Opinions

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The GOP can't afford to ignore the George Santos scandal, because the freshman congressman's lies remain a major problem.

Liberal Opinion

January 11

GOP can’t afford to ignore George Santos scandal

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

A native Californian reflects on his Texas roots and takes some responsibility for the crisis at the border.

Liberal Opinion

January 10

A Californian’s apology for the Texas immigration crisis

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

There's bipartisan concern that the concessions made by Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to win speaker of the House could bring government to its knees.

Liberal Opinion

January 9

GOP’s top priority is to obstruct Democrats at every turn

Host of The David Pakman Show

GOP hypocrisy

Liberal Opinion

January 6

Ultra-conservatives now hold the power in Republican party

Dr. Rashad Richey

National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.

While 2022 was marked by international conflict, inflation woes, and COVID-19, Reid says there are some reasons to be optimistic about 2023.

Liberal Opinion

January 5

Let’s talk about why 2023 might actually be okay-ish

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Trump many believe she will win, giving her hero status in the eyes of many.

Liberal Opinion

January 4

Hero of the Year: New York’s Attorney General Letitia James

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Biden's immigration policies are clearly "stolen" from the Trump playbook but Republicans are too dumb to convert Biden supporters to the GOP.

Liberal Opinion

January 3

Republicans’ handling of US-Mexico immigration policy is plain dumb

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Recent in-fighting over Kevin McCarthy's bid to become speaker proves that Republicans in Congress want to complain, not govern.

Liberal Opinion

January 3

Republicans in Congress want to complain, not govern

Host of The David Pakman Show

extremists take over GOP

Liberal Opinion

December 23

Predictions 2023: Far-right extremists taking over GOP

Dr. Rashad Richey

National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.

Against the backdrop of a flawed political system, Biden will decide not to run for reelection, once he finds a suitable replacement.

Liberal Opinion

December 22

Predictions 2023: Biden will decide not to run for reelection

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Special Counsel John Durham's Igor Danchenko trial next month is a sign of an end to one of America's greatest political scandals.

Conservative Opinion

September 28

One of America’s greatest political scandals coming to an end

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Graham abortion bill ban

Conservative Opinion

September 23

Senator Graham’s abortion bill misconstrued by Democrats

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Decades of inaccurate census data collected by the U.S. government has painted an inaccurate picture of inequality in America.

Conservative Opinion

September 22

Census data paints an inaccurate picture of inequality in America

President, American Enterprise Institute

Changes ahead for Britain with a new king and new prime minister

Conservative Opinion

September 21

Queen Elizabeth’s death marks a time of change and continuity

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The 2020 Census was inaccurate

Conservative Opinion

September 20

The 2020 census overcounts blue states, undercounts red

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Parental rights in schools

Conservative Opinion

September 16

Parents should control what our kids learn in school

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

On the first anniversary of the collapse of the American effort in Afghanistan, President Biden has sent a message to veterans and the world.

Conservative Opinion

September 14

Biden’s betrayal one year after US troops pulled from Afghanistan

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

In a Philadelphia speech, President Biden warned that American democracy was under assault by MAGA Republicans loyal to Trump.

Conservative Opinion

September 13

Biden’s rant against MAGA Republicans was disturbing

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Dr. Fauci is stepping down from NIH later this year after nearly 40 years in public service. Some say he overstayed his welcome.

Conservative Opinion

September 12

Fauci’s legacy stained by COVID and by staying too long

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

While residents in Jackson, Mississippi are dealing with a water emergency, the media is turning the crisis into a debate on systemic racism.

Conservative Opinion

September 9

Stop turning the Mississippi water crisis into a racial issue

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education