Politics

U.S. Intercepted Iranian Missiles Targeting American Forces in Kuwait, Central Command Says

The latest attacks further undermine what remains of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and will likely add strain to ongoing efforts to reach a deal that will end the war.

The radical feminist underground makes inroads with Republicans

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Hope, Change, Troll

Spencer Pratt, the reality star people love to hate-watch, is running for office—and betting that infamy can be political currency.

People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity

Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani Mahama

Use It or Lose It

Freedom of speech, and of the press, can be guaranteed only if Americans exercise their rights.

The Plight of the Radical’s Children

A new novel by Harriet Clark, the daughter of a jailed revolutionary, shows that rigid ideology is no match for the humanizing presence of a child.

How to Silence the Federal Workforce

A proposal to push would-be whistleblowers to sign nondisclosure agreements is part of a bigger effort to hide government secrets.

‘We want fans to know the risks’: US immigrant rights groups mobilize across World Cup host cities amid ICE fears

More than 120 groups issued warning to 10 million visitors about ‘serious rights violations’ under Trump

School choice is winning. It's time to double down

In the 1990s, I asked Milton Friedman how I should approach charitable giving. His answer was to invest in school choice, a concept he had invented decades earlier. At the time, school choice barely existed. Now, it’s exploding. Friedman’s advice was right on — my bet has paid off. Now, it is time for all of us who care about what’s best for children to double down.

D.C. Progressives’ Great Socialist Hope

The bitter contest for Washington’s mayor has replicated the Democrats’ central ideological struggle.

California primary races to watch as 61 candidates seek governor's mansion

The nation’s most populous state is holding its primaries on Tuesday, including close elections that will draw national attention.

Europe’s deadly heat wave exposes the danger of climate utopianism

Europe is engulfed in a deadly heat wave that demonstrates the danger of embracing utopian energy policies. Democrats in America should pay close attention.