Star Parker
Articles by Star Parker
EconomyCommentary
Time to Leave the Social Security Plantation
To repeat what Americans have heard a lot recently, our Social Security system is in very bad shape. Per the most recent report, in 2025,… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Americans Vote With Their Feet
It may seem that it’s impossible to get anything done in Washington these days. Nevertheless, the free spirit of Americans cannot be suppressed. Americans are… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Thank You, Michael Reagan
Recently, Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, passed away at age 80. His passing was duly eulogized by the Reagan Foundation and… Read More
Health CareNews
No Compromise on the Hyde Amendment
Last year we went through the longest government shutdown in history. The point of contention was the extension of what were supposed to be temporary… Read More
PoliticsNews
Somalia’s Values Matter
I recall a saying from my youth that went, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” This comes to mind… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Common Faith of Elise Stefanik and Erika Kirk
Rep. Elise Stefanik, Republican candidate running to unseat New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, announced she is pulling out of the race and will not… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Republicans Will Win In 2026
In a Wall Street Journal interview a few days ago, President Donald Trump was circumspect regarding his party’s prospects in the 2026 congressional elections. Although… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Last Thing on Democrats’ Agenda—Telling the Truth to Americans
Recently in The Wall Street Journal, Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress, a major foghorn in our nation’s capital for America’s Left,… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Rahm Emanuel Sounding Like a Republican
Rahm Emanuel wants to take leadership of the Democratic Party and capture its nomination for president in 2028. He shares his thoughts in a recent… Read More
SocietyCommentary
As Religion Weakens, Socialism Strengthens
Per new polling reported by Gallup, religion is no longer important to most Americans. In response to the question “Is religion an important part of… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
How Should Republicans Move Forward?
Reading commentary about the recent elections, I thought of an observation of Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. Feynman said, “The first principle is that you… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Why Democrats Love the Shutdown
One big word worth learning is “schadenfreude.” Schadenfreude is “pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune.” Nothing better captures the perverse pleasure that Democrats… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Democrats Prioritize Welfare Over National Security
Few speak the truth as clearly and succinctly as House Speaker Mike Johnson. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” this past Sunday, co-host Jonathan Karl challenged… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Does the Civilized World Treat Hamas as a Legitimate Political Authority?
At this writing, 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas. Thank God. Twenty-four dead remain still to be released. These of the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Shutdown Is Smoke Screen for a Democratic Party Bankrupt of Ideas
A basic truth is that nothing stays the same. This is true for any individual or any nation. Each day, you are not the same… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Increasing Opportunity, Hope for Our Children
An age-old conundrum regarding raising children is the issue of nature versus nurture. That is, do genes determine a child’s success in life, or is… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Business Gets Back to Business
Over the years, our government has expanded dramatically, all with the objective of improving our lives. Yet, with all of this, confidence that Americans express… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Bed Bath & Beyond California
The much-publicized exchange between Bed Bath & Beyond Chairman Marcus Lemonis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a lesson for the whole country. We shoppers… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Do So Many Young Adults Like Socialism?
The two most recent polls—Gotham and Siena—on the New York City mayoral race show Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo, running second as an… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Gavin Newsom’s Misguided Redistricting Initiative
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is upset with Texas. There’s a reason he should be upset. California companies are pulling up in droves and moving to… Read More
Commentary
An Allegedly Civilized World Genuflects to Hamas
As the governments of the U.K., Canada, and France announce their intent to recognize a Palestinian state, I recall the words of C.S. Lewis, so… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Here Come the Socialists
Timing of America’s 250th anniversary next year, 2026, couldn’t be better. It will serve as a great encounter, for too many Americans for the first… Read More
EducationCommentary
It’s Time to End the Public School Monopoly on Education
The Donald Trump administration has been pursuing, on two fronts, the critical objective of fixing America’s broken education system. One, an executive order by President… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Give the House Freedom Caucus the Credit It Deserves
Hard-line Republicans—specifically those members of the House Freedom Caucus—are being derided in the press, as if they’ve been playing some kind of a game. That… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why Aren’t Democrats Proud to Be American?
As we prepare to note the 249th anniversary of our country, getting ready for the great celebration next year of America’s 250th, Gallup serves up… Read More
Commentary
What Makes US-Israel Relations Special?
The relationship between the United States and Israel is usually seen as “special” because of technical matters. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle… Read More
Health CareCommentary
The ‘N’ in SNAP Means Nutrition
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, is one of the nation’s largest welfare programs. And, like all welfare programs,… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Can’t Make Government Efficient
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple when he was 21 years old. Nine years later, at age 30, he was purged and fired from the company he… Read More
EducationCommentary
Education Freedom Meets Religious Freedom
Two important developments in education occurred over the last week. One was a sign of the problem we have. The other was a sign of… Read More
EducationCommentary
Shut Down the Department of Education ASAP
A recent report from the American Enterprise Institute summarizes results from the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress—also known as the Nation’s Report Card…. Read More
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