The New New Right Was Forged in Greed and White Backlash
While disaffection with liberal progress myths certainly propels the New Right, there’s much more to it.
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The Must-Read (Parody) Beauty Blog of a Top CIA Girlboss/Torture Queen!
(Alfreda Bikowsky Scheuer did not write this.)
Joe Biden Deserves the Blame for Killing the Iran Nuclear Deal
To make sure the Iran deal wasn't revived, Donald Trump introduced a poison pill — but Biden is the one demanding that Iran swallow it.
Russia-Ukraine War Is Another Reason to Break Free of Dirty Steel, but U.S. Companies Still Chase Profits Over Green Future
The war in Ukraine has broken the pig iron supply chain, creating an opportunity for the U.S. to lead the transition to green steel production.
The Armenian Genocide Holds a Bitter Lesson for Those Who Weep for Ukraine
From 1915 through today, politicians have made lots of great-sounding speeches. But human suffering is never part of the equation.
At the Height of Putin’s Aggression, Marine Le Pen Victory Would Threaten European Alliances
The far-right French presidential candidate has a warm relationship with Vladimir Putin and is skeptical of the EU and NATO.
NYPD Was Powerless to Stop Brooklyn Shooting — Yet Mayor Calls for Doubling Cops in Subway
They might as well double the number of churro ladies, who did as much to prevent the subway attack as the cops.
A Campaign of Terror Against Reproductive Rights Is Already Forging a Post-Roe World
Supporters of those who seek or provide abortions should recognize that law enforcement and reactionary politicians don’t need the courts or the law.
Zelenskyy Is Absolutely Right: The U.N. Must Be Reformed. But It Never Will Be.
The veto wielded by Russia — and the U.S. — in matters of war should be eliminated. But Russia and the U.S. will never permit that.
With Sweeps of Homeless Encampments, Liberal Cities Wage War on Poorest Residents
New York's Eric Adams became the latest mayor to clear out unhoused communities — a cruel reminder of how the liberal establishment fails the neediest.