Glenn, Ann Coulter, and 80% of America agree — No Amnesty.

June 17, 2013

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While the GOP may be divided on immigration reform, the voices of the conservative movement certainly aren't. This morning, bestselling author and conservative commentator Ann Coulter joined the radio program to discuss the battle over immigration reform currently occurring in Washington.

"I am really disturbed by this cabal in Washington, the progressive wing of the Republican Party that is putting the final shots into the fundamental transformation of this country," Glenn said to Ann this morning.

"Yes, it really is the rise of the plutocrats," Ann noted.

She named the power-players involved in getting this bill through Congress — many of whom we aren't used to seeing side with the left: George Soros, Michael Bloomberg, the Koch brothers, Foster Friess (big-time Santorum funder), Sheldon Adelson (Gingrich funder), and even Rupert Murdock.

"This is massive," She continued. "First of all, the destruction of America as we know it and the transfer of money to the very, very wealthy, while harming the bottom."

Glenn noted that people are missing the economic repercussions of the legislation. It increases competition for the workers who are struggling the most. While decreasing competition for the people at the top by making it harder for the people at the top of the intellectual scale to enter the country.

"They're gutting the people who are struggling to make any kind of ends meat," he said.

"Yes, including recent immigrants whom they purport to love so much," Ann added. "As the country has done before, there was a decades‑long moratorium on any immigration beginning with Calvin Coolidge. The economy boomed, the unemployment rate went down, the income inequality narrowed. I mean, an awful lot of — so many social problems, so many, so many problems in America are traced directly to immigration, including, by the way, the NSA spying scandal. You know, you don't need to spy on Americans if you're not letting in a lot of foreigners who want to kill us."

Ann continued, "The crime rate went up dramatically after Teddy Kennedy's 1965 immigration act, and it has not gone down to its pre‑1965 immigration act levels. The unemployment rate has gone up. And, you know, you keep reading these articles in liberal media particularly about how income inequality, it's increasing, it's increasing. Why won't they talk about the cause of that increase? You're bringing in multiple millions, overwhelming the country with desperately poor people and then you wonder why, why the bottom end of the spectrum is so far away from the rich who get to employ the desperately poor as their maids, their nannies, their pool boys, their's, you know, water boys and agricultural workers."

To make matters worse, Glenn noted how extremely disconnected mainstream America seems to be from this legislation. Americans are not protesting and demanding that comprehensive immigration reform be passed before July.

"Nobody is saying, "Let's get a comprehensive immigration deal done before July." And you have the gigantic power structure of the GOP behind a lot of this and so you're entering a period, quite honestly, that looks a lot like the 19 — early 1850s with the Whig party where, you know, you had the beat‑down of Charles Sumner in the well of the Senate. And that was the end of the GOP, and quite honestly it signaled the end of the republic as we knew it for a while," Glenn said.

"You are absolutely right," Coulter agreed. "I've never seen an issue where the people are on one side. About 80% of Americans in polls oppose more legal immigration. This bill, the Rubio bill not only grants instant amnesty, curious that when Republicans are promoting liberal ideas that will harm America, they adopt liberal argumentation techniques, which is to lie about their bill. Why do they keep insisting it's not amnesty? They know Americans do not want amnesty. But that's only half of it. It triples legal immigration. And again it is not legal immigration for people who will compete with the editorial writers at the Wall Street Journal. It's legal immigration for those who will be competing with the very people in America who are now suffering massive unemployment. And the Americans are on one side, the elites are on the other side, and that's why they need to push this through in the dark of night. And I'm so glad you're talking about this because I've heard so many talk radio hosts either not talking about it, being foolishly distracted by NSA or IRS. Look, those will be there. Let's talk about those in two weeks. Or saying, "Oh, don't worry; the House is going to stop it."

But the only way the House can stop it is by not voting for anything — which only 70 GOP House members have stood up and said they will do.

Coulter also noted that if it isn't stopped, America will soon become California — a place where a conservative will never win another election. But there are a few brave Republicans trying to hold down the line.

"I hate to point it out, but it's just so overwhelmingly true," Ann started, not only that 90% of Americans are against amnesty and increasing legalization while the elites are jamming through a bill that does the opposite, but it is striking that those Republicans who are saying this is a bad idea are the smartest Republicans we have."

Glenn agreed and shared his plan to travel to D.C. on Wednesday for the press conference being held outside the Capitol.

"I don't know how many people are going to go, but I just think this is, this is critical," Glenn noted. "The fundamental transformation of America happens if the House passes any kind of legislation."

'Rage against the dying of the light': Charlie Kirk lived that mandate

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Kirk’s tragic death challenges us to rise above fear and anger, to rebuild bridges where others build walls, and to fight for the America he believed in.

I’ve only felt this weight once before. It was 2001, just as my radio show was about to begin. The World Trade Center fell, and I was called to speak immediately. I spent the day and night by my bedside, praying for words that could meet the moment.

Yesterday, I found myself in the same position. September 11, 2025. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. A friend. A warrior for truth.

Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins.

Moments like this make words feel inadequate. Yet sometimes, words from another time speak directly to our own. In 1947, Dylan Thomas, watching his father slip toward death, penned lines that now resonate far beyond his own grief:

Do not go gentle into that good night. / Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Thomas was pleading for his father to resist the impending darkness of death. But those words have become a mandate for all of us: Do not surrender. Do not bow to shadows. Even when the battle feels unwinnable.

Charlie Kirk lived that mandate. He knew the cost of speaking unpopular truths. He knew the fury of those who sought to silence him. And yet he pressed on. In his life, he embodied a defiance rooted not in anger, but in principle.

Picking up his torch

Washington, Jefferson, Adams — our history was started by men who raged against an empire, knowing the gallows might await. Lincoln raged against slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. raged against segregation. Every generation faces a call to resist surrender.

It is our turn. Charlie’s violent death feels like a knockout punch. Yet if his life meant anything, it means this: Silence in the face of darkness is not an option.

He did not go gently. He spoke. He challenged. He stood. And now, the mantle falls to us. To me. To you. To every American.

We cannot drift into the shadows. We cannot sit quietly while freedom fades. This is our moment to rage — not with hatred, not with vengeance, but with courage. Rage against lies, against apathy, against the despair that tells us to do nothing. Because there is always something you can do.

Even small acts — defiance, faith, kindness — are light in the darkness. Reaching out to those who mourn. Speaking truth in a world drowning in deceit. These are the flames that hold back the night. Charlie carried that torch. He laid it down yesterday. It is ours to pick up.

The light may dim, but it always does before dawn. Commit today: I will not sleep as freedom fades. I will not retreat as darkness encroaches. I will not be silent as evil forces claim dominion. I have no king but Christ. And I know whom I serve, as did Charlie.

Two turning points, decades apart

On Wednesday, the world changed again. Two tragedies, separated by decades, bound by the same question: Who are we? Is this worth saving? What kind of people will we choose to be?

Imagine a world where more of us choose to be peacemakers. Not passive, not silent, but builders of bridges where others erect walls. Respect and listening transform even the bitterest of foes. Charlie Kirk embodied this principle.

He did not strike the weak; he challenged the powerful. He reached across divides of politics, culture, and faith. He changed hearts. He sparked healing. And healing is what our nation needs.

At the center of all this is one truth: Every person is a child of God, deserving of dignity. Change will not happen in Washington or on social media. It begins at home, where loneliness and isolation threaten our souls. Family is the antidote. Imperfect, yes — but still the strongest source of stability and meaning.

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Forgiveness, fidelity, faithfulness, and honor are not dusty words. They are the foundation of civilization. Strong families produce strong citizens. And today, Charlie’s family mourns. They must become our family too. We must stand as guardians of his legacy, shining examples of the courage he lived by.

A time for courage

I knew Charlie. I know how he would want us to respond: Multiply his courage. Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins. Out of darkness, great and glorious things will sprout — but we must be worthy of them.

Charlie Kirk lived defiantly. He stood in truth. He changed the world. And now, his torch is in our hands. Rage, not in violence, but in unwavering pursuit of truth and goodness. Rage against the dying of the light.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

Glenn Beck resurrects the 9-12 Project to support Charlie Kirk's family

Glenn Beck is once again calling on his loyal listeners and viewers to come together and channel the same unity and purpose that defined the historic 9-12 Project. That movement, born in the wake of national challenges, brought millions together to revive core values of faith, hope, and charity.

Glenn created the original 9-12 Project in early 2009 to bring Americans back to where they were in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. In those moments, we weren't Democrats and Republicans, conservative or liberal, Red States or Blue States, we were united as one, as America. The original 9-12 Project aimed to root America back in the founding principles of this country that united us during those darkest of days.

This new initiative draws directly from that legacy, focusing on supporting the family of Charlie Kirk in these dark days following his tragic murder.

The revival of the 9-12 Project aims to secure the long-term well-being of Charlie Kirk's wife and children. All donations will go straight to meeting their immediate and future needs. If the family deems the funds surplus to their requirements, Charlie's wife has the option to redirect them toward the vital work of Turning Point USA.

This campaign is more than just financial support—it's a profound gesture of appreciation for Kirk's tireless dedication to the cause of liberty. It embodies the unbreakable bond of our community, proving that when we stand united, we can make a real difference.
Glenn Beck invites you to join this effort. Show your solidarity by donating today and honoring Charlie Kirk and his family in this meaningful way.

You can learn more about the 9-12 Project and donate HERE

The dangerous lie: Rights as government privileges, not God-given

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When politicians claim that rights flow from the state, they pave the way for tyranny.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) recently delivered a lecture that should alarm every American. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, he argued that believing rights come from a Creator rather than government is the same belief held by Iran’s theocratic regime.

Kaine claimed that the principles underpinning Iran’s dictatorship — the same regime that persecutes Sunnis, Jews, Christians, and other minorities — are also the principles enshrined in our Declaration of Independence.

In America, rights belong to the individual. In Iran, rights serve the state.

That claim exposes either a profound misunderstanding or a reckless indifference to America’s founding. Rights do not come from government. They never did. They come from the Creator, as the Declaration of Independence proclaims without qualification. Jefferson didn’t hedge. Rights are unalienable — built into every human being.

This foundation stands worlds apart from Iran. Its leaders invoke God but grant rights only through clerical interpretation. Freedom of speech, property, religion, and even life itself depend on obedience to the ruling clerics. Step outside their dictates, and those so-called rights vanish.

This is not a trivial difference. It is the essence of liberty versus tyranny. In America, rights belong to the individual. The government’s role is to secure them, not define them. In Iran, rights serve the state. They empower rulers, not the people.

From Muhammad to Marx

The same confusion applies to Marxist regimes. The Soviet Union’s constitutions promised citizens rights — work, health care, education, freedom of speech — but always with fine print. If you spoke out against the party, those rights evaporated. If you practiced religion openly, you were charged with treason. Property and voting were allowed as long as they were filtered and controlled by the state — and could be revoked at any moment. Rights were conditional, granted through obedience.

Kaine seems to be advocating a similar approach — whether consciously or not. By claiming that natural rights are somehow comparable to sharia law, he ignores the critical distinction between inherent rights and conditional privileges. He dismisses the very principle that made America a beacon of freedom.

Jefferson and the founders understood this clearly. “We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights,” they wrote. No government, no cleric, no king can revoke them. They exist by virtue of humanity itself. The government exists to protect them, not ration them.

This is not a theological quibble. It is the entire basis of our government. Confuse the source of rights, and tyranny hides behind piety or ideology. The people are disempowered. Clerics, bureaucrats, or politicians become arbiters of what rights citizens may enjoy.

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Gifts from God, not the state

Kaine’s statement reflects either a profound ignorance of this principle or an ideological bias that favors state power over individual liberty. Either way, Americans must recognize the danger. Understanding the origin of rights is not academic — it is the difference between freedom and submission, between the American experiment and theocratic or totalitarian rule.

Rights are not gifts from the state. They are gifts from God, secured by reason, protected by law, and defended by the people. Every American must understand this. Because when rights come from government instead of the Creator, freedom disappears.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

POLL: Is Gen Z’s anger over housing driving them toward socialism?

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A recent poll conducted by Justin Haskins, a long-time friend of the show, has uncovered alarming trends among young Americans aged 18-39, revealing a generation grappling with deep frustrations over economic hardships, housing affordability, and a perceived rigged system that favors the wealthy, corporations, and older generations. While nearly half of these likely voters approve of President Trump, seeing him as an anti-establishment figure, over 70% support nationalizing major industries, such as healthcare, energy, and big tech, to promote "equity." Shockingly, 53% want a democratic socialist to win the 2028 presidential election, including a third of Trump voters and conservatives in this age group. Many cite skyrocketing housing costs, unfair taxation on the middle class, and a sense of being "stuck" or in crisis as driving forces, with 62% believing the economy is tilted against them and 55% backing laws to confiscate "excess wealth" like second homes or luxury items to help first-time buyers.

This blend of Trump support and socialist leanings suggests a volatile mix: admiration for disruptors who challenge the status quo, coupled with a desire for radical redistribution to address personal struggles. Yet, it raises profound questions about the roots of this discontent—Is it a failure of education on history's lessons about socialism's failures? Media indoctrination? Or genuine systemic barriers? And what does it portend for the nation’s trajectory—greater division, a shift toward authoritarian policies, or an opportunity for renewal through timeless values like hard work and individual responsibility?

Glenn wants to know what YOU think: Where do Gen Z's socialist sympathies come from? What does it mean for the future of America? Make your voice heard in the poll below:

Do you believe the Gen Z support for socialism comes from perceived economic frustrations like unaffordable housing and a rigged system favoring the wealthy and corporations?

Do you believe the Gen Z support for socialism, including many Trump supporters, is due to a lack of education about the historical failures of socialist systems?

Do you think that these poll results indicate a growing generational divide that could lead to more political instability and authoritarian tendencies in America's future?

Do you think that this poll implies that America's long-term stability relies on older generations teaching Gen Z and younger to prioritize self-reliance, free-market ideals, and personal accountability?

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