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Christopher Bedford of the Federalist considers the larger context of a controversial comment uttered this week on Capitol Hill.
Christopher Bedford of the Federalist considers the larger context of a controversial comment uttered this week on Capitol Hill.
 
On Thursday, results were released from a preliminary study indicating that the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 may successfully fight off variant forms of the virus that have been discovered in Great Britain and South Africa.
On Thursday, results were released from a preliminary study indicating that the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 may successfully fight off variant forms of the virus that have been discovered in Great Britain and South Africa.
 
Bill Moore looks at the potential fallout from the systemic failure in the 2020 election
Bill Moore looks at the potential fallout from the systemic failure in the 2020 election
 
Left-of-center analyst Michael Lind reports for Tablet about recent movement among techies on the West Coast.
Left-of-center analyst Michael Lind reports for Tablet about recent movement among techies on the West Coast.
 
Here is the interview Alex Newman of The New American Magazine and I did on December 23.
 
In his first major announcement as chief justice, Paul Newby has named Superior Court Judge Andrew Heath director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts.
In his first major announcement as chief justice, Paul Newby has named Superior Court Judge Andrew Heath director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts.
 
Radicals on campus do more than just “cancel” speakers. Failure by administrators to stand firm alters the atmosphere at colleges as well as, eventually, our system of government.
Radicals on campus do more than just “cancel” speakers. Failure by administrators to stand firm alters the atmosphere at colleges as well as, eventually, our system of government.
 
Chrissy Clark of the Washington Free Beacon highlights discord in the Windy City’s schools.
Chrissy Clark of the Washington Free Beacon highlights discord in the Windy City’s schools.
 
Moments after the N.C. State Supreme Court held its formal ceremonial investiture for all newly elected members, Republicans signaled that the extended closures of North Carolina’s judicial branch ordered by former Democrat Chief Justice Cherie Beasley due to COVID-19 can’t continue under the state
Moments after the N.C. State Supreme Court held its formal ceremonial investiture for all newly elected members, Republicans signaled that the extended closures of North Carolina’s judicial branch ordered by former Democrat Chief Justice Cherie Beasley due to COVID-19 can’t continue under the state
 
The Capitol Police said Thursday that an officer has died after he sustained injuries while responding to the Wednesday riots, which engulfed the Capitol building, sent lawmakers into hiding, and paused the electoral certification process for the afternoon.
The Capitol Police said Thursday that an officer has died after he sustained injuries while responding to the Wednesday riots, which engulfed the Capitol building, sent lawmakers into hiding, and paused the electoral certification process for the afternoon.
 
As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
 
During Murphy's primary battles, the Haymaker tended to accept Murphy's positions at face value, but now they have observed things that lead them to dig deeper.
During Murphy's primary battles, the Haymaker tended to accept Murphy's positions at face value, but now they have observed things that lead them to dig deeper.
 
Steven Rader compares the Moldovan Twitter Revolution to the storming of the Capitol this week.
Steven Rader compares the Moldovan Twitter Revolution to the storming of the Capitol this week.
 
Twitter has deleted President Trump's account. He should have left Twitter long ago
Twitter has deleted President Trump's account. He should have left Twitter long ago
 
The previous essay dealt with the moral decline of the student body in higher education — one of the motives behind my recent retirement after three decades of teaching college English.
The previous essay dealt with the moral decline of the student body in higher education — one of the motives behind my recent retirement after three decades of teaching college English.
 
Glenn Greenwald draws profound connection between 9-11 and what happend at the Capitol this week
Glenn Greenwald draws profound connection between 9-11 and what happend at the Capitol this week
 
As the Biden administration takes office, there will be a stark contrast with the Trump administration on almost all policy areas.
As the Biden administration takes office, there will be a stark contrast with the Trump administration on almost all policy areas.
 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement on Thursday slamming those involved in the violence that unfolded yesterday in the nation’s capital.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement on Thursday slamming those involved in the violence that unfolded yesterday in the nation’s capital.
 
Our country is, no doubt, in a horrible mess - an embarrassment to the world and on the verge of destroying the very goodness, principles, and freedom that we had been founded on.
Our country is, no doubt, in a horrible mess - an embarrassment to the world and on the verge of destroying the very goodness, principles, and freedom that we had been founded on.
 
Yesterday, a mob of election protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol building, tearing down barriers and forcing entry as the House and Senate convened to certify the 2020 presidential results.
Yesterday, a mob of election protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol building, tearing down barriers and forcing entry as the House and Senate convened to certify the 2020 presidential results.
 
James Antle of the Washington Examiner focuses on the Republican Party’s future.
James Antle of the Washington Examiner focuses on the Republican Party’s future.
 
Although there are already hundreds of different types of potatoes in the United States, the government wants additional varieties and is spending $2.5 million to develop more kinds.
Although there are already hundreds of different types of potatoes in the United States, the government wants additional varieties and is spending $2.5 million to develop more kinds.
 
The explosive devices found at the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee’s officers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday were reportedly real.
The explosive devices found at the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee’s officers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday were reportedly real.
 
Students listened to public health advice for 2020: stay at home.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) called on Vice President Mike Pence and cabinet members of the Trump administration to invoke the 25th Amendment and strip the president of his executive authority.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) called on Vice President Mike Pence and cabinet members of the Trump administration to invoke the 25th Amendment and strip the president of his executive authority.
 
In the spirit of the exception proving the rule, most lovers of liberty accept that government has a critical role to play in combatting communicable disease.
In the spirit of the exception proving the rule, most lovers of liberty accept that government has a critical role to play in combatting communicable disease.
 
Voters in 2020 gave Republicans more seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court, including elevating Republican Paul Newby to the Chief Justice seat.
Voters in 2020 gave Republicans more seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court, including elevating Republican Paul Newby to the Chief Justice seat.
 
Singer Kid Rock has put his money where his mouth is by donating $100,000 to the Barstool Fund that will help small businesses struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has ushered in a wave of lockdowns across the country,.
Singer Kid Rock has put his money where his mouth is by donating $100,000 to the Barstool Fund that will help small businesses struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has ushered in a wave of lockdowns across the country,.
 
Without consulting “the Google” or any other resource answer these questions. What are the three branches of government?
Without consulting “the Google” or any other resource answer these questions. What are the three branches of government?
 
Joshua Lawson reminds us in a Federalist column that the changing calendar didn’t flip a magical switch.
Joshua Lawson reminds us in a Federalist column that the changing calendar didn’t flip a magical switch.
 
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said thousands of LAPD employees are reluctant to be inoculated with a coronavirus vaccine.
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said thousands of LAPD employees are reluctant to be inoculated with a coronavirus vaccine.
 
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