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No protest on the power of the American flag

The vivid images of protesters against ICE raids in Los Angeles brandishing the Mexican tricolor instead of the Stars and Stripes have dominated news coverage and commentary. But decades of research show that the U.S. flag almost universally elicits strongly positive feelings in Americans from all backgrounds.

Maybe the Democrats can learn from their latest disarray

The Democratic Party has gotten itself into a mess because it has evolved — or devolved — into a party fairly perceived as more concerned with the interests of the few and less concerned with the welfare and rights of the many.

Wars drone on with battlefield technology and tactics

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian bombers was impressive enough for President Donald Trump to issue an order bolstering U.S. defenses against drones. This has renewed importance as unidentified drones have entered U.S. airspace in the past and have shadowed our warships.

Trump’s nuclear talks leave New START Treaty in peril

With New START set to expire in February, and U.S. policymakers facing pressure to avoid exceeding treaty limits by uploading new warheads, a new nuclear deal is critical. However, policymakers should not rush to meet Putin’s eagerness for a deal without thoroughly questioning his motives. 

Greater virtue in victimhood than in victory?

Instead of exalting victimhood, we could champion resilience, agency and gratitude. We could honor past struggles while embracing present freedoms. In doing so, we might discover that victory — over adversity, over our limitations — carries far greater virtue than victimhood ever could.

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