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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—November 28

1975—President Gerald Ford nominates Seventh Circuit judge John Paul Stevens to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by retired Justice William O. Douglas. Not long…

The Pernicious Effects of Grade Inflation

Professor Rich Vedder looks at the reasons for grade inflation and its consequences.

Homeless Advocates Have Lost the Moral High Ground

The era of Housing First will be marked in history as a humanitarian disaster....

Mr. Conservative and the Minister

In Nicholas Buccola’s new book, conservatives’ claim to the legacy of Martin Luther King...

Our Economy Is Not Stagnant

Both sides of the political aisle are misleadingly bleak about the state of the...

How we learned to industrialize everything, including each other 

Today, industrial logic has not only mechanized bread, but also the bonds that once gathered around it.

Vance: Anyone who says they like turkey is ‘full of s—‘ 

Vice President Vance on Wednesday invoked President Trump's "America First" policy, joking that because Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday, the meat of choice is also "uniquely" American: Turkey. "Think about turkey. Who really likes ... be honest with yourself, who really likes turkey?" Vance told troops on Wednesday during remarks from Fort Campbell, Ky. "You...

Many Americans worried US heading for nuclear war in next decade: Poll

Nearly half of surveyed Americans say they are worried that the U.S. could enter a nuclear war within the next 10 years, according a new survey. The YouGov poll, released Wednesday, found that 46 percent of surveyed Americans believe a nuclear war involving the U.S. is on the horizon, while 37 percent say it is...

Putin signals Trump’s Ukraine peace plan could be ‘basis’ for future deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the Trump administration's proposed peace plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine could be the "basis" for a future deal — signaling openness to negotiate. Putin added that while there are things that need to be discussed when the U.S. delegation meets in Moscow early...

’Tis the season of unaffordability, which makes Thanksgiving as important as ever

Thanksgiving has become a political mess, but it is still a time to give thanks for the fact that we are able to survive in tough times and for those who will help us get through those tough times.

US woman missing after not returning to cruise ship in Caribbean

Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn't return to the bus or ship.

Trump calls female reporter ‘ugly, both inside and out’ over ‘hit piece’

President Trump on Wednesday called a New York Times reporter "ugly, both inside and out" after the outlet posted a story about his health, age and "signs of fatigue." In a post on Truth Social, the president claimed that the effort he puts into his policies "requires a lot of Work and Energy, and I...

This Thanksgiving, skip the discord and spark civic curiosity

When families kindle curiosity and embrace civic habits in the home, they do more than honor the past.

Trump’s data center embrace spurs energy and environment concerns

The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts. The administration has embraced data centers, which house the computers and infrastructure used by tech companies, including for artificial intelligence, as well as the AI they power. White House officials argue it’s important for the U.S. to win the global “AI...

Bondi says prosecutors will seek death penalty against DC shooting suspect

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday said she will seek the death penalty against the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., a day earlier. "Just pray, everyone pray today for these two soldiers, these two Guardsman and woman," Bondi said on Fox News. "But if something happens, I...

Consumer boycotts planned for Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday

The boycott, known as “We Ain’t Buying It,” is asking consumers to hit pause on buying from major corporations.

Jamie Lee Curtis breaks down in tears comparing Trump to Princess Diana

Jamie Lee Curtis, who hasn’t shied away from sharing her political views, called out the president for his "vile" behavior.

Photos: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades

It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.

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