Victor Davis Hanson: Why the American Republic Survived for 250 Years

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In partnership with The New Socialists—Elite, Ungrateful, and Toxic as Ever By Victor Davis Hanson It is fascinating but ultimately depressing to watch old-style Democrats say or do anything to avoid the new mob of Robespierres. View Article Obama Promised to Heal America. He Divided It Instead. By Victor Davis Hanson So where are we now?  View Article Why the American Republic Survived for 250 Years By Victor Davis Hanson We’re a nation of emulation, not envy. View Article Smart starts here. You don't have to read everything — just the right thing. 1440's daily newsletter distills the day's biggest stories from 100+ sources into one quick, 5-minute read. It's the fastest way to stay sharp, sound informed, and actually understand what's happening in the world. Join 4.5 million readers who start their day the smart way. Join for free today! The Legal Reality of Birthright Citizenship and the Supreme Court’s Defection By Victor Davis Hanson Everybody knows that if you come in here and you’re a foreign national, you are subject to the jurisdiction of another country. View Article The Left’s ‘Moderate’ Veneer Is Cracking—and 2028 Is Shaping Up to Be a Total Disaster By Victor Davis Hanson The new socialists should ask Eugene Debs how he did in five elections. View Article The New Socialist Guillotine Is Coming for the Democratic Party By Victor Davis Hanson We’re watching a modern-day French Revolutionary-like takeover of the Democratic Party. View Article A Message From Basic Books From the author of the New York Times best-selling “The Case for Trump,” Victor Davis Hanson tells the story of President Donald Trump’s triumphant comeback and what his second term means for the future of our country. Preorder your copy of “The Counterrevolution” today! Preorder Now The Racist Plot to Retire Caitlin Clark From the WNBA By Victor Davis Hanson Part of it is jealousy. Part of it may be race or sexual orientation. But whatever the cause is, the players often are acting against their own self-interest. View Article Clearing Up the Confusion on Trump’s Memorandum of Understanding With Iran By Victor Davis Hanson There’s been a lot of confusion about this memorandum of understanding, and that’s the 60-day hiatus in the “war” with Iran that leads us into further negotiations. View Article   Recommended by  Keep getting our newsletters! To ensure delivery to your inbox, please add our news@mail.dailysignal.com addresses to your contacts. Gmail: Drag this email from Promotions to Primary tab, then click "Yes" to make it permanent Outlook: Go to Safe Senders tab under Junk Email Options to add our email address Apple Mail: Tap our email address at the top and select "Add to VIPs"   Support Daily Signal Patriots like you across the country trust the Daily Signal as their one-stop source for reporting on all things happening in Washington. But this work isn’t free. We rely on the support of patriots like you to fund our powerful journalism. When you make your monthly donation to the Daily Signal today, you will:   Fuel our trustworthy reporting grounded in your conservative principles. Create positive impact on public policy debates happening in D.C. Recruit prominent contributors to our team like Victor Davis Hanson. This is your best opportunity to support honest journalism and make a real impact on public policy. Click the button below to join our team and support the Daily Signal today. Support Daily Signal     © 2026 Daily Signal 20 F St. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001, United States Manage preferences | Unsubscribe Terms of Service