Gavin Newsom’s California in ‘Existential Freefall’

Plus: Will This Conservative Activist's Death Doom the Best Chance to Hold the SPLC Accountable?

March 19 2025   COMMENTARY Gavin Newsom's California in 'Existential Freefall' By Victor Davis Hanson If this continues, in another decade, California is going to be a completely medieval Third World society. More COMMENTARY Will This Conservative Activist's Death Doom the Best Chance to Hold the SPLC Accountable? By Tyler O'Neil D.A. King was well on his way to demonstrating in court that the Southern Poverty Law Center twisted the truth in branding his organization an "anti-immigrant hate group." More COMMENTARY Republican Race for Virginia Governor Intensifies as Nation Watches By Joe Thomas This nomination challenge means that spring in Virginia is not going to be dull. More COMMENTARY Don't Close Columbia's Research Labs. Move Them. By Jay Greene If there really is lifesaving research underway at Columbia, there is no reason why it must be done at a university with severe antisemitism problems. More NEWS 'Incredible Honor': Rufo Named Winner of 2025 Bradley Prize By R.E. Wermus "Chris has galvanized a public understanding of American exceptionalism," says Rick Graber, president and CEO of the Bradley Foundation. More NEWS Oil Theft Is Now a Big Problem in West Texas By Virginia Allen Law enforcement in West Texas say they don't have enough manpower to deal with the rise of oil theft. More COMMENTARY Public Service Worthy of JFK's Entreaty: Bongino Gave Up Broadcast, Podcast for FBI Post By Peter Parisi In taking the job of deputy director of the FBI, Bongino is taking a financial haircut to match his signature crew cut. More NEWS ICYMI: JD Vance Urges America to Quit 'the Drug of Western Economies' By Bradley Devlin Cheap labor "inhibits innovation" and is "a drug that too many American firms got addicted to" over previous decades of globalization, he says. More         Unlock Victor Davis Hanson's Insightful Perspectives—for FREE! Dive into the brilliant mind of Victor Davis Hanson, renowned classicist, historian, and Senior Contributor at The Daily Signal. From political and social events to cultural trends and the lessons of history, Victor's videos offer unmatched depth and clarity. Get your FREE access now   The Daily Signal, 20 F St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001 Add newsletters@dailysignal.com to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to opt out, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Was this forwarded to you? Subscribe to The Daily Signal's newsletters.