Author: Christopher Nelson
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Investigative Report Reveals China’s People’s Liberation Army Conducted Virology Research at Wuhan Institute of Virology
An investigative report published this week in the Times of London revealed that China’s People’s Liberation Army has been conducting virology research with potential military applications at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) since at least 2017. The report, which cites secret Chinese communications intercepted by U.S. investigators, suggests that the “covert project of dangerous…
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Why America Needs Michaela School’s Model of Education
Last month, I was invited to observe at London’s Michaela School, which is known for its exacting school culture and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The school practices a muscular brand of academics, character formation, and student discipline not seen in the U.S. since the heyday of “no excuses” charter schools like KIPP two decades…
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Is Washington Finally Working Again? A Look at the Recent Debt-Ceiling Negotiations
Following the recent debt-ceiling negotiations, which resulted in a bipartisan compromise and averted a default, many are wondering if Washington is finally working again. Despite media portrayals of Republicans as “terrorists” and “hostage-takers,” Speaker McCarthy was able to strike a deal with President Biden that passed both chambers of Congress with a comfortable majority. However,…
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Donald Trump’s Second Arraignment: Small Crowds and Republican Concerns
Donald Trump’s second arraignment unfolded similarly to the first, with small crowds of supporters and a media frenzy outside the courthouse. Concerns about potential violence and protests were raised by Trump allies, including Laura Loomer and the Proud Boys. Trump himself called for protests but urged peaceful and legal demonstrations. Despite predictions of violence, only…
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Trump’s Struggle with Strategic Dexterity: A Lesson in Effective Political Reform
Can the nation’s political strategists explain to me, a mere amateur in the game, which variant of strategic dexterity this bewildering incident represents? Some of President Trump’s advisers have been urging him to return the documents for months, while other allies, including Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch, have told him that he is entitled to…