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The Root of Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal

“Arnold has betrayed us,” Washington whispered. “Whom can we trust now?” 

Jonathan Miltimore
Politics
Jul 17, 2026

The Geopolitics of Climate Continues

There is more riding on climate politics at this moment than is frequently acknowledged.

Jessica Weinkle
Politics
Jul 15, 2026

FIFA’s Flawed Rulebook

FIFA's rulebook needs a dose of fresh air once this World Cup is over.

Richard Epstein
Politics
Jul 14, 2026

The War on Israel

Jew-hatred and obsessive anti-Israel sentiment are manifestations of a sickness that will kill their host civilization if it is not treated.

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Jul 14, 2026

Can Britain’s Next Prime Minister Escape the Net Zero Trap?

Britain has burned through five Prime Ministers and is paying some of the highest electricity prices in the world.

Diana Furchtgott-Roth
Politics
Jul 8, 2026

The Scanner at the Gate: Europe’s China Policy Litmus Test

China’s industrial policy is entering Europe through public procurement—and reshaping sensitive markets from within.

Lilla Nóra Kiss
Politics
Jul 8, 2026

To Family Engineers of All Parties: A Call to Reject State-Sponsored Culture

During the 80 years following WWII, family engineers have repeatedly pulled levers in failed attempts to produce their preferred outcomes.

Jeffery Degner
Politics
Jul 7, 2026
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Mamdani’s Baseless Invocation of International Law

Tal Fortgang
Politics
May 19, 2026

The Demons in Democracy

Politics
May 19, 2026

Losing—and Recovering—Our Religion

Jason Bedrick
Politics
May 18, 2026

A Permission Structure for Violence

Tevi Troy
Politics
May 15, 2026

Xi Can't Have Taiwan

Anne Lord
Politics
May 15, 2026

The Declaration and the American Self-Governing Spirit

Rachel Lu
Politics
May 14, 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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On Debt: Two Honest Measures, Two Different Questions

A response to Thomas Savidge's '“Full Faith and Credit” Means a Claim on America.'

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Nolan’s Odyssey and the Search for Wisdom

Nolan’s 'Odyssey' will be a tremendous success, but it is also a work of decadence.

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