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The Future of ESG and DEI

Though things will likely not become as radical as the Covid hysteria of 2020 and 2021, there is still plenty of institutional “muscle memory” for ESG that will make its re-emergence all too easy.

Paul Mueller
Politics
May 20, 2026

Mamdani’s Baseless Invocation of International Law

The entire left-wing establishment is completely defenseless against Mamdani’s invocations of international law and the vague insinuation that Zionist Jews are doing something wrong.

Tal Fortgang
Politics
May 19, 2026

The Demons in Democracy

There is no guarantee for our Republic’s survival.

Politics
May 19, 2026

Losing—and Recovering—Our Religion

America's flagship universities are producing graduates who cannot comprehend their own civilization.

Jason Bedrick
Politics
May 18, 2026

A Permission Structure for Violence

It is not enough to personally eschew violence. As a society, we must condemn and punish it as well, wherever it comes.‍

Tevi Troy
Politics
May 15, 2026

Xi Can't Have Taiwan

Taiwanese history is not easily distilled, making it ripe for the CCP to manipulate in support of its goal to annex the island.

Anne Lord
Politics
May 15, 2026

The Declaration and the American Self-Governing Spirit

Spalding clearly reads the Declaration as a high-minded document, rich in philosophical content and brimming with noble purpose.

Rachel Lu
Politics
May 14, 2026
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The End of the AI Binary

Kevin Frazier
Politics
May 12, 2026

Founders Versus Managers: America’s Endless Civil War

Arthur Herman
Politics
May 11, 2026

Teddy Roosevelt’s Expansive Spirit

Emina Melonic
Politics
May 7, 2026

Trumpedelic

Paul J. Larkin
Politics
May 6, 2026

Why Amtrak Needs Airport-Level Security

Jonathan Hartley
Politics
May 5, 2026

Remembering and Rebuking the Covid Regime

Phillip W. Magness
Politics
May 4, 2026
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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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The Future of ESG and DEI

Though things will likely not become as radical as the Covid hysteria of 2020 and 2021, there is still plenty of institutional “muscle memory” for ESG that will make its re-emergence all too easy.

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Mamdani’s Baseless Invocation of International Law

The entire left-wing establishment is completely defenseless against Mamdani’s invocations of international law and the vague insinuation that Zionist Jews are doing something wrong.

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