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Hijacking the UN's Human Rights Mission

A new report by UN Watch highlights how repressive regimes on the UN Human Rights Council have undermined the agenda to protect human rights and used the body instead to vilify Israel. The Geneva-based NGO UN Watch has released a new report highlighting the UN Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) …

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Written by Elise Cooper on Saturday March 6, 2010

The Glorious Life of Arnold Beichman

Since his death on Feb. 17 at age 96, the tributes have flowed to Arnold Beichman, the legendary anti-communist journalist. Since his death on Feb. 17 at age 96, the tributes have flowed to Arnold Beichman, the legendary anti-communist journalist. But there is one aspect of Arnold's life that …

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Written by David Frum on Saturday March 6, 2010

The Glorious Life of Arnold Beichman

Since his death on Feb. 17 at age 96, the tributes have flowed to Arnold Beichman, the legendary anti-communist journalist. Since his death on Feb. 17 at age 96, the tributes have flowed to Arnold Beichman, the legendary anti-communist journalist. But there is one aspect of Arnold's life that …

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Written by David Frum on Saturday March 6, 2010

Obama's Military Tribunal Flip-Flop

So President Obama will retreat on a civilian trial for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad. Good call. But also a reminder of how expensive his original bad decision has been. So President Obama will retreat on a civilian trial for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad. Good call. But also a reminder of how expensive his …

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Written by David Frum on Friday March 5, 2010

Obama's Military Tribunal Flip-Flop

So President Obama will retreat on a civilian trial for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad. Good call. But also a reminder of how expensive his original bad decision has been. So President Obama will retreat on a civilian trial for Khalid Sheikh Muhammad. Good call. But also a reminder of how expensive his …

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Written by David Frum on Friday March 5, 2010

Cal GOP Senate Candidates Square Off On Israel

FF Liveblog: The focus of Friday afternoon's on-radio debate between the three California GOP Senate candidates centered on America's foreign relations, with Tom Campbell arguing that his opponents had unfairly painted him as anti-Israel. Amazing debate. Free-flowing, aggressive, and very …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday March 5, 2010

Cal GOP Senate Candidates Square Off On Israel

FF Liveblog: The focus of Friday afternoon's on-radio debate between the three California GOP Senate candidates centered on America's foreign relations, with Tom Campbell arguing that his opponents had unfairly painted him as anti-Israel. Amazing debate. Free-flowing, aggressive, and very …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday March 5, 2010

Tea Partiers Face Reality

In Alabama's 2nd congressional district, the Tea Party is mounting a challenge to incumbent Democratic representative Bobby Bright. But when their rallies and speeches are finished, can their passion translate into results? 'Tea Party' candidate Rick Barber and Martha Roby …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Friday March 5, 2010

Tea Partiers Face Reality

In Alabama's 2nd congressional district, the Tea Party is mounting a challenge to incumbent Democratic representative Bobby Bright. But when their rallies and speeches are finished, can their passion translate into results? 'Tea Party' candidate Rick Barber and Martha Roby …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Friday March 5, 2010

Sign of the Times

In 1965, National Review identified conservative alternatives to the John Birch Society. If only they could do that today. NROriginals just put up their 1965 anti-JBS articles.  One of the questions they answer is, well, if not the JBS, where can I go instead : Q. Where can a member of …

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Written by Thomas J. Marier on Friday March 5, 2010

Sign of the Times

In 1965, National Review identified conservative alternatives to the John Birch Society. If only they could do that today. NROriginals just put up their 1965 anti-JBS articles.  One of the questions they answer is, well, if not the JBS, where can I go instead : Q. Where can a member of …

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Written by Thomas J. Marier on Friday March 5, 2010

Romney: I Heart Tea Partiers

FF LiveBlog : As part of his book tour, Mitt Romney addressed the National Press Club today in Washington, D.C. During the Q&A, he argued that the tea partiers were a positive development for the GOP. Q: Is the tea party movement a positive force in the GOP? A: The Tea Party Movement is an …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday March 5, 2010

Romney: I Heart Tea Partiers

FF LiveBlog : As part of his book tour, Mitt Romney addressed the National Press Club today in Washington, D.C. During the Q&A, he argued that the tea partiers were a positive development for the GOP. Q: Is the tea party movement a positive force in the GOP? A: The Tea Party Movement is an …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday March 5, 2010

Daniels Shows Obama How It's Done

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’s recent statements that he was “open” to a 2012 run, should keep the Obama administration up at night. In office, Daniels has managed to do what Obama has not: create new jobs and extend health benefits for the poor all while trimming government and keeping taxes …

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Written by Napoleon Linardatos on Friday March 5, 2010

Daniels Shows Obama How It's Done

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’s recent statements that he was “open” to a 2012 run, should keep the Obama administration up at night. In office, Daniels has managed to do what Obama has not: create new jobs and extend health benefits for the poor all while trimming government and keeping taxes …

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Written by Napoleon Linardatos on Friday March 5, 2010

Ledeen v. Leverett on Iran Policy

Wednesday's Atlantic Council debate between Michael Ledeen and Flynt Leverett over America's options for dealing with Iran can now be viewed in full here . Don't miss! On Wednesday, the Atlantic Council hosted a debate between Michael Ledeen, author of Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War …

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Written by David Frum on Friday March 5, 2010

Ledeen v. Leverett on Iran Policy

Wednesday's Atlantic Council debate between Michael Ledeen and Flynt Leverett over America's options for dealing with Iran can now be viewed in full here . Don't miss! On Wednesday, the Atlantic Council hosted a debate between Michael Ledeen, author of Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War …

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Written by David Frum on Friday March 5, 2010

The Real RNC Powerpoint Story

Much of the reporting on yesterday’s RNC finance presentation leak focused on how the GOP is planning to exploit a fear of socialism to drive up donor dollars. But the real story missed is how successful the RNC's fundraising efforts have been under the chairmanship of Michael Steele. Much of the …

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Written by Tim Mak on Thursday March 4, 2010

The Real RNC Powerpoint Story

Much of the reporting on yesterday’s RNC finance presentation leak focused on how the GOP is planning to exploit a fear of socialism to drive up donor dollars. But the real story missed is how successful the RNC's fundraising efforts have been under the chairmanship of Michael Steele. Much of the …

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Written by Tim Mak on Thursday March 4, 2010

Keep Climate Deniers Out of Class

The move by climate change deniers to have their beliefs taught in schools will only push American students further behind the rest of the world in math and science knowledge. In 1987, the Supreme Court ruled that singling out evolution for criticism in public schools violates the doctrine of …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Thursday March 4, 2010