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Constitutional Conservatism Is Ready for Prime Time

Liberal pundits are panicking over constitutional conservatism. They shouldn’t, because every child–whether the parents are liberal or conservative–will benefit from constitutional conservatism’s ascendency. If America elects a constitutional conservative president and Congress in 2012, we’ll move forward as a freedom-loving

Wednesday Afternoon Blog Round-up

Some of the things we’re reading around the web today: Over at Powerline, an interview with Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch (!) on the state’s government shutdown. At the StoneZone, veteran political operative and bon vivant Roger Stone says

Court Set to Stop Net Neutrality?

There is a good chance net neutrality regulations might be stopped before they are ever allowed to take effect, according to Republican Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Robert McDowell. Broadcasting & Cable reports: Republican FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell says he

Repeal the War Power Usurpation

Well, here we go again. Republicans scratching their heads, watching the Democrats run circles around them. It seems The Grand Old Party is always waiting for the chance to turn tables on the Democrats, and, it just never works out.

Stonewall 2011: The Night New York Legalized Gay Marriage

On June 24, 2011, thousands gathered outside New York City’s Stonewall Inn, anxiously awaiting the New York State Senate’s vote on legalizing gay marriage. When news came that the bill had passed on a narrow 33-29 vote, the crowd erupted

Hutchison Tackles Liberal Distortion of Social Security's Health

[youtube JK9BKPbi1W8 width=500] In an interview with The Heritage Foundation, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) criticized her liberal colleagues for opposing Social Security reform, warning that they would rather increase taxes on businesses. Hutchison singled out Senate Majority Leader Harry

The Obama-Blago Connection

The activist old media does not want to make this connection. Barack Obama and Rod Blagojevich go way back. They emerged from the same cesspool that is Illinois/Chicago politics. Obama and Rahm Emanuel helped run Blago’s first campaign for Governor

Blago Guilty on 17 Counts, Faces Up to 300 Years in Prison

From the Associated Press: Rod Blagojevich, who rode his talkative everyman image to two terms as Illinois governor before scandal made him a national punch line, was convicted Monday of a wide range of corruption charges, including the incendiary allegation

NYC 'Pride' Parade Turns Into Celebration of Gay Marriage

From the Associated Press: The floats were there, the music and dancing, too–all the usual staples of one of the world’s oldest and largest gay pride parades. But this year, something new joined the spectacle on the streets of New

The Individual Mandate Bullies Americans

President Obama says he doesn’t like bullies. The White House has even launched a website to help kids and parents recognize the signs of bullying and advise them on how to get help. Maybe the White House should take its

Hollywood Celebrates New York Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Hollywood Reporter: The New York State Senate passed a bill legalizing gay marriage late Friday in a 32-29 vote, and many in Hollywood immediately took to Twitter to applaud the news. “Tonight we’re all New Yorkers! Straight & gay alike,