In my home library are several books about manhood. All of them share one attribute: they begin by pointing out our culture’s antipathy to the concepts of “manhood” and “manliness.” In the first pages of “Manliness,” for instance, Harvard University professor Harvey Mansfield recounts this incident: ‘Recently I had a call from the alumnus magazine…
The Capitol’s Statuary Hall
On the quick walk from my office to the House floor to vote, I paused a moment in Statuary Hall, my favorite room in the Capitol building. The room once served as the meeting place for the U.S. House of Representatives, back when there were fewer representatives and each member’s desk could fit in the…
‘They’re Going to Move Me Over to Fox’: MSNBC Guest Says Endlessly Raising Taxes Will Hurt Capitalism
MSNBC guest Donny Deutsch warned about endlessly raising taxes, saying it would be harmful to capitalism, during a Friday interview. “At some point, I know I’m going to get lambasted from this as the guy—at some point, taxes get to a point where it’s just, you know, you can’t raise taxes to a certain point…
A Glimpse of China’s Ownership in US
Commentary China is more involved in your life than you might think. Sure, who doesn’t like fried rice? Who doesn’t own a thing “Made in China?” However, the kind of involvement I am talking about runs deeper than that. Precisely speaking, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is becoming increasingly involved in the everyday lives of…
Caitlyn Jenner Files Paperwork to Run for Governor of California
LOS ANGELES—Former Olympic gold medal winner-turned reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner filed paperwork April 23 to run for governor of California in a likely recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom later this year. “California has been my home for nearly 50 years. I came here because I knew that anyone, regardless of their background or…
One Senator Voted ‘No’ Vote on Bipartisan Asian Hate Crimes Bill
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the lone senator to vote against an Asian hate crimes bill on Thursday, said he could not approve the measure because the wording of the legislation was too broad and would infringe on the First Amendment. On Thursday, the Senate approved 94-1 the measure that would combat violence against Asian-Americans and…
Alberta Halts Coal Exploration in Rockies While Consultations Ongoing
EDMONTON—Alberta is immediately halting exploration in the Rocky Mountains while it continues to consult the public about coal mines. A panel struck to carry out consultations says it is responding to concerns raised by Albertans, including those who participated in an online survey. The province says almost 25,000 Albertans participated in the survey between March…
CCP Signals to Fully Lift Restrictions on Birth Control as Population Crisis Looms
China’s population is aging and the number of births has plummeted. The Central Bank of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has published a paper calling for full liberalization and encouragement of childbearing. Some experts say that for economic reasons and overall war preparedness, Xi Jinping may go back to Mao Zedong’s route and fully lift…
Maricopa County 2020 Election Audit on Track After Democrats Refuse to Pay $1 Million
An audit of votes cast in Arizona’s largest election during the 2020 election is proceeding after the Arizona Democratic Party on Friday refused to pay a $1 million bond. “The Arizona Democratic Party will not risk our supporters’ hard-earned dollars to pay off the Cyber Ninjas for a procedure they are billing Arizona taxpayers to the…
Maricopa County 2020 Election Audit Appears on Track to Go Ahead After Democrats Refuse to Pay Bond
6 p.m. update: The Arizona Democratic Party on Friday said it will not pay a judge-ordered $1 million bond, suggesting that the audit will continue unabated after a court earlier in the day ordered a pause of Maricopa County votes during the 2020 election. The Arizona Democratic Party released a statement confirming it won’t pay. “Today’s…
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