Grab the Popcorn. CNN Releases the Second Democratic Debate Lineup.

Jim Geraghty

Making the click-through worthwhile: Joe Biden receives a golden opportunity to tarnish Kamala Harris’s reputation, CNN lays out the debate lineup, our reviewers debate whether the remake of The Lion King is politically incorrect, and President Trump backpedals away from the “send her back” chant in North Carolina.

Come On, Joe Biden, You Rarely Get Gifts This Generous at Christmas

If Joe Biden can’t demolish Kamala Harris over her lenient deal with former San Diego mayor Bob Filner, then the former veep really has lost a step:

In 2013, about 20 women accused Filner, a two-decade Democratic congressman-turned-San Diego mayor, of sexual harassment and misconduct. Some said he put them in “Filner headlocks.”

Harris’ office drew considerable criticism in 2013 for allowing Filner to plead guilty to state charges of false imprisonment and battery against three Jane Does in exchange for a light sentence. Filner could have faced up to ... Read More

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Fake Live-Action and a PC Agenda Ruin the New Lion King

Armond White

The style of the movie's fake realism prevents one from imaginatively projecting onto the animation. When Simba comes into his own and must defend his tribe against his scheming uncle Scar and the menacing, invasive Hyenas, there’s no emotional power.

How Batman Begins Changed the Movies

Kyle Smith

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan took a children’s genre -- the comic-book superhero movie -- and approached it with an adult sensibility, its maturity of both form and content unprecedented.

Sanders Campaign Workers Demand $15 Hourly Wage

Jack Crowe

They argued that Sanders, who has made a $15 federal minimum wage a centerpiece of his campaign, should honor that commitment in compensating his staff.

Berkeley Removes Gendered Words Such as ‘Manhole’ from Its City Codes

Katherine Timpf

Taking the time to tackle this “problem” makes it seem as though feminists don't have any real issues to deal with.

The Anti-Semitic BDS Movement Advocates Illegal Discrimination

David French

Proponents push for egregious violations of federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.

The War over America’s Past Is Really about Its Future

Victor Davis Hanson

If progressives can convince the public that America is hopelessly flawed, they can gain power.

Creating Disposable Babies — Yes We Can, but Should We?

Kristan Hawkins

We need to understand the negative impact that in vitro fertilization has on our culture.

Kamala Harris Assures ‘You Can Keep Your Doctor’ With Medicare for All

Mairead McArdle

Kamala Harris made a familiar promise Wednesday about Medicare for All, assuring voters that 'you can keep your doctor' under her plan.

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