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Columbus Comes Full Circle
As support for the holiday wanes, it’s worth revisiting the events that led to the first celebration.
On Our Second Anniversary, Thank You
Dear Dispatch Reader, Two years ago today, we published the first post at The Dispatch. ...
Washington Should Deter an Attack on Taiwan
It might not be easy, but it’s better than a full-scale war.
The Cheney Challenger Lurking on the Sidelines
As Wyoming’s congressional GOP primary field narrows, Anthony Bouchard insists he’s the victim of an establishment Republican plot.
Federal Probe Scrutinizes Financial Dealings of the American Conservative Union
Sources say that investigators are looking into possible criminal campaign-finance misdeeds by the political organization headed by Matt Schlapp.
How Democrats Are Using the Pandemic to Advance Long-Term Spending Priorities
Given that we staved off much hardship with early relief spending, anti-poverty policy clearly has gone further than was necessary.
We’re Broke. We Can’t Just Keep Spending Like We’re Not.
There’s a case to be made for raising taxes. But not while progressives are trying to spend trillions.
The Morning Dispatch: China Deploys Aircraft Near Taiwan
Plus: North and South Korea ease tensions after a month of hostility.
Hostage Diplomacy Is Back. It Requires a Forceful Response.
It has risen from being a tool of terrorists in the modern era to one used by governments.
Can the Heritage Foundation Successfully Navigate the Post-Trump Era?
Its choice of a new president will tell us much about the direction the conservative think tank is headed.
In Emphasizing Asia, Biden Can’t Forget About Europe
China is our biggest rival and presents many challenges. But we cannot ignore Eastern Europe.
Congress Grapples With Military Justice Reform
Legislation seeks to give trained military prosecutors, not commanders, control over how to handle sexual assault and other crimes.
What We Learned When the Generals Went to Congress
Pentagon officials shed new light on the interagency squabbles dominating the administration’s Afghanistan policy.
How the Biden Administration Is Hurting Its Credibility on China
It should speak more, not less, about freedom and human rights.