Biden

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Debra J. Saunders
May 22, 2023
Government Policy

Biden Takes on Homelessness With Bromides

Debra J. Saunders
May 22, 2023
Government Policy

This month President Joe Biden released his homeless plan, “ALL IN: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness.” Be it noted, that the plan is dated December 2022, so it’s not exactly new. But this is something former President Donald Trump did as well — conduct numerous roll-outs for the same scheme. The Biden Administration touts a worthy goal — to reduce homelessness by 25% by January 2025. That’s more realistic than President Barack Obama’s 2013 pledge to end all homelessness by 2023. And Biden’s bound to get closer to his goal. But then, administrations never meet their goals on homelessness, so… What struck me about the Biden plan is how thin it is on specifics and rich it is in bromides. Read More ›

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Debra J. Saunders
July 20, 2022
Foreign Policy

The Rehabilitation of a Pariah

Debra J. Saunders
July 20, 2022
Foreign Policy
During his recent visit to Jeddah, Biden was left in the awkward position of having to sidle up to the "pariah" crown prince as he pressed the Saudis to pump more oil — a cheeky ask from the Democrat who shut down the Keystone XL pipeline. Read More ›
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Debra J. Saunders
June 29, 2022
Immigration

Defund the Cartels

Debra J. Saunders
June 29, 2022
Immigration
After a tractor-trailer packed with more than 60 migrants was found abandoned in San Antonio, reporters pressed White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for a reaction. As of this writing, 53 have been declared dead. Read More ›
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Portland, Oregon. USA 02.26.2022. People protest against the war in Ukraine. Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Support for Ukrainians in the USA. Worldwide protection of Ukraine. Support for the people of Ukraine. News and media headlines
Debra J. Saunders
June 2, 2022
Foreign Policy

Will Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Spark the Next World War?

Debra J. Saunders
June 2, 2022
Foreign Policy
After many missteps in other policy areas — stoking inflation, the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan — President Joe Biden is treading more carefully as he navigates a minefield. Read More ›
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Debra J. Saunders
April 30, 2022
Education

Student Loans: Payment Optional

Debra J. Saunders
April 30, 2022
Education
No one forced students to borrow thousands of dollars for pricey college tuition. So why should taxpayers pick up the tab for Americans who likely will make more money than non-college graduates? Read More ›
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Debra J. Saunders
February 10, 2022
Government Policy

Crack Pipes and Free Needles

Debra J. Saunders
February 10, 2022
Government Policy
Every well-intended public policy taken to an extreme leads to misery and dysfunction. A case in point is the Washington Free Beacon story on $30 million grant for “safe smoking” kits. According to the story, a Department of Health and Human Services spokesman said the kits would include pipes for users to smoke crack cocaine.” Read More ›