Jul 15, 2019
Good morning from Washington. Is it possible to still have bipartisan friendships—and even marriages? Jeanne Safer joins Rob Bluey and Virginia Allen on the podcast to talk about how to make it work. Jarrett Stepman braved a socialist conference, and sketches out today what he learned from a world of gender-neutral bathrooms, preferred pronouns, and a desire to abolish the family. Plus: Nolan Peterson says Russia is inspiring Iran’s recent moves, and Greg Scott raves about a new book for conservatives looking to make a difference. “In your heart, you know he’s right”: Fifty-five years ago today, Barry Goldwater became the GOP nominee.
I Went to a Socialism Conference. Here Are My 6 Observations.
The 2019 Socialism conference, which had the tag line “No Borders, No Bosses, No Binaries,” contained a cross-section of the most pertinent hard-left thought in America.
Iran’s Provocations Are Drawn From Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Playbook
In this new era of hybrid warfare, adversaries are able to threaten American security interests and undermine the U.S.-led democratic world order without resorting to direct military action.
These Defensive Uses of Firearms Should Disarm Second Amendment Skeptics
In early June, a woman defended her home and her children by retrieving her handgun and shooting a man using a hammer to break into her home.
Megan Rapinoe Has No Good Reason to Skip White House Visit
“Maybe America is great for a few people right now, but it’s not great for enough Americans in this world," Rapinoe says. Yet the facts paint the exact opposite picture. What we have in America is growing prosperity for every demographic, particularly women.
New Book Offers Vision for ‘American Restoration’ Beginning at Home
In the final analysis, “American Restoration” is so hopeful because the authors’ “it starts with you” advice for cumulative cultural change at the most local level is so doable.
Cartoon: Democrats Driving Left
Here's the latest cartoon from The Daily Signal's Michael Ramirez.
Podcast: This Liberal's Been Married to a Conservative for Decades. Here's Her Advice.
Jeanne Safer, a psychologist and liberal, has been married for nearly 40 years to National Review senior editor Rick Brookhiser.
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