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Sorry, Biden's Pardons Are Much Worse Than Trump's

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Politics
Jan 22, 2025
A Big TikTok Consideration Trump Needs to Prioritize on Day One

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Politics
Jan 20, 2025
What Kind of Democracy in America?

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Politics
Jan 22, 2025
Fire, Wind, and California

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Politics
Jan 21, 2025
Rebuking the False Dichotomy of Progress vs. Reaction

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Politics
Jan 20, 2025
Can Tulsi Gabbard Lead a Broken Intelligence Community?

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Politics
Jan 17, 2025
The LA Fires Are the Horrifying Consequence of Democratic Misrule

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Politics
Jan 15, 2025
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Sorry, Biden's Pardons Are Much Worse Than Trump's

There are notable differences between the recent pardons granted by Biden and Trump.

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Politics
Jan 22, 2025

A Big TikTok Consideration Trump Needs to Prioritize on Day One

President Trump faces a host of legal issues related to the 2024 Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

John Yoo
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 20, 2025

The LA Fires Are the Horrifying Consequence of Democratic Misrule

Blue states’ embrace of progressive fads over good governance was bound to end in disaster.

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 15, 2025

LA’s Dreams Went Up in Flames

Politicians are to blame for a shocking lack of preparation.

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 10, 2025

Don't Fall For Merchan's Trap

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 8, 2025

Why Europe and America Need Each Other

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 3, 2025

We Need a Full Accounting of Biden’s Presidential Incapacity

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Dec 31, 2024

Biden’s Lawfare by Other Means

John Yoo
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Dec 26, 2024

The Fani Willis Trump Fiasco Is Far from Over. In Fact, It’s Just Getting Started

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Dec 21, 2024

Elon Musk and the Rise of the Alt-Oligarchy

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Dec 21, 2024
Research
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National Poll from Civitas Institute: Trump Victory Driven by Voters Who Reject Status Quo

Daron Shaw
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Politics
Dec 11, 2024
Commentary
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Sorry, Biden's Pardons Are Much Worse Than Trump's

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 22, 2025

A Big TikTok Consideration Trump Needs to Prioritize on Day One

John Yoo
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 20, 2025

The LA Fires Are the Horrifying Consequence of Democratic Misrule

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 15, 2025

LA’s Dreams Went Up in Flames

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 10, 2025

Don't Fall For Merchan's Trap

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 8, 2025

Why Europe and America Need Each Other

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 3, 2025
Videos
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Richard Epstein Reacts to Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing

Richard Epstein Reacts to Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing

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Jan 17, 2025
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John Yoo: Jack Smith Shows No Regret or Second Guessing

John Yoo: Jack Smith Shows No Regret or Second Guessing

Politics
Jan 14, 2025
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John Yoo: Merchan Is ‘Making Sure’ Trump Is the First Felon President

John Yoo: Merchan Is ‘Making Sure’ Trump Is the First Felon President

Politics
Jan 6, 2025
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John Yoo: Critics Skewer New York Judge for Scheduling Trump’s Sentencing Before Inauguration

John Yoo: Critics Skewer New York Judge for Scheduling Trump’s Sentencing Before Inauguration

Politics
Jan 3, 2025
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John Yoo: Biden Uses Carter’s Death to Take Dig at Trump

John Yoo: Biden Uses Carter’s Death to Take Dig at Trump

Politics
Dec 30, 2024
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Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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