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Why Is the Filibuster Only ‘Racist’ When Republicans Use It?

The left’s argument that it is a ‘relic of the Jim Crow era’ falls flat when you look at recent history.

Biden Has a New Vaccine Goal. It’s Still Too Low.

Supply is increasing to the point that even inoculating 4 million people a day would leave tens of millions of doses unused at the beginning of June.

It Is Time to Restore Some Balance

Dear readers, If you’re reading this, then you’re probably already aware of the problems that ...

Hong Kong Isn’t an Endgame for China. It’s a Starting Point.

If its strategy works there, the CCP could decide it will work elsewhere in the Western world.

A New Law Shows Why Digital Ad Taxes Present Legal and Logistical Challenges

Taxes designed to go after Big Tech would likely end up hurting other businesses, if they survive their days in court.

Capitolism: While the GOP Fights Culture Wars on TV, Democrats Enact Progressive Policies

From Scott Lincicome’s Capitolism newsletter “While You Were Seussing”: Last Friday, President Biden began his ...

As Border Challenges Persist, Let’s Not Confuse the Real Threats

Exaggerated claims of terrorists arriving clouds the real debate we need to have about immigration policy.

How the U.S. Can Prevent the Winter Olympics From Being a Triumphant Spectacle for China

Find alternative sites, and make preparations to use them.

Be Kind, Don’t Rewind

Nostalgia for the 1990s is overrated. Take it from a Gen Xer.

Oscars 2021 Watch Guide

The Dispatch staff breaks down this year's Best Picture contenders

When we make mistakes, we own them.

When we make mistakes, we own them.

Dear Dispatch reader: Last month, I was reading everything I could find on the future ...

Earmarks Are Back. The GOP’s Enthusiasm Is Worrying.

It might be the right decision in the abstract, but in reality it’s a little sickening.

Good Climate Policy Should Fight Corruption and Organized Crime

They are key drivers of deforestation and environmental degradation.

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