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An Old-Fashioned, Conservative Reason Biden Could Win

Polls show that voters care about character.

How Biden Could Have Avoided His Court-Packing Gaffe

He could have sent a message about the importance of the Senate. All he did was convince Democrats that court-packing is a good idea.

On Pre-Existing Conditions, Trump’s Words Have Differed From His Actions

While the president trumpets his desire to protect access to health care, his administration fights to do the opposite in court.

The GOP Isn’t Too Popular. Guess What? Neither Are Democrats.

A new survey shows that voters aren't impressed by either major political party.

No, Amy Coney Barrett Is Not ‘Anti-Worker’

Her employment-law jurisprudence hews closely to precedent handed down by the Supreme Court.

First Xinjiang, Now Tibet

The Chinese government is using forced labor and large-scale ’re-education’ against another ethnic minority.

A Long-Forgotten J.D. Salinger Short Story Deserves a Fresh Look

'Blue Melody' addressed how the U.S. failed to live up to the values it fought for in World War II.

‘The Right Stuff’ Fails to Live Up to the Legacy of the Works That Came Before

Let's talk about the absence of Chuck Yeager, for starters.

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Pence Was Right. Now Is Not the Time to Raise Taxes.

Or increase regulation. But it’s also not the time to undercut the recovery with neglect.

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The Pandemic Is Forcing Women Out of the Workforce. There’s a Way to Fix That.

Opening more schools would be a good start. We also need to give parents control over the tax dollars that are spent on their kids’ education.

Video: Post-Debate Dispatch Live

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Donald Trump’s Bespoke Reality

Is the treatment he’s receiving for COVID an example of VIP syndrome?

California Just Passed Common-Sense Criminal Justice Reforms. Really.

Conservative analysts say the measures save taxpayer money and promote limited government.