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Two New Indictments Illuminate China’s Unconventional War Against The U.S.

China doesn't need missiles to attack the United States. They're already using hackers, spies, and meth engineers.

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Helen Raleigh

Despite War On Masculinity, Good Men Stood Up To Stop Latest Assassination Attempt

In dangerous moments, societies need good, masculine men who are willing to step forward.

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Helen Raleigh

U.S., U.K. Lawmakers Finally Scrutinize China’s Use Of ‘Cultural Associations’ As Communist Fronts

Lawmakers in the U.S. and U.K. have taken steps to demand greater accountability from organizations suspected of advancing Beijing’s agenda.

20.04.2026 4

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Helen Raleigh

U.S. Blockade Of Iranian Ports Could Finally Break Iran — But Only If We Do It Right

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a significant escalation that carries considerable risks and rewards.

17.04.2026 6

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Helen Raleigh

Spain Killed A 25-Year-Old Rape Victim And Harvested Her Organs

If Democrats regain unified control of U.S. federal government, pressure to federalize or normalize euthanasia will intensify.

01.04.2026 10

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Helen Raleigh

Politicians Think More Zoning Laws Will Fix Housing Prices, But The Data Says Otherwise

Should land-use decisions rest with the families who live there or with politicians pursuing ideological agendas from above?

26.03.2026 7

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Helen Raleigh

Trump Is Dismantling Xi’s ‘China Dream’ One Piece At A Time

China has been chasing the title of world superpower for over a decade. Trump is still holding Xi back.

11.03.2026 10

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Helen Raleigh

Europe’s Willful Irrelevance In Iran War Proves JD Vance Right

Defensive steps and condemnations of Iran’s attacks show some alignment, but the overall slow, weak posture validates JD Vance’s warning.

10.03.2026 9

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Helen Raleigh

California Mayor Refuses To Resign After Ex-Fiance Went To Prison For Being A CCP Spy

Beijing is targeting local U.S. politics with unchecked influence operations in an effort to undermine our democracy.

02.03.2026 20

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Helen Raleigh

Surprise: Basing College Admissions On Merit Instead Of Skin Is Good For Everyone

New evidence shows that the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action is not a setback; instead, it facilitates improved outcomes for all.

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While Jimmy Lai Sits In Prison, Eileen Gu Takes The CCP’s Millions

As Americans, we should celebrate heroes like Jimmy Lai and demand accountability from public figures such as Eileen Gu.

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Report: These Chinese Researchers At U.S. Universities Have CCP Ties

American academia and policymakers must strengthen vetting for J-1 and other visa applicants with ties to high-risk institutions or programs.

10.02.2026 10

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Helen Raleigh

Starmer’s Pathetic China Debut Is A Lesson For All Western Leaders 

Europe must learn that Xi Jinping only plays nice when faced with resolute strength, not bowing and scraping.

05.02.2026 10

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The Loneliest Man in Zhongnanhai: Xi Jinping’s Purges and the Price of Absolute Power

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has unleashed yet another seismic purge in the People’s Liberation Army, removing two of its highest-ranking commanders:...

01.02.2026 10

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Helen Raleigh

Inside The Alliance Between American Marxists And Communist China

As the DSA translates electoral success into governing power, its documented efforts to build ties with the CCP cannot simply be brushed off.

28.01.2026 40

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Trump Is The One Fighting For Women’s Liberation In Iran, Not Western Feminists

It seems that Western feminists are only interested in discussing women’s rights when they can blame it on Trump or Israel.

15.01.2026 10

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Helen Raleigh

The Iranian People Are Paying The Price For 50 Years Of Democrats’ Bad Policy

As massive protests continue to escalate across Iran — now in their third week, spreading to all 31 provinces, with protesters demanding the fall of...

15.01.2026 60

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Helen Raleigh

Trump’s Maduro Capture Is A Warning For China: Stay Out Of Our Hemisphere

After investing billions of dollars, China's bid to turn Venezuela into a Latin American vassal now faces a severe setback.

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Yes, Trump Pardoned 70-Year-Old Colorado Election Clerk, Gov. Polis Should Too

As Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, Tina Peters' supporters call on Gov. Polis to reflect that spirit.

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Helen Raleigh

Trump’s National Security Strategy Lays Out a Pragmatic China Strategy

The White House has released a new National Security Strategy whose central purpose is unambiguous: to ensure the United States remains the...

12.12.2025 10

The Daily Signal

Helen Raleigh

Climate Activists Are Pricing Coloradans Out Of Heating Their Homes 

Colorado's aggressive emissions reductions risk higher energy bills and reduced affordability for working-class residents.

11.12.2025 30

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Helen Raleigh

Beijing’s Aggressive Campaign Against Japan’s Iron Lady Backfires

Communist China and Japan have been engaging in a serious diplomatic dispute over Taiwan for almost a month. While Japan strives...

05.12.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

More Skilled Construction Workers Are The Key To Solving America’s Housing Crisis

Rather than rent control and subsidies, there’s a real solution: addressing the critical shortage of skilled workers in construction.

04.12.2025 8

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Helen Raleigh

Clinton Treasury Sec. Larry Summers Cozied Up To Epstein, And Likely The CCP

Summers sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein on pursuing an extramarital affair with a CCP-connected mentee, raises serious ethical concerns.

21.11.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Thanks to the Woke Math Movement, Some Freshmen at UCSD Can’t Do Grade Level Math

A new report from the University of California, San Diego has ignited a viral conversation on social media, because it demonstrates the alarming lack...

17.11.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

A Ruthless Chinese Communist Party Requires A Ruthless Leader

A new biography of the father of Chinese leader Xi Jinping by Joseph Torigan, The Party’s Interests Come First, provides valuable insights into how...

17.11.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Chinese Government Uses Threats, Secret Police To Cancel U.S. Film Festival 

The CCP's harassment of individuals both in the US and China was successful in pressuring the cancellation of the IndieChina Film Festival.

14.11.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Mamdani’s Vast Support Among The College-Educated Tells Us All We Need to Know About Higher Ed

New York City’s election suggests that higher education must undergo significant changes to prevent socialism from taking over America.

10.11.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Trump’s Trip to Asia Signals Second Term China Policy

President Donald Trump recently wrapped up a crucial weeklong trip to Asia, including a significant summit with Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the...

03.11.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Trump Should Stop Sharing Intel With The U.K. Until It Punishes Chinese Espionage

The Starmer government must urgently reevaluate its approach to China to sustain the trust and confidence of its closest ally, the U.S.

24.10.2025 10

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After Leftist Smear Campaign, Northern MI University Bypasses Strong Presidential Candidate

America’s universities will fail to succeed unless they choose leaders based on who is the most qualified candidate and who is best equipped to lead...

22.10.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

The US Can Break Free From China’s Control of Rare Earth Minerals

President Donald Trump has recently signaled his intent to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods due to Beijing’s sweeping restrictions...

15.10.2025 9

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Helen Raleigh

TikTok Pushes Sexual Content To Minors While Censoring Christian Games: Report

All seven accounts soon 'encountered pornographic content just a small number of clicks after setting up the account.'

14.10.2025 9

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Helen Raleigh

China Escalates Cyberattacks That Are Increasingly Hard To Detect

The Trump administration must take decisive action to hold the Chinese government and its affiliated hackers accountable for their cyber activities.

13.10.2025 20

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Helen Raleigh

Taking Meds You Don’t Need To Spite Trump While Pregnant Makes You A Horrible Mother

Using your pregnancy to advance political agendas won’t affect Trump, but it could profoundly affect your child's health and future.

26.09.2025 10

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Is the CCP Waging a ‘Reverse Opium War’ on America?

A recent congressional hearing has highlighted the concerning role of the Chinese Communist Party in America’s drug supply chain.  The House...

25.09.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Twelfth Grade Math And Reading Scores Are Worse Than Ever, Thanks To ‘Equity’  

The U.S. Department of Education recently released test results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, showing that American high school...

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UATX An Outlier Among Colleges In Expressing Opposition To Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

The dean of UATX wrote to students and faculty describing security measures in place and reaffirming UATX’s commitment to free speech.

18.09.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

China’s ‘Grand’ Military Parade Is a Facade That Barely Conceals Its Vulnerabilities

Last week, the Chinese Communist Party commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a meticulously orchestrated military parade,...

10.09.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

While All Eyes Focus on Russia, the CCP Has Been Quietly Meddling in U.S. Politics for Years

Since 2016, allegations of Russian meddling in U.S. elections have dominated our political discourse and media coverage. Yet, this focus has diverted...

28.08.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Colorado’s Zoning Tyrants Go To War Against A Christian-Owned French Bakery

Is it truly in the county’s best interest to destroy a thriving business and a cherished community hub simply to enforce its zoning ordinance?

27.08.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Bed Bath & Beyond Joins Countless Other Companies Ditching Bad-For-Business California

Despite these troubling economic conditions and many businesses leaving, it seems unlikely that Gov. Newsom and the Democrat majority in the...

25.08.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Americans Who ‘Learned To Code’ At Obama’s Behest Can’t Find Jobs Now

'Learn to code' turned out to be one of the most misguided pieces of career advice, and college grads are bearing the brunt of it.

15.08.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Chinese Immigrants Create 21 Children Via Surrogate Before Allegedly Abusing Them

While investigating allegations of abuse, police discovered 15 children under the age of three in the Chinese couple's L.A. mansion.

13.08.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

China’s Sudden ‘Safety Concern’ of Nvidia’s Chips May Be Driven by Other Motives

In an escalation of geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, Chinese regulators accused Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips of harboring...

08.08.2025 9

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Helen Raleigh

Trump Must Resist Beijing’s Attempts to Sabotage America’s Panama Deal

The inclusion of a Chinese state-owned shipping company in this port deal would not just alter the agreement's original purpose but also jeopardize...

04.08.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

The US-Japan Trade Deal Provides Both Certainty and Clarification

President Donald Trump announced last week that the U.S. has successfully negotiated a new trade deal with Japan, one of our greatest trading partners...

28.07.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

Apple Puts America At Risk By Partnering With China

Patrick McGee's new book, Apple in China, shows how the most important company in the world sold America out to the CCP.

28.07.2025 10

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Helen Raleigh

China Is Increasingly Holding U.S. Citizens Hostage Indefinitely

In recent years, business travel to China has become even more risky because of China’s arbitrary and undisclosed exit bans.

25.07.2025 30

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‘Atomic Echoes’ Documentary Highlights The Terrible Costs Of Nuclear War

Two women interview atomic veterans and trace Japanese souvenirs on a quest to understand their families' ties to nuclear war.

15.07.2025 10

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