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California's Third World election system
On Wednesday morning, Republicans were celebrating runoff wins in California, where it appeared Steve Hilton would advance to the state's general election for governor and reality-TV star Spencer Pratt would face off with incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
U.N. climate forecast shelved as 'implausible' has been central to the left's arguments for years
It seems the people squawking the loudest about "following the science" were not exactly following it.
Fairfax schools' external investigations are not independent
Fairfax County Public Schools has spent more than $12 million in legal fees so far this academic year.
Afghanistan not finished with U.S.
As the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and the final U.S. military withdrawal approaches, the South Asian nation has all but disappeared from American political consciousness.
Good riddance to CBS News' Scott Pelley
Scott Pelley is an arrogant jerk. Years of making things up have finally caught up with this piece of work.
Letter to the editor: Satellite connectivity has reached its next phase
For years, the debate around satellite connectivity focused on whether the technology could work at scale. That debate is now over.
Wall Street's $20-a-barrel tax on American oil
With the Strait of Hormuz closed and Brent crude near $95 per barrel, the political class has rediscovered the value of American oil.
Why we must preserve U.S. history
As America approaches its 250th birthday, we should ask ourselves a simple question: What kind of country do we want to leave behind for the next generation?
Vladimir Putin's immortality plan
Is Elon Musk the richest person in the world, or is it Russian President Vladimir Putin?
Bobby Charles for governor of Maine
Bobby Charles grew up in Wayne, Maine, a small (and alliterative) town of 500 souls.
Gitmo and torture revisited
America's longest current criminal prosecution is in its 15th year, on its fifth judge, and still has no trial date.
America reaches 250 with unity and patriotism in retreat
The United States will observe its 250th birthday in one month, but it is shaping up more like a memorial service for a lost loved one than a party to celebrate something special.
Trump is on the edge of historic victory in Iran
After spending this week reviewing the Iran war, I am now convinced that President Trump is on the edge of a historic victory.
'Pride' overload: Veterans and parents each get one day; LGBTQ gets 30
In case you were unaware of the recent rainbow marketing overload, it is "Pride" month, the month where the sin of pride is celebrated as a positive.
The true 'cost-exchange ratio' of U.S. air defense
Rep. Ted Lieu, California Democrat, recently quipped that U.S. air defense strategy in the Iran war is akin to "throwing Ferraris at Frisbees."
Lincoln Memorial's new basement a better metaphor for America than the monument itself
To call Washington a "swamp" is usually a tired political cliche, but when we talk about the National Mall, it is also the literal, muddy truth.
America cannot be the world's welfare office
Americans should be furious that their tax dollars are now supporting most immigrants, regardless of their legal status.
Youths aren't bothering to get summer jobs
It is summer hiring season, but the kids are not lining up for jobs. Either they are not looking, or employers are not hiring. Most likely it is the former.
From Tehran to Havana: Cuba's role linking Islamic extremists and U.S. activists
Reports recently emerged that the Justice and Treasury departments are investigating U.S. nonprofits and activist groups for allegedly coordinating with Cuba as part of a foreign influence campaign.
Threats to America's prosperity begins in Washington
The economy remains solid. From 2016 to 2024, annual GDP growth averaged 2.5%. After a rocky first quarter, the balance of 2025 matched that performance.
