jews in Israel immediately after the attacks.
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Free Speech Means Not Retaliating Against Employees Over Israel/Palestine
We need a robust culture of public discussion around controversial issues, even if that means people who say things we find loathsome get to stay in their jobs.
The House GOP Did the Right Thing in Electing Mike Johnson Speaker
After 22 days, multiple candidacies, and much tumult, the United States House of Representatives at long last elected a speaker on October 25.
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Speaker Mike Johnson Is Bad for Women's Health and That's Good for Dems
Not only is Johnson a complete neophyte when it comes to House leadership, he is as right wing and conservative a member of Congress as there is today.
An Israeli Ground Assault Would Be a Gift to Hamas and Iran
For Israel to topple Hamas by means of a ground invasion of Gaza would probably result in more casualties on the Israeli side than Oct. 7 itself.
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Israel Deferred to the West on Gaza Once Before. Not This Time
The drumbeat from the West for Israel to back down in its war to destroy Hamas is getting louder.
Stop Asking Muslims to Condemn Hamas
The peaceful teachings of Islam and Judaism never have, and never will advocate for the killing and murder of innocence.
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We Need to Talk About the Glorification of Violence in the Arab World
Religious faith and practice must not be part of political discussions but must remain within an individual's relationship with his Creator.
The Left is Empowering Peacemakers, Not Violent Extremists
To this day, most Americans do not understand the consequences of war in the Middle East.
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The Left Is Empowering Radical Islam—Again
Islamist propaganda has been so successful that well-meaning, educated women believe the lie that the hijab is somehow a symbol of women's empowerment.
Don't Fall for Biden's Foolish Attempt to Tie Funding for Israel to Ukraine
Irresponsibly bundling these two aid packages together saddles our strategic support for Israel with the needless escalation of another forever war.
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What Republican Cowardice on Ukraine Means for Taiwan and Israel
Time and time again, House Republicans prove they are all talk and no action.
The World Needs President Trump Now More Than Ever
A chaotic, barbarous world is calling out for strong American leadership. And for that, there's only one option: a restoration of the Trump presidency.
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Thank God for Joe Biden—the Adult in the Room
America and the world need an adult in the room—especially now, when the kids are on a rampage. Fortunately, we have one.
The Perils of Anthropomorphizing Machine Intelligence
Embracing a futurist bill of rights might have a boomerang effect.
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Cyborgs Need a Bill of Rights
Cyborg bills encompass a broad array of protections, including safeguards for thinking robots, gender recognition for virtual intelligences, regulations for genetically engineered sapient beings, and the defense of freedoms for biohackers modifying their bodies.
Democrats Are the Big Winners After More GOP Chaos
The inability of Republicans to choose a leader in the House is a lot of things at once—it's a tremendously telling indictment of the party's lack of interest and skill at the basic tasks of governing.
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Remember: The Democrats Have Problems Too
Joe Biden and his allies have had two years and an intervening election to fix the nation's problems. Instead, they've caused more.
The U.S. Should Not Target Iran
While there is no doubt the Iranians would prefer to avoid a conventional war with the U.S., Tehran isn't afraid to retaliate if it's hit.
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If Biden Wants to Stop a Wider War, He Should Ready a Strike on Iran
There are two more steps that Biden can take to change the trajectory of the Middle East for years to come.
China Isn't Going to War Because It Doesn't Have To
Trash-talking China will get us nowhere. The kind of "denial" that applies to our national debate over Taiwan has more to do with Freud than Clausewitz.
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China's Missing Officials May Spell Disaster for the South China Sea
When one high-profile official vanishes, it's concerning. But when three disappear, it feels like a systematic cleansing.
Donald Trump Is Partly to Blame for the Situation in Israel
The Trump administration obliterated longstanding American policy in the region, handed a series of pinless policy grenades to President Biden and then took cover.
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The Biden Factor In Israel's War With Hamas
A world-shaking catastrophe like the attack by Hamas on Israel is never the result of just one cause.
The Role of the U.S. Is Clear: Arm Israel, Keep the Conflict From Spreading
Biden's remarks today on the massacre in southern Israel had all the ingredients of his success so far: clear red lines, an unshakable stance, realistic goals.
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Biden's Israel Speech Must Be Followed by a Policy Reassessment
President Biden has identified serious challenges to American interests in Israel and elsewhere. To meet those challenges he will have to reexamine and alter his national security policies.
RFK Jr. Is a Lesson for MAGA World: Be Careful What You Wish For
MAGA World embraces Kennedy at their own peril. Recent polling has shown that Kennedy would not hurt Biden as an Independent in a general election run—he would hurt Trump.
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As a Democrat, Biden Could Afford to Ignore RFK Jr. Not Anymore
RFK Jr.'s positions on vaccines (anti) should have disqualified him from cocktail parties and polite society long before he decided to seek the highest office in the strongest country in the world.
Originalism Keeps Judges in Check and the People in Charge
If judges can simply look for whatever interpretation will produce the results they want, judges control the law.
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This Supreme Court's 'Originalism' Doesn't Have Much to Do With History
The court has always invoked historical understandings and precedents in its decisions, but its recent calls to history flow from a different source: a longstanding commitment in conservative political and legal circles to "originalism."