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Slouching Toward Open Season on Jews

Slouching Toward Open Season on Jews

Jews celebrating Hanukkah were just slaughtered by Muslim gunmen on an Australian beach, in an imitation of the October 7 massacres. An inert...

yesterday 10

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Victor Davis Hanson

Conspiracy Theorists Are Conspiring to Be Stupid

The Epstein papers have dropped, and, of course, as anyone with the brain power exceeding that of your common garden snail could’ve told you, it...

yesterday 30

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Kurt Schlichter

Is President Donald Trump Going to Heaven?

Is President Donald Trump Going to Heaven?

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg once expressed great confidence about his eternal destiny, remarking that he had earned his place in...

yesterday 50

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Armstrong Williams

In Appreciation of What Makes America's Generosity Possible

In Appreciation of What Makes America's Generosity Possible

The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what we have, which includes the kind of society that has made countless blessings possible. The...

yesterday 30

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Veronique De Rugy

Merry Christmas to All (and Thank God You’re Not a Democrat)

Merry Christmas to All (and Thank God You’re Not a Democrat)

Well, it’s finally here – the day that seemed to take forever to arrive and was over in a blip when you were a kid: it is Christmas. First off,...

yesterday 30

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Derek Hunter

Kafka on Steroids

Kafka on Steroids

There is a lot that I don’t understand. I saw a couple of comments that flew completely over my balding head. Vice President JD Vance: “I think...

yesterday 20

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Alan Joseph Bauer

A Messianic Jew Reflects on Christmas

A Messianic Jew Reflects on Christmas

Is Christmas a holiday with pagan origins? Is it wrong to celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25? And what about putting up a Christmas tree?...

yesterday 10

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Michael Brown

Why Christmas Is the Greatest Story of All Time

Why Christmas Is the Greatest Story of All Time

Across cultures throughout human history, people have sought to flee oppression and escape persecution. A recurring theme in Western classical...

yesterday 10

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Scott Powell

Jesus Brought Division, Not ‘Peace on Earth’

Jesus Brought Division, Not ‘Peace on Earth’

Few verses are more popular at Christmas than Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward man.” It’s a...

yesterday 10

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Will Alexander

My Christmas Carol

I wrote "Dear Father, Dear Son: Two Lives... Eight Hours" a few years ago. It is about an eight-hour conversation with my father, after not having...

yesterday 10

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Larry Elder

What 'A Christmas Carol' Taught Me About Purgatory

What 'A Christmas Carol' Taught Me About Purgatory

There is a doctrine in Catholicism that not all souls are prepared for heaven at death, and that some must undergo a spiritual purification in a...

yesterday 10

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Laura Hollis

No Judah, No Jesus

No Judah, No Jesus

Returning from a recent speaking tour across the U.S., I was overwhelmed by the number of times about which I spoke about the significance of...

yesterday 10

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Jonathan Feldstein

Let There Be Light

Let There Be Light

"Let there be light," said the voice opening scripture eons before he cried out, pushed out of his mother's womb. The light bringer brought light...

yesterday 10

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Erick Erickson

Joy to the World

Joy to the World

One of the greatest Christmas carols involves the contributions of three men, with the first two working independently of each other. The first was...

yesterday 10

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Jerry Newcombe

60 Minutes Offers 'Syrupy Minutes' for the Left

CBS "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi raged against the network's Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss when she delayed her story on how the Trump...

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Tim Graham

Destroying Countrysides to Save Earth From a Climate Non-Crisis

Destroying Countrysides to Save Earth From a Climate Non-Crisis

Energy analyst Robert Bryce maintains a database showing that, as of November 2025, local communities have rejected or restricted 595 wind, 475...

previous day 20

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Paul Driessen

The Common Faith of Elise Stefanik and Erika Kirk

The Common Faith of Elise Stefanik and Erika Kirk

Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican candidate running to unseat New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced she is pulling out of the race and...

previous day 10

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Star Parker

Voluntary Deportations Gain Steam

Voluntary Deportations Gain Steam

On Monday, the Trump Administration announced it is tripling its bonus to $3,000 for illegal aliens who voluntarily self-deport, along with free...

previous day 10

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John And Andy Schlafly

In the Dark in San Francisco

In the Dark in San Francisco

We were at my brother's residence in San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco – watching the college football playoffs – when my sister, who...

previous day 10

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Terry Jeffrey

Transformational Change Often Looks Like a Failure in the Middle

Transformational Change Often Looks Like a Failure in the Middle

In the mid-80’s, Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s The Change Masters was a must read for anyone wanting to increase innovation and employee participation in...

previous day 10

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Terry Paulson

Should Have Been Aborted

Should Have Been Aborted

I had given up hope. My entire life, I had never made any connections with anyone in my past biologically related to me. I had scant information...

previous day 10

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Ryan Bomberger

MAHA | Make Travel Family Friendly Again

You may have seen Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently knocking out pull-ups in an airport; fully...

previous day 10

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Ashley Evdokimo

Trump's Most Important Achievement

Trump's Most Important Achievement

Experts estimate that during the Biden administration, around 9 million migrants crossed illegally into the United States and remained in the...

previous day 3

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Ron York

2025 Media Malpractice Recognized With the Heckler Awards Pt. 2 — The Individual (Dis)Honors

It is time to continue the rundown of the worst seen from our media complex with The Heckler Awards, our recognition of the worst from the...

previous day 6

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Brad Slager

This Is Not a Test

There is no desire for a MAGA or conservative "purity test." I am grateful for those who put comments after my articles. Some are very kind, while...

previous day 20

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Alan Joseph Bauer

Our Gift to You This Holiday Season

Our Gift to You This Holiday Season

To celebrate Christmas and ring in 2026, Townhall is matching our biggest sale ever on VIP memberships. Now through January 1, until 11:59 pm PT,...

previous day 10

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Townhall Staff

The Ultimate Christmas List for Conservatives

The Ultimate Christmas List for Conservatives

It's Christmas Eve, and it's also my birthday, which is awesome – it's the best day of the year to have a birthday. Merry Christmas! Everybody...

previous day 40

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Kurt Schlichter

Socialism vs. Capitalism

Socialism vs. Capitalism

People criticize capitalism. A recent Axios-Generation poll says, "College students prefer socialism to capitalism." Why? Because they believe...

previous day 40

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John Stossel

'Experts' Continue to Get It Wrong As Trump Shatters Jobs Expectations and Rebuilds American Prosperity

'Experts' Continue to Get It Wrong As Trump Shatters Jobs Expectations and Rebuilds American Prosperity

As an entrepreneur and staunch defender of the America First agenda, I've always believed that real results speak louder than the endless...

previous day 30

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Jake Hoffman

‘Never Again’ Is Always

‘Never Again’ Is Always

It has been a very rough time for the Jewish people as of late. Last week, during what should be one of the most joyous times of the year, the week...

tuesday 4

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Jeremy Frankel

FDA’s Rotten Leadership Drives Away Legendary Medical Researcher

FDA’s Rotten Leadership Drives Away Legendary Medical Researcher

There’s an old saying in organizational management that you shouldn’t let bad people drive away good people. It’s like the idiom that one bad apple...

tuesday 2

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Jared Whitley

Here's What I Think About the Conservative Infighting

Here's What I Think About the Conservative Infighting

Editor’s Note: J oin us in the fight against the radical left today and support our reporting as President Trump continues to usher in the Golden...

tuesday 2

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Kurt Schlichter

JD’s JD

JD Vance is a bright guy, but he appears to be missing a key distinction. People who met with JD Vance during his visit with his wife to Israel a...

tuesday 9

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Alan Joseph Bauer

Holiday Gratitude: Supporting the Men and Women Who Serve

Holiday Gratitude: Supporting the Men and Women Who Serve

Here's something we can all do this holiday season: show heartfelt support for our men and women in uniform. There are currently about 2.1 million...

tuesday 3

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Tom Purcell

How 'Woke' Thinking Leads to Antisemitism

How 'Woke' Thinking Leads to Antisemitism

Antisemitism is on the upswing in the United States and around the world. Although antisemitism has a long tradition on the European right, the...

tuesday 2

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John C. Goodman

Recognizing Media Malfunctions With the Heckler Awards - Part 1: The Industry Technical Trophies

With the year coming to a close, it is time to haul the news from the media to the curb, but we first need to dig through the pile and sort the...

tuesday 8

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Brad Slager

From Magna Carta to Mass Arrests: Britain’s Warning to America

From Magna Carta to Mass Arrests: Britain’s Warning to America

Imagine facing arrest simply for posting sharp or critical comments online. Picture the police at your door for expressing opposition to mass...

tuesday 30

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Douglas Carswell

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Deviates From Core Concepts of Law

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Deviates From Core Concepts of Law

Catholicism, and religions in general, are sets of laws and ethical principles that govern human behavior. While civil laws hold us accountable for...

tuesday 40

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Ira Mehlman

The Jones Act: America’s Shield in a World of Cabotage Laws

The Jones Act: America’s Shield in a World of Cabotage Laws

The world is a dangerous and competitive place. China is expanding its naval presence across the globe. Russia is rebuilding its military...

tuesday 30

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George Landrith

It's a Wonderful President

It's a Wonderful President

I've been shocked that Americans are in such a grumpy mood, as reflected in all the public opinion polls. What a paradox: At the same time, we have...

tuesday 20

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Stephen Moore

The ‘No Kings’ Mutant March Con Will Continue Into 2026

The ‘No Kings’ Mutant March Con Will Continue Into 2026

Remember those “No Kings” protests? You may not, they weren’t really relevant to people who shower and have kissed someone of the opposite sex,...

tuesday 10

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Derek Hunter

How Marjorie Taylor Greene's Antics Resurrected an Adage From the Tea Party Days

How Marjorie Taylor Greene's Antics Resurrected an Adage From the Tea Party Days

It’s nothing new. After all, this is America; one can and often does change one's opinions on political matters. So, it happens. Mitt Romney has...

tuesday 2

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Matt Vespa

Koreans Dislike Successful American Tech Companies So Much, They’re Willing to Risk US-Korea Trade Deal

Koreans Dislike Successful American Tech Companies So Much, They’re Willing to Risk US-Korea Trade Deal

The burgeoning U.S.-South Korea trade agreement is suddenly facing a breakdown due to a series of misguided actions by the Korean government, and...

tuesday 10

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Jason Chung

Trump Explains How Charlie Kirk's Murder Changed His Life

Trump Explains How Charlie Kirk's Murder Changed His Life

EXCLUSIVE – In the final weeks of the 2024 presidential election, then-candidate Donald Trump was doing nonstop rallies, many of them outdoors...

tuesday 1

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Salena Zito

Trump's Unappreciated Holiday Gift to America's Allies

Trump's Unappreciated Holiday Gift to America's Allies

PARIS – Remember being a kid and ripping open presents on Christmas morning, only to discover one relative slipped you an envelope of cash instead...

tuesday 2

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Rachel Marsden

Tariffs Are Article II Powers

Tariffs Are Article II Powers

During the Supreme Court’s recent oral arguments regarding President Trump’s tariff policy, Justice Kavanaugh asked a profound question. And the...

tuesday 1

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Chris Stigall

A Red State Handout Designed to Keep People in Poverty

A Red State Handout Designed to Keep People in Poverty

A family friend, a single mom of two small children, just got denied help from Tennessee's Families First, a program that is supposed to, among...

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Scott Morefield

'60 Minutes' Meltdown Over Accuracy, Bill Clinton Seen With Minors 'Needs Context,' Irish Football Racism

Get access to Brad Slager's "Riffed From the Headlines," a daily VIP feature where he looks to bring accountability to the mainstream media. Use...

22.12.2025 2

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Brad Slager

The Argument Is Getting Louder, and the Window Is Getting Narrower

The Argument Is Getting Louder, and the Window Is Getting Narrower

Last week, I wrote that public sentiment was shifting from raw frustration to something more organized. Voters weren’t just angry; they were...

22.12.2025 1

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Christopher Wilson

America Should Grant Political Asylum to Victims of European Tyranny

America Should Grant Political Asylum to Victims of European Tyranny

America has long been a beacon of freedom to the oppressed, a shining symbol of liberty with – as our leftist friends tell us – an unlimited moral...

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Kurt Schlichter