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DC and LA Failures Play Into Trump’s Hands

Although clearly violating America’s long-standing federalist principles, Trump’s incursions are being justified by the incompetence of most blue-city leaders.

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Aug 14, 2025

Climate Lawyers Try a New Approach

Heatstroke killed Julie Leon on a 108-degree day. A lawsuit blames oil companies.

Michael Toth

Politics

Aug 11, 2025

Reading the New Conservatives

Richard Reinsch reviews The New Conservatives by Oren Cass.

Richard M. Reinsch II

Politics

Jul 31, 2025

The Specter of Chaos in New York

Could a Mayor Mamdani keep the city safe during Luigi Mangione’s trial?

Michael Toth

Politics

Jul 30, 2025

Trump and Wiles Are like a New Madden and Summerall

Michael Toth

Politics

Jul 17, 2025

Under Zohran Mamdani, the Jewish Exodus from New York Is Likely to Accelerate

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jul 8, 2025

Waning American Pride Threatens the Republic

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jul 7, 2025

New York’s Surging New Leftist Tide Is a Chilling Warning to the West

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jun 24, 2025

Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Depends on American Oil

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jun 24, 2025

Trump Should Win His Court Battle with Newsom over Riot Response

John Yoo, Robert Delahunty

Politics

Jun 19, 2025

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The Surge of the Small Donorate in U.S. Elections: A View from Texas Statewide Campaigns.”

Grant Ferguson, James Gimpel, Mark Owens, and Daron Shaw

Politics

Sep 4, 2024

Campaign Ads and the Differences Between Soliciting Donations and Mobilizing Volunteers

Grant Ferguson, James Gimpel, Mark Owens, Daron Shaw

Politics

May 20, 2024

Commentary

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DC and LA Failures Play Into Trump’s Hands

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Aug 14, 2025

Climate Lawyers Try a New Approach

Michael Toth

Politics

Aug 11, 2025

Reading the New Conservatives

Richard M. Reinsch II

Politics

Jul 31, 2025

The Specter of Chaos in New York

Michael Toth

Politics

Jul 30, 2025

Trump and Wiles Are like a New Madden and Summerall

Michael Toth

Politics

Jul 17, 2025

Under Zohran Mamdani, the Jewish Exodus from New York Is Likely to Accelerate

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jul 8, 2025

Videos

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Kotkin: Non-Aligned Nations Navigating a Multipolar World

Kotkin: Non-Aligned Nations Navigating a Multipolar World

Politics

Aug 19, 2025

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Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump Takes On the Conservative Judiciary

Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump Takes On the Conservative Judiciary

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Jun 2, 2025

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Trump’s Drug Pricing Plan: Consequences for Innovation and Patient Access

Trump’s Drug Pricing Plan: Consequences for Innovation and Patient Access

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May 13, 2025

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John Yoo: The DOJ Is Being ‘Tricky’ but They May Be Right

John Yoo: The DOJ Is Being ‘Tricky’ but They May Be Right

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Mar 18, 2025

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John Yoo: How Will Trump Try to ‘Redirect’ the Justice Department Toward ‘Public Order and Safety’?

John Yoo: How Will Trump Try to ‘Redirect’ the Justice Department Toward ‘Public Order and Safety’?

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Mar 14, 2025

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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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