Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Reagan’s Independence Day reminder
Patriotism is still alive and well. No, really. A new survey reveals 78% of Americans currently describe themselves as "patriotic." See the Poll du Jour at column's end for the breakdown -- which reveals that, yes, Republicans are more in touch with their inner patriot than Democrats. Published July 1, 2021
Price at the pump hits highest level of the year
Got gas dread? Drivers are seeing the price of gas escalating, as record-breaking numbers embark on a holiday road trip. Published July 1, 2021
Biden faces an ‘erosion of support’
Yes, the White House honeymoon really is on the wane. Published June 30, 2021
Trump-dependent media feels the pinch
The news media misses former President Donald Trump. His absence from the White House and policymaking has put an end to endless coverage and automatic audiences who clung to every Trump-centric story whether they liked the 45th president or not. Now comes the big reality check. Published June 29, 2021
A true Trump loyalist speaks out
Those who continue to back former President Donald Trump have a deep attachment to the man himself, and continue to revere the social change he brought with him as candidate, president and political influence. Published June 28, 2021
The Trump epic continues
The media cannot stay away from former President Donald Trump -- many billing his Ohio rally on Saturday night as the start of a "revenge tour" against foes and political rivals. In reality, Mr. Trump's next stop is the southern U.S. border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, an event that appears to be centered on fact-finding over revenge. Published June 27, 2021
Kamala Harris’ ‘politically safe’ border visit
Vice President Kamala Harris is finally making her way to the troubled border between the U.S. and Mexico and the optics of this long-awaited event are not particularly good. The Republican Party has already given her a new title. Published June 24, 2021
Voters still suspicious of 2020 election
The American public still has questions -- and opinions -- about the 2020 presidential election, and those elections to follow. Published June 23, 2021
Honeymoon is over: Biden ‘underwater’ in new Des Moines Register Iowa poll
Enthusiasm for President Biden appears to be cooling in the Hawkeye State, said a poll released Tuesday. Published June 23, 2021
Bill O’Reilly explains his Trump tour
Tickets are already on sale for "The History Tour: Donald Trump & Bill O'Reilly," a four-city series featuring the former president and the veteran broadcaster set to take place in December. Ticket prices range from $106 to $7,506 according to Ticketmaster. Published June 22, 2021
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast designated as U.S. Marine sanctuary
A 962-square-mile area of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin has been designated as the newest national marine sanctuary. Published June 22, 2021
A publishing haven for conservative authors
There are only a handful of publishing houses which specialize in unapologetic conservative fare. That field, however, has just expanded in a major way. All Seasons Press is now a reality, vowing to "reject cancel culture and celebrate American ideals." Published June 21, 2021
Inside the Beltway: U.S. ranked among least ‘peaceful’ nations
Well, so much for "Kumbaya" and the idea that America is among the most peaceful nations on Earth, according to the annual Global Peace Index, which has ranked the relative peacefulness of 163 countries for the last 15 years. Published June 20, 2021
Father’s Day stats: Americans to spend $20.1 billion on Dad
Americans are more than happy to celebrate Father's Day: The National Retail Federation expects the nation to spend a record-breaking $20.1 billion on the holiday -- up $3 billion from last year. Published June 20, 2021
Inside the Beltway: Faith & Freedom Coalition strikes back
The annual Road to Majority Policy Conference is now underway in Orlando, Florida, with a clear mission and a stellar cast which includes former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. A multitude of lawmakers, pastors, policy experts, authors and activists also will attend alongside such media heavies as Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, and radio hosts Eric Metaxas and Michael Medved. Published June 17, 2021
Governor blames partisan feds for blocking Trump-style July 4 event at Mount Rushmore
On March 12, the National Park Service turned down a formal request from the state of South Dakota to repeat last year's July Fourth festivities at Mount Rushmore, citing potential damages to the site itself, opposition by American Indian tribes in the area and health risks from COVID-19. Published June 16, 2021
Pushing back at the media: Ronna McDaniel launches ‘Real America’ podcast
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has launched "Real America," a new podcast focused on authentic conservative policy, heartland audiences and GOP commentary overlooked or ignored by much of the news media. Published June 16, 2021
Inside the Beltway: Liberal media bias gets global condemnation
The Aussies get it. Liberal bias in the U.S. has become so pronounced that it has attracted international attention. Critics from many miles away -- many, many miles away -- have taken notice. Australian broadcasters discussing this phenomenon on Sky News this week blasted the coverage of President Biden during the G7 summit -- noting in no uncertain terms that former President Trump got no such courtesy when he made an appearance at the event in 2018. Published June 15, 2021
Catholic politicians scrutinized as Biden heads to Vatican
Catholic public officials who oppose church teachings of the Catholic Church create confusion and disunity and should not present themselves for communion according to a poll released Tuesday by Catholic Vote, a national faith-based organization based in Wisconsin. Published June 15, 2021
Voters say news media protects Biden
Well, surprise. Almost two-thirds of likely U.S. voters -- 63% -- now agree that the mainstream media is "protecting President Biden" by not asking him to weigh in on tough policy questions about serious issues, such as the national debt or the southern U.S. border crisis. Published June 14, 2021
