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The Word: Getting properly adjusted
“That is a fine watch you have there,” said a man to his friend. “I suppose it keeps good time.” “Yes,” was the reply, “it is adjusted to heat, cold and position. I find it […]
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GONZALEZ: Trump’s culture war offensive is working
The past month has seen bold advances in President Donald Trump’s crusade to recapture cultural ground that the left had conquered in recent decades. Whether on museums, media or universities, the president is on the […]
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RYAN: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard brings back meritocracy
Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upended decades of precedent by ruling that universities could no longer use affirmative action to determine admissions for students. In the case Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, […]
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GINGRICH: Patrick O’Connell and the Miracle of Little Washington
Just 70 miles southwest of the nation’s capital, there is a small town named Little Washington nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It is the setting of an […]
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NORQUIST: A Big Beautiful Bill for July 4 will make America stronger
It is fitting that President Donald Trump aims to sign the Big Beautiful Bill by July 4: Americans will have the freedom to keep more of what they earn. The bill provides across-the-board income tax cuts for […]
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MOORE: When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight
In many ways, Fred Smith — entrepreneur extraordinaire, innovator and super patriot, at a time when we so needed patriots — was the Ben Franklin of our time. He was rightfully proud of his time […]
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The Word: Negative and positive living
Our happiness and joy in life depend largely on our attitude of mind and heart. If we take a positive attitude toward ourselves and life in general, and if we approach our problems and work […]
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DION: The fifth estate
If you’ve been a reporter long enough, you learn that when people say you’re a “member of the Fourth Estate,” they mean to insult you and to let you know they read a book once. […]
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RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces
A North Carolina high schooler was confused and scared. Upon entering the girls’ bathroom at her local high school, she encountered a boy. She went into the stall, locked the door and waited. The boy […]
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JOECKS: How deportations help American workers
If you’re concerned about income inequality, you should be a fan of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Trump has been racking up wins on immigration. In May 2024, the Biden administration released more than 62,000 […]