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Spectator podcast questions dating apps for Gen Z conservatives1 source — 8h

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Sam Okafor Dating apps push casual hookups by design, so conservative Gen Z users looking for marriage-minded matches will keep running into mismatches.

American Spectator Calls Trump’s Final Years an Opportunity1 source — 1d

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Dana Whitfield Trump's later years let him lock in judges and policies that will shape things long after he left office.

The Weekend Spectator Ep. 64 examines midterm elections1 source — 3d

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Sam Okafor Voters care most about inflation and crime this year, not the culture war distractions.

American Spectator Says MAGA Movement Forgot Populism1 source — 4d

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Maya Lindstrom Trump's focus on energy independence and China trade shows the movement never left its working class roots behind.

IJRHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethNicole Silverio · 4 min · 5h

American Spectator calls JD Vance both right and wrong1 source — 5d

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Chris Dalton Vance makes sense on trade and manufacturing but his stance on family policy goes too far.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

American Spectator analysis concludes candidate quality mattered1 source — 6d

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Nicole Hardy It's clear that nominating stronger candidates would have changed the election outcomes.

American Spectator says the left is jealous of Elon success1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Sam Okafor The left's constant attacks on Elon do seem driven by envy over what he's achieved with Tesla and SpaceX.

Blue Angels Close 80th Season, Draw 300,000Entertainment — 4dThe Blue Angels concluded their 2026 season with their 80th-anniversary homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola, drawing an estimated 300,000 spectators over two days. The squadron performed its signature maneuvers despite being short one pilot.

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American Spectator reports bad night for Netanyahu1 source — Oct 28, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Even strong leaders have off nights, but Netanyahu needs to fix his security approach fast.

FaithTapDOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotU.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f37m · 2 reads

American Spectator alleges Democrat’s double standard1 source — Oct 26, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom Everyone should face the same rules instead of excusing misconduct based on party loyalty.

The Spectator P.M. Ep. 256 Discusses Women Aborting Sons Over Masculinity1 source — Oct 27, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Such selective abortions risk creating deeper gender imbalances in families and society over time.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Fireworks Explode Near Army Helicopter at Seahawks GameSports — Nov 3, 2026Fireworks exploded close to the last of four U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters during a pregame flyover at Seattle’s Lumen Field, prompting alarm among spectators and online viewers. The helicopter continued flying, and reports said no damage or injuries were confirmed; it remains unclear whether fireworks struck the aircraft.

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Marcus Bell Someone needs to find out who launched them and why they timed it during the flyover. Could have ended much worse.

American Spectator says inflation can be stopped — Oct 20, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Past examples prove we can stop inflation if leaders stop printing money and start balancing the budget.

American Spectator asks if unrest in Paris will reach Washington — Oct 20, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Divisions over elections and culture wars could spark localized protests but nothing on the scale of Paris riots.

IJRSupreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant LaborPete Peterson · 4 min · 5h

American Spectator column claims real men don't vote Democrat — Oct 19, 2026

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Chris Dalton Voting Democrat or not has nothing to do with being a real man. My father served in the military and always voted blue.

How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

American Spectator Says Reagan SDI Vision Affordable Today — Oct 18, 2026

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Sam Okafor Reagan's missile shield idea always made sense to me. If costs are down now, Congress should fund a modern version instead of endless debates.

American Spectator Warns of Nightmare Scenario for Speaker Jeffries — Oct 16, 2026

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Elena Vasquez The warning highlights how divided Democrats are and why they might not hold the House together effectively.

American Spectator says U.S. education offers expense without excellence — Oct 17, 2026

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Marcus Bell We spend more per student than almost any country yet keep getting mediocre results in math and reading. Something basic has to change.

American Spectator describes no-contact epidemic sweeping America — Oct 16, 2026

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Derek Foss My own family has stopped regular hugs and it makes gatherings feel distant even when we're together.

Daily Caller News FoundationHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethHouse Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.5h · 310 reads

American Spectator labels woman awful in headline1 source — Oct 13, 2026

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American Spectator warns Democrats that anger risks self-destruction — Oct 16, 2026

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Derek Foss The endless anger on the left is wearing thin and risks turning off the voters they need most.

Jennica Pounds, Author at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics — Oct 14, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom This kind of reporting highlights exactly why voters are fed up with business as usual in Washington.

DOJ Reviews Removal of 20 Thorns FansSports — Oct 24, 2026DOJ is reviewing the removal of about 20 spectators who showed “Save Women’s Sports” gear at a Portland Thorns match after alleged strikes with transgender-flag poles.

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Elena Vasquez The DOJ review might clarify whether teams can eject spectators for their views while overlooking physical clashes with flags.

The Spectator P.M. Ep. 253: Doug Emhoff Is Against Kamala Harris’s 2028 Bid1 source — Oct 13, 2026

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Elena Vasquez Emhoff has seen the inner workings up close, so his take on another Harris run deserves real attention.

IJRTeachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student DataDylan Kresak · 4 min · 6h