Advantage: Palin
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fter the 2008 election and “The Masked Singer” and all the rest of it — finally, here is a contest Sarah Palin deserves to win.
The former Alaska governor, vice-presidential candidate, and reality-television clown has sued the New York Times for libel, and she deserves to prevail. The Times editorial page libeled her, straight up, and the court should find in her favor.
It does not matter what you think of Palin, or what you think of the New York Times. I have had plenty of occasion to criticize both of them over the years and a few opportunities to praise each …
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Sarah Palin arrives for the trial in her defamation lawsuit against the New York Times at the United States Courthouse in New York City, February 4, 2022. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters) Advantage: Palin NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE A fter the 2008 election and “The Masked Singer” and all the rest of it — finally, here is a contest Sarah Palin deserves to win. The former Alaska governor, vice-presidential candidate, and reality-television clown has sued the New York Times for libel, and she deserves to prevail. The Times editorial page libeled her, straight up, and the court should find in her favor. It does not matter what you think of Palin, or what you think of the New York Times. I have had plenty of occasion to criticize both of them over the years and a few opportunities to praise each … Something to Consider If you enjoyed this article, we have a proposition for you: Join NRPLUS. Members get all of our content on the site including the digital magazine and archives, no paywalls or content meters, an advertising-minimal experience, and unique access to our writers and editors (through conference calls, social media groups, and more). And importantly, NRPLUS members help keep NR going. If you enjoyed this article and want to see more premium content like this, we have a proposition for you: Join NRPLUS. Become a Member Recommended Glenn Youngkin Triggers a Mask Meltdown in Virginia Virginia’s new Republican governor issued an executive order declaring that parents will decide whether their children wear masks to school. A Ron DeSantis Master Class in Rope-a-Dope Why Democrats were fools to cast him as MIA during the holidays. The Worst Ally Germany, the laggard of NATO with a deep conflict of interest regarding Russia, is the weak link. Joe Manchin Was Right The contrast between Joe Biden and Joe Manchin over the last year has been stark. Fauci Must Go His own behavior has undermined public trust in the response to the Covid pandemic. The Latest U.S. Ambassador: China Trying to ‘Distract’ from Human-Rights Abuses by Choosing Uyghur for Olympic Opening Ceremony The PRC selected Dinigeer Yilamujiang, a cross-country skier who allegedly has Uyghur roots, to deliver the flame to the Olympic cauldron to kickstart the games. Pence’s Former Chief of Staff: Trump Had ‘Bad Advisers Who Were Basically Snake-Oil Salesmen’ Marc Short’s comments come after a public war of words between Pence and Trump played out last week. Canadian Judge Blocks Unvaccinated Dad’s Shared Custody of Kids Justice Nathalie Godbout said her ruling last Monday was made with a ‘heavy heart’ but was for the good of the child. What Happens When Our Prisons Go ‘Woke’? The people responsible for guarding prisons are being force-fed racist propaganda on the taxpayer’s dime. Why the American Founding Must Remain Central to Conservatism An American conservatism which subtly or directly marginalizes the Founding is on a fast track to a conservatism at odds with America’s roots itself. Why the Chinese Communist Party Will Fail Even if the Winter Olympics Succeeds Hosting a successful global event will not earn the CCP the affection, respect, and legitimacy it craves.