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- The Tucker Carlson Interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Belgrade, NATO Expansion, Color Revolutions
- Insights into the Russian View of Russian History
- Is US Rep. William Timmons Bloating His Voting Record with Out-of-State Proxies?
Universities Symptom of Much Bigger Problem
- By Star Parker
I have written in the past about the similarities of the stress and tensions in our country today to the stress and tensions that were taking place in the years before the Civil War.
A free country will always have debate and differences of opinion. But that debate becomes dangerous and destructive when the differences strike at the core premises that define the very existence of the nation. When we can no longer agree about who we are, what we stand for and why we exist, our very existence comes into question.
As Abraham Lincoln said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Then the basic premises of our free country were challenged by the existence of slavery.
The Patriotism of Sen. Tommy Tuberville
- By Star Parker
After some 10 months blocking hundreds of promotions for senior military officers, Sen. Tommy Tuberville relented and backed off, allowing some 400 promotions to be confirmed by the Senate.
Tuberville stalled Senate confirmation for military promotions in order to pressure the Defense Department to back off its newly hatched policy on abortion in which DOD -- i.e., U.S. taxpayers -- will foot the bill for women in the military to travel out of the state where they are residing to get an abortion.
The policy was set forth after the Supreme Court ruling overturning the Roe v. Wade decision.
How To Fix Our Broken Culture
- By Star Parker
Recently published projections for the U.S. population from the U.S. Census Bureau present a picture that should concern every American.
It's a snapshot of a dying society. It's surprising and shocking that it's not getting more attention.
The Census Bureau projects that the U.S. population will stop growing toward the end of the century. After peaking at 370 million in 2080, it will drop to 366 million in 2100, less than 10% higher than where it stood in 2022.
Ronna McDaniel Is Doing Her Job
- By Star Parker
Moderator Lester Holt kicked off the last Republican debate by asking Vivek Ramaswamy, "Why should you be the nominee and not the former president?"
Ramaswamy ignored the question and chose instead to attack Republican National Committee Chairperson Ronna McDaniel, calling for her resignation, calling his party "a party of losers" and placing the responsibility for this accusation on her shoulders.
McDaniel may hold a high-ranking position in the structure of her party; she is chairperson.
The Importance of Tim Scott's presidential run
- By Star Parker
Sen. Tim Scott left the door open for a future presidential run with his announcement that he is withdrawing from this one.
I hope it's the case. Although Scott's presidential campaign never ignited, his presence and campaign contributed immeasurably to our national politics, and perhaps this first experience of his in the national spotlight will make him that much more effective the next time around.
Why the Left Hates Israel and America
- By Star Parker
This week, my organization, Center for Urban Renewal and Education, held an event in Michigan's 12th congressional district, the district of Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Forty Christian pastors -- white, Black, Hispanic -- attended to speak out in support of Israel.
We brought these Christian spokespersons into the backyard of one of the most aggressive voices in the U.S. Congress speaking out against Israel and supporting the terrorism and aggression against the Jewish state.
A Time for Truth in America
- By Star Parker
Over the last week, one conservative Republican rose up, and one conservative Republican stepped down.
Former Vice President Mike Pence, a consistent and unwavering Christian and constitutional conservative, announced the termination of his presidential campaign, saying, "It's become clear to me; this is not my time."
A few days earlier, another consistent and deeply rooted Christian and constitutional conservative, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., emerged from seemingly hopeless and interminable Republican chaos, to be chosen, on one decisive ballot, as the new House speaker.
We Must Restore 'Veritas' at Our Universities
- By Star Parker
According to a survey done by the Harvard Crimson in 2022, 80% of the faculty at Harvard University self-identified as "liberal." Thirty-seven percent self-identified as "very liberal."
Only 1% self-identified as conservative.
This snapshot of the politics of the faculty at the nation's oldest and leading university is not exceptional. Surveys of most university faculties show them overwhelmingly on the left.
If we think about it, it can help us understand why the president of Harvard, Claudine Gay, had such a hard time making a clear statement condemning the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians.
Nikki Rising
- By Star Parker
Latest RealClearPolitics presidential match-up polling shows Nikki Haley defeating President Joe Biden by 4.3 points, former Presidential Donald Trump winning by 0.7 points and Gov. Ron DeSantis losing by 1 point.
Haley is capturing hearts and minds, and this warrants attention.
Per Haley's campaign, in the most recent quarter, 40,000 new donors were added and $11 million was raised.
Enemy of Palestinians Is Hamas, not Israel
- By Star Parker
The last time I wrote about Gaza and Hamas was 13 years ago, in 2010.
The point of the column was the striking contrast between how Israelis deal with life's challenges and how Hamas leads its Palestinian constituents in Gaza.
Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005 and turned it over to the Palestinian Authority. Within two years, with local elections, Hamas was in charge.
Kevin McCarthy Is Not the Problem
- By Star Parker
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley got to the heart of the government shutdown fireworks in her appearance on Fox News Sunday.
"Let's be clear what the Freedom Caucus is really trying to do; they are trying to cut spending."
That's of course correct. One would be hard-pressed to find any Republican, Freedom Caucus member or not, who does not understand the gravity of the state of our federal budget and spending.
Our New Black Republican Leaders
- By Star Parker
Recently I wrote about Mesha Mainor, who represents a deep blue district in Atlanta in the Georgia state legislature, announcing that she is switching parties and becoming a Republican.
Mainor specifically noted her frustration with the Democratic Party in its opposition to improving education through parental choice and ongoing Democratic weakness in building strong law enforcement.
I cannot claim a new wave of Black Democrats like Mainor becoming Republicans. But there is certainly a trend.
Becoming 'A Country I Do Not Recognize'
- By Star Parker
If there is one overriding theme of the Biden years, it is the systematic degradation of American freedom, pushing the lives and freedom of private citizens aside as government expands and takes over.
This is done under the rubric of the left that "government knows best."
Day by day, we are becoming what the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia described as "a country I do not recognize."
9/11 and the Politics of Evil
- By Star Parker
Three days after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the worst and most murderous attack on the United States in history, President George W. Bush declared "a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance."
He went to the National Cathedral and spoke to the nation, casting the horrible event in theological light, saying that the United States must "answer these attacks and rid the world of evil."
Bush said we live in a world "of moral design" and he appealed to "Almighty God to watch over our nation."
Our Sad Departure From Dr. King's 'Dream'
- By Star Parker
This past week, the nation noted the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
The speech is without question a historic landmark, both in terms of recalling the unique stress of the time and in terms of King's eloquence in capturing the situation.
But beyond being interesting, why do we bother at all with history?
First Principle for Debaters: Connect With Voters
- By Star Parker
As I noted in my column of several weeks ago, it's a plus for everyone that Donald Trump will not show for the Republican debate.
And now it's official. He's not showing up.
Now we can have a debate about issues and not about Trump.
Let's also keep in mind, regarding the debate, Republican voters must be able to walk and chew gum at the same time.
Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show "Cure America with Star Parker." To find out more about Star Parker and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com