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Biden's climate executive orders devastated these US workers in a day
On the morning of Jan. 20, every room of the two-story Stroppel Hotel in Midland, SD, was filled with men and women who work on the Keystone XL pipeline. Most...
Why the US Hispanic conservative movement is surging — even without Trump
Why the Hispanic conservative movement is surging across the US — even without Trump.
Poll shows New Yorkers want their new mayor to fix NYC — not spout 'wokeness'
When running for NYC mayor in 1933, the late Fiorello La Guardia declared: “Democratic or Republican way of cleaning the streets.” At the time, the city was gripped by the...
With reckless DC riots, Trump betrayed his base — and his political future
After a reckless riot, Trump supporters feel betrayed by their president.
How Mark Robinson beat Bloomberg's billions to win NC's second-highest office
How an average guy beat the ex-mayor's political billions to win the second highest office in his state.
Conservative populism stronger than ever despite Trump's election loss
Why conservative populism is stronger than ever — even without Donald Trump.
Why Pennsylvania miners are voting Trump — even though he didn't bring jobs back
In 2016, Pennsylvania miners helped put Trump into the White House. Four years later, they have no regrets.
Meet the suburban women who may yet win the election for Trump
UPPER YODER TOWNSHIP, PA.-- This is a suburb of Johnstown, located in the southwest corner of Cambria County, on the foothills of the Laurel Mountains. Full of young families and...
The door-to-door army that helped Trump win in 2016 is ready for battle
If it wasn't for Mighty American Strike Force's door-to-door canvassing in 2016, Donald Trump may not have won the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Now, they're ready to fight again.
To win in 2020, Trump needs to quell America's disruption
All Americans today — no matter our age, place of residence, skin color or economic standing — have felt the forces of disruption over the past few months. Beginning with...
Biden is facing a real enthusiasm problem in his home state
PITTSBURGH — Despite a deadly pandemic, staggering unemployment and racial unrest, Pennsylvania voters showed up in record numbers to take part in their presidential primary Tuesday — even though the...
Coronavirus isolation could mean death for America's opioid addicts
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA. — It is two days before Brian McCarthy is supposed to celebrate a very important occasion in his life: 11 years of sobriety. This kind of moment...
The silent Democratic majority is sick of leftist candidates
Over the last year, Democrats have increasingly lurched left, driven by a fervent progressive wing on social media. But these candidates have been ignoring what Democrats actually want.
Dems are pushing Wisconsin voters towards Trump, despite impeachment
According to the latest poll by Marquette University, Wisconsin voters are warming to Trump. In January 2019, 44 percent gave the president a positive job-approval rating; by January 2020, that...
How two politicians from opposite sides fixed their state together
HARRISBURG, Pa. — On paper, Rep. Sheryl Delozier, a Republican from a predominantly white conservative district, and Rep. Jordan Harris, a Democrat from a predominantly black Philadelphia district, would be...
Rust Belt voters on Trump: 'I'd vote for him again in a heartbeat'
JEFFERSON, Ohio — Bonnie Smith no longer sets her alarm for 1:45 a.m. so she can head into town to make her heavenly pastries, cookies and cakes. It’s the only...
Trump could lose Pennsylvania in 2020 if the Dems hone their message
Pennsylvania is not a slam dunk for Donald Trump’s re-election next year. That’s one takeaway from Tuesday’s elections, which turned the Philadelphia suburbs even bluer, as Republicans suffered additional congressional...
Why Mark Zuckerberg wants to recruit outside the Ivy League liberal bubble
Mark Zuckerberg wants you to know that Facebook strives for diversity in its workforce — and not just on the basis of race or gender. The CEO says he works...
Blue-collar voters fear the Democrats have abandoned them
It’s 10:30 a.m. and Dave Green is home for the weekend tinkering with his car. The former president of the local UAW 1112, who once led workers at the shuttered...
The death of a local newspaper rocks America to its core
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — When the press stops rolling at The Vindicator this month, a lingering question will once again taunt the residents of the Mahoning Valley: How much collapse can...