Opinion

Gavin Newsom hasn’t exactly hidden his presidential ambitions over the past half decade, but only now has the California governor finally conceded that his state has become a political punchline rather than a model, demonstrating the consequences of progressive governance. In a de facto admission of policy failure, Newsom signed two rare bipartisan bills dramatically […]

As the fight over the “big, beautiful bill” comes to an end, President Donald Trump maintains political momentum that can push the GOP into a favorable position for 2026, so long as Trump doesn’t get reckless. Since taking office, around 50% of voters say the country is on the wrong track under Trump, while around […]

In recent years, state governments have regulated pornography according to a notion of absolute freedom of speech. In a 6-3 decision on Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton, the Supreme Court ruled against this misunderstanding. Namely, the court upheld Texas House Bill 1181, requiring that websites with sexually explicit content verify their visitors’ ages. The […]

As part of the budget legislation being debated on Capitol Hill, the Senate this week rejected an amendment that would have prohibited states from regulating artificial intelligence. Backers of the amendment feared, with some merit, that a patchwork of rules would slow down technological development. But the amendment went too far. The answer to this problem […]

I’ll never forget the dentist appointment I had when I was 18. It was supposed to be a routine cleaning, the kind of thing you do every six months without a second thought. After my teeth were polished, the dental assistant took me to get X-rays. As I sat in the chair, I couldn’t help […]

American businesses are reporting fewer challenges due to weather and climate events. Rather than celebrate the good news, on June 30, the Wall Street Journal presented a conspiracy theory that businesses are hiding the truth — against their own financial interests. The Wall Street Journal analyzed more than 200,000 securities filings in the first half […]

As we celebrate Independence Day, we’ll be reminded of our inherent right to life, liberty, and one of our country’s most defining ideals: the American dream. Each of us has a picture of what the American dream looks like, but a common theme throughout is the ability to achieve what we want through hard work. […]

On July 4, 1776, the United States was born not just as a nation, but as an idea. It was the first country truly born of liberalism: a political philosophy rooted in individual rights, limited government, and the rule of law. Today, it is often said that America faces a “democracy crisis,” yet our electoral […]

In June, the Israeli military launched a preemptive strike on key strategic and nuclear targets in Iran. In response, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missile attacks against Israel. The United States then carried out a B-2 bombing mission, which did significant damage to Iran’s most hardened and important nuclear facilities. But as hostilities between Israel […]

We are living in an age of hyperbole, or as writer Matthew Hennessey calls it, the “Age of Excusability,” in which our politicians succeed by making outlandish claims. So it goes with the One Big Beautiful Bill, which will usher in a new golden age or send us down the tubes for good, depending on […]

Those who promote or engage in violence against the United States and its allies and interests should be denied entry into our country. That should be obvious. The Trump administration’s decision on Monday to revoke a visa granted to the Bob Vylan band was appropriate and demonstrates a commitment to this evidently good policy. Performing […]