Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
U.S. Census Bureau becomes nation’s largest ‘gig employer’
"Want to join the gig economy? Join Census," advises U.S. Census -- which now has a half-million "gigs" to offer. Published August 6, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Gun safety theatrics could be the next step
Capitol Hill may not be such a quiet place this week. Published August 5, 2019
National Rifle Association refuses to politicize mass shootings
The National Rifle Association has refused to politicize the two mass shootings that occurred within 24 hours of one another in Texas and Ohio. The events rocked the nation and prompted many Democratic presidential hopefuls -- as well as activists and operatives -- to use the tragic events for political gain. Published August 5, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Michael Savage seeks Trump’s help to remove his name from Britain’s undesirables
A decade ago, talk radio host Michael Savage was banned from the U.K. by Britain's then-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, who placed Mr. Savage on a list of undesirables that included known terrorists and neo-Nazis. One of the few who defended Mr. Savage was Boris Johnson, then the mayor of London, who called the ban an "utterly demented decision." Now he is prime minister. Things change. Published August 4, 2019
News organizations emphasize political slant to mass shootings
In the last 24 hours, news organizations offered dramatic and competent coverage of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Many also put a political spin on their accounts of the events -- quickly reflected in headlines which appeared in the immediate aftermath. Published August 4, 2019
Memo to Al Gore: Blue crabs are a ‘climate change winner’ say scientists
Memo to Al Gore: Climate change is not always a negative factor. Scientists from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science predict that warmer winters in the Chesapeake Bay will likely lead to longer and more productive seasons for Maryland's beloved blue crab. Published August 3, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Rahm Emanuel jabs Democratic hopefuls over Obama criticism
The 20-plus Democratic presidential hopefuls have been called all sorts of things in recent days. "Deranged" has been a favorite description of this bustling group, deployed daily by the Republican Party - which points out, and rightly so - that the flock of would-be presidents is either fixated on impeaching President Trump, or driven into a frenzy by his latest tweet. Published August 1, 2019
U.S. voters agree with conservative beliefs, say Heritage Action surveys
A trio of well-focused new surveys from Heritage Action for America identifies issues that the organization says is pivotal to "victory in 2020." The research -- which surveyed 4,500 likely voters in key congressional districts and around the nation -- also had a surprising result. It found that these voters clearly agreed with many conservative beliefs. Published August 1, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Marianne Williamson, darling of the new ‘religious left’
A certain presidential hopeful could foster a whole new demographic for the Democratic Party that could prove problematic. Published July 31, 2019
Half of Democratic voters say Trump voters are ‘racist’: Rasmussen Reports survey
While most voters overall don't consider supporters of President Trump to be racist, a new Rasmussen Reports survey released Wednesday, finds that half of Democrats perceive believe that. Published July 31, 2019
Inside the Beltway: ‘Socialism Sucks,’ say economists
A pair of esteemed economists have two words to describe the favorite pet ideology of a certain population of Democrats: "Socialism Sucks," the title of their book, subtitled "Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World." Published July 30, 2019
Charles Hurt hits back on outrage over Trump’s comments about Elijah Cummings
President Trump has encountered a serious backlash from media critics and political rivals over his ongoing comments about Rep. Elijah Cummings. Washington Times opinion editor and columnist Charles Hurt, however, had a another take. Published July 30, 2019
‘Will any candidate say a curse word?’ Bookies take wagers on the Democratic debate
Presidential politics provides fodder for online wagers, and this week's Democratic debates are no exception. Published July 30, 2019
Inside the Beltway: 20,000 Peter Strzok-Lisa Page emails get a second look
A simple announcement from Judicial Watch adds another dimension to "Russian collusion" -- particularly one aspect which did not get much play during the recent Robert Mueller hearings on Capitol Hill. Published July 29, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Democrats abandon their patriotism
On July Fourth, Gallup released a timely poll that found that 45% of Americans said they were "extremely" proud of their country. That finding included 76% of Republicans — but only 22% of Democrats. Published July 28, 2019
Majority of Americans rate economy and personal finances ‘excellent or good’
Americans continue to have very positive views of the nation's economy, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Published July 26, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Caution: Angry Democrats ahead
The Democratic Party is now in an identity crisis with all the trimmings, trying to gain some war footing as the clock tick-tocks toward the 2020 election. The trouble is, the press is reporting that there's plenty of "internal warfare" going on among Democrats as the push and pull between establishment leaders and determined, outspoken young newcomers to Congress continues. Eager for a little action, the press already has its eyes trained on next week's Democratic presidential debates in Detroit. Published July 25, 2019
Fox News coverage of Mueller testimony outpaces all cable and broadcast rivals
When it came to testimony TV, the competition could not keep up. Fox News coverage of special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before both the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee bested all broadcast and cable news networks according to early data released by Nielsen Media Research. Published July 25, 2019
Green Party readies aggressive independent charge on the 2020 presidential election
While Republicans and Democrats battle over assorted matters on Capitol Hill, the Green Party is making plans for the 2020 election. The independent party is in Salem, Massachusetts, on Thursday for a three-day national meeting. Published July 25, 2019
Inside the Beltway: ‘It certainly seems like Trump is winning’ says CNN
Well, that's showbiz. The long-awaited testimony of Robert Mueller has come and gone. Published July 24, 2019
