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Jennifer Harper

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Jennifer Harper wrote the daily Inside the Beltway column for The Washington Times.

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In this June 10, 2020, file photo, Olivia Chan's father helps her with a new mask she received during a graduation ceremony for her Pre-K class in front of Bradford School in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

American Academy of Pediatrics backs return of students to the classroom in the fall

A major medical organization now sides with parents who hope their children can return to school in the fall, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The American Academy of Pediatrics -- which represents 67,000 pediatricians -- now strongly advocates that the goal for all policy considerations "should start with a goal of having students physically present in school."

July 7, 2020
Some wonder if Republicans who oppose President Trump realize just how the nation would change under Democratic "scorched earth political strategy" if Joseph R. Biden won the election. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: The naive delusions of anti-Trumpers

Let us all recall that MoveOn.org — the nation's premier progressive activist organization — has declared that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden now represents "the most progressive platform in Democratic Party history."

July 6, 2020
A sizable number of Americans have heard conspiracy theories about the origins of the coronavirus, according to a Pew Research Center poll. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: The coronavirus pandemic conspiracy plot thickens

The mysterious coronavirus tales are many. It originated from bats. It originated from bat soup. It escaped from some laboratory. It's been around since last year. It's hanging around until next year. It's was engineered to drive President Trump from office. The list of possibilities goes on.

June 30, 2020
A forum organized by President Trump's reelection campaign featured evangelical leaders who reaffirmed their support for the president. (Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.)

Inside the Beltway: The faith force: Evangelicals champion Trump

President Trump has evangelical allies who continue to speak out on his behalf as the election approaches and the strategic attacks grow shrill, and more aggressive. The faith community, however, is intent on the larger picture, and the race to beat Joseph R. Biden.

June 28, 2020
A barman pours a beer at the Crabtree Pub in London, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Millions of people in Britain will be able to go to the pub, visit a movie theater, get a haircut or attend a religious service starting July 4, in a major loosening of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The government also announced that from July 4 people will be advised to stay at least 1 meter (3 feet) apart, rather than 2 meters -- as long as they take other measures to reduce transmission of the virus, such as wearing a mask in enclosed spaces. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Diageo, Guinness parent company, launches $100 million bar and pub recovery fund

London-based Diageo -- the parent company of Guinness, KetelOne vodka, Bailey's Irish Cream, Bulleit Bourbon and 200 other familiar brands -- has launched "Raising the Bar," a new global recovery fund to offer financial support to bars and pubs struggling with the economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

June 28, 2020
A massive poll from the Pew Research Center reveals that 6-out-of-10 Americans say the news media "does not understand people like me." (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Inside the Beltway: Americans say news media ‘doesn’t understand people like me’

The uneasy relationship between Americans and their news media continues. A massive new survey of 10,300 people reveals that 6-out-of-10 U.S. adults agree that news organizations don't understand "people like me." The sentiment extends through multiple demographics. Like a troubled personal relationship, it's complicated. The reasons behind this rift between the people and their press differ according to political beliefs, religion, income, race, sex and age according to the survey, which was conducted by Pew Research Center in conjunction withe the Knight Foundation.

June 25, 2020
Stacy Washington, an advisor to President Trump's campaign, is set to debut Sunday on Sirius XM's Patriot Channel, hosting "Stacy on the Right." (Image courtesy of Sirius XM)

Stacy Washington, military veteran and conservative commentator, gets new program on SiriusXM

SiriusXM has announced the debut of new programming set to push back against the Sunday morning talk shows. "Stacy on the Right" arrives at 10 a.m. ET -- hosted by journalist and conservative commentator Stacy Washington. She is a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and serves as an advisory board member of Vets for Trump and Black Voices for Trump, both coalitions within President Trump's reelection campaign.

June 25, 2020
One Korean expert believes an end of war declaration involving North Korea's Kim Jong-un and President Trump may be essential for a Korea conflict breakthrough. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: North Korea is ‘far more dangerous’ 70 years later

"If such a war were to ever restart, the world would collectively face a North Korea that is far more dangerous thanks to its growing nuclear weapons arsenal and potential ability to attack the U.S. homeland with long-range missiles. It is no exaggeration to say that Pyongyang could kill millions of people within minutes thanks to the weapons of mass destruction the Kim regime has built," writes Harry J. Kazianis, senior director of Korean studies for the Center for the National Interest.

June 24, 2020
The Washington Post has created a new position of managing editor for diversity and inclusion, considered a lead management role. (Associated Press/file) ** FILE **

Help wanted: Washington Post managing editor for diversity and inclusion

The news media continues to expand into new realms that will potentially reshape and redefine the role of journalism. "The Washington Post is seeking a managing editor for diversity and inclusion who, working closely with senior editors and our entire staff, will endeavor to ensure that those principles are incorporated into all aspects of news coverage and operations," the news organization said Wednesday in a public release.

June 24, 2020
President Trump may be trailing former vice president Joseph R. Biden in the polls, but a veteran pollster says it's too early to count him out. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Trump can still win it

Certain pundits would love to declare that Joseph R. Biden -- at this very moment -- has vanquished President Trump and won the presidential race. Yeah, well. Sorry, but the political dynamics are percolating and the race is still viable. In other words, it's too early to tell who the heck will emerge the victor.

June 23, 2020