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Robert Knight

Robert Knight

Robert Knight is a columnist for The Washington Times. He can be reached at robertknight4@gmail.com.

Columns by Robert Knight

Illustration on the wonders of creation by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

The complexity of creation

Holiday gift-buying is over, the presents are unwrapped or even returned, and not much happens in the news. One can sit back and contemplate those moments in which the Christmas spirit overcomes worldly concerns, such as an impromptu sighting of a star on a dark night and wondering what it was like 2,000 years ago in Israel. Published December 25, 2016

This photo combo of images provided by Facebook demonstrates some of the new measures Facebook is taking to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network. The company is focusing on the "worst of the worst" offenders and partnering with outside fact-checkers to sort honest news reports from made-up stories that play to people's passions and preconceived notions. (Facebook via AP)

The fake war on ‘fake news’

The Democrats and their friends in the media are vigorously looking to expose "fake news" in the wake of their disastrous election defeat in November. Good for them. Published December 18, 2016

Illustration on potential Obama pardons by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Bowe Bergdahl, Edward Snowden push for clemency

President Obama, who leaves office on Jan. 20, is getting an earful from liberals urging him to issue pardons in three high-profile national security cases. Published December 11, 2016

Illustration on the anticipated retransformation of America by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Americans can ignore liberal hysteria

I was going to write today about the ongoing, insanely angry reactions by media, academics and students to the calamity that befell them on Nov. 8. There's just so much out there. Published December 4, 2016

Illustration on Liberal "tolerance" by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Throwing off the PC shackles

One thing the election reinforced is that "tolerance" is the last thing progressives actually want. Published November 27, 2016

Pacifying Democrats' Distress Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Foolish vows of vengeance

In the wake of Donald Trump's election, the mood on the losing side has ranged from somber mourning to hysterics, plus some furious vows to avenge Hillary Clinton's loss. Published November 20, 2016

Illustration on the electoral college as abulwartk against voter fraud by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Lax election enforcement must go

It looks like Hillary Clinton will finish with slightly more popular votes than President-elect Donald Trump, who won a clear majority of Electoral votes last Tuesday. Published November 13, 2016

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks to volunteers at a campaign office in Seattle. Hillary Clinton has a tight grip on the Electoral College majority need to be elected president of the U.S., and may very well be on her way to a big victory, and that's how some Republicans see it. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Hillary Clinton win would kill two-party system

A Hillary Clinton presidency would bring many things, but one consequence is assured: a continued assault on our competitive, two-party political system. Published October 16, 2016

Illustration on Maine politics byAlexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Democratic Maine could break for Republicans

In the mountains of Western Maine, the leaves are only just now starting to turn, which means they're on schedule to display riotous color despite a summer drought that has lowered some lakes by more than four feet. Published September 25, 2016

FILE - In this March 18, 2014 file photo, voters cast their ballots in the Illinois primary in Hinsdale, Ill. A lawsuit is challenging Election Day voter registration in Illinois while prompting concerns from civil rights groups about voter access in the November election. The lawsuit, filed in federal court last month by the legal arm of the Illinois Policy Institute, argues that voters in all 102 counties don't have equal access to same-day registration so it should be abolished at the precinct level. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Mandatory voter registration is a bad idea

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Ohio's election reform law, but liberal courts have struck down voter photo ID laws in other states such as North Carolina and North Dakota and watered down photo ID laws in Texas and Wisconsin. Published September 18, 2016

Illustration on the danger to America in the courts by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Tampering with American elections

The absence of Justice Antonin Scalia continues to be felt as the Supreme Court lurches ever leftward on key cases. Because the Court is evenly divided along ideological lines, its 4-to-4 votes leave mostly liberal lower court rulings intact. Published September 4, 2016

Illustration on socialism's assault on America's societal underpinnings by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Socialism at war with marriage, family

Socialism is still in vogue, regardless of its sorry record all over the world for the last century. The Free Stuff Army is on the march, especially in the United States. Published August 21, 2016

Threat to U.S. From Political Correctness Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Liberalism will change American for the worse

Two recent news items provide a glimpse of life in modern America. One is about the growth of the federal government and the other is about the evils of "profiling." Published August 14, 2016