Carol Platt Liebau: Islamism Assertive in America

A new Pew Research Center survey contains a shocking finding: Nearly half of Muslim Americans view Hamas favorably. That's right—Hamas, the terrorist group responsible for murdering at least 46 Americans and taking others hostage on October 7, 2023. Overall, 44 percent of Muslim American responden…

Seth Leibsohn: Iran's Third Assassination Plot on Donald Trump

The late philosopher Hannah Arendt wrote that the power of toxic ideologies, like fascism and communism—once they take hold—can prove impossible to reform. Now add apocalyptic theocracy to that fascism and you have a rough understanding of Iran’s leadership. The West, and hopefully many in the Trum…

Hugh Hewitt: The Lesson From Graham Platner

Graham Platner ended his bid to represent the people of Maine in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday night. He would have done well to begin his consideration with earnest engagement with the Bible. Really. Specifically, the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8, verse 17, where it says: “For nothing is secret th…

Seth Leibsohn: Ignorance and the Challenge of the 21st Century Citizen

Talking politics with your average young male these days, chances are you will hear all kinds of odd theories coming from the Pied Pipers of Podcastistan. You will hear them mentioning “experts” nobody heard of until about 10 minutes ago or until they were discovered by these podcasters because of …

Ed Morrissey: By Their Tattoos And Ideology Shall Ye Know Them

What happens when the Left plucks a ‘working class man’ from obscurity and pushes him for high office? In an era of Democratic desperation, mainstream media creates narratives to protect him, even at the expense of their stated values. Graham Platner’s rise and fall stains all the institutions of …

Hugh Hewitt: The Supreme Court at 250

Teaching Constitutional Law is a joy. Every semester since 1996, my students hear that Con Law ought to be their most interesting class during their three years of law school. This year the Court issued 67 majority opinions. Because district court judge issue bolts-from-out-of-the-blue on a regu…

Seth Leibsohn: Socialism Rising

A specter is taking over the Democratic party and haunting America...Marxist and Islamic Socialism. A new crop of Democratic party candidates truly stand for and believe in the worst and most dangerous ideologies of the past.  These candidates are winning nominations and likely winning races for m…

Carol Platt Liebau: A Blow to the Unelected Ruling Class

In Trump v. Slaughter, the Supreme Court has issued one of the most important administrative law decisions in years. It overrules a famous precedent called Humphrey’s Executor, which had protected some independent agency commissioners from being fired by the president. President Trump removed two …

Carol Platt Liebau: A Win for Biology

Few issues have generated more controversy in America than whether biological males should be allowed to compete on girls’ and women’s school sports teams. Now, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that states may protect biological females from having to compete against biological males …

Hugh Hewitt: America is Still the Last Best Hope

As you celebrate this 4th of July weekend, I hope you get time to slow down and relax. Enjoy the day with friends, family, and loved ones in your world. As you do, remember that even these things are the fruits of freedom, the benefits of a stable government, civilizational order. For 250 years—a …