Against the Grain

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Leave the Parliamentarian Alone
Blaming the Senate's Parliamentarian for problems with the "One Big Beautiful Bill" is misplaced. And the death threats need to stop.
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U.S. Strikes on Iran: A Long History of Military Action Without Prior Congressional Approval
Legal precedent supports President Trump's position
Published on Sharyl’s Substack • 
It’s Time to Stop Tolerating Liberal Political Violence
Liberals romanticize political violence aimed at their enemies.
Published on Culturcidal by John Hawkins • 
Celebrating an Anniversary
Thirty years ago today, I was sworn in as the 28th occupant of a historic position: Secretary of the US Senate. Here's a primer on that position and the…
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Ukraine's Historic Attack on Russia's Air Bases
What you need to know about this attack and how to tell if your favorite conservative influencer is a good source of news about Ukraine.
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May 2025

Not Beautiful: One Big Bloated Bill
With credit to CATO's Romina Boccia for a more truthful title to HR1, the US House's budget reconciliation bill, let's hope Senate Republicans don't…
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U.S. Sees Record Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths
The decline in overdose deaths is good news, but it stems not from government action but government inaction.
Published on The Take (by Jon Miltimore) • 
The Solicitor General Embraces Judicial Supremacy
He had to for his argument against universal injunctions to work
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Bridge Building, To Where?
A cottage industry of well-meaning people focused on improving civil discourse has emerged. It’s welcome, but what’s the real intent, and what does…
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The Real Battles
”All who gain power are afraid to lose it.” Emperor Palpatine, Star Wars’ “Revenge of the Sith.”
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April 2025

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