Health CareCommentary
The Double Standard on Smoking vs. Marijuana
A lot of things can date an old movie or TV show: clothes, furniture, cars. And another thing: cigarettes. They’re all over the place in… Read More
Health CareCommentary
What the Failure of the Obamacare Co-ops Teaches Us
The Obama administration is perfecting the art of the “boondoggle”—a colorful term for a taxpayer-funded project characterized by wasteful spending, gross inefficiency, or political favoritism…. Read More
EnergyCommentary
The Fraud Factor of Obama’s New Climate Agenda
Recently, President Obama visited Alaska to scare up support for his climate agenda. But it’s becoming clear that this agenda is not, in fact, about… Read More
SecurityCommentary
China Just Sent a Message to America: Don’t Mess With Us
Napoleon Bonaparte is credited with saying some 200 years ago that “China is a sleeping giant. Let him sleep, for when he wakes, he will… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Remembering John Von Kannon, a Real Hero of the Conservative Movement
The modern conservative movement has lost one of its real heroes. John Von Kannon, “the Baron,” has passed to a better place after a long struggle… Read More
InternationalNews
Remembering 9/11 During America’s War on ISIS
U.S. ARMED FORCES, Southwest Asia—For the 14th year in a row, a wartime U.S. military remembered the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. But this was… Read More
Health CareCommentary
What’s Behind the Large Medicare Part B Premium Hike for Seniors?
Next year, millions of Medicare enrollees will see their premiums jump from $104.90 to $159.30, a stunning 52-percent increase. Today’s bureaucratic premium setting is inherently… Read More
EnergyCommentary
The Lessons From Solyndra Still Haven’t Been Learned
In a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz this week, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology expressed concern over the use… Read More
EducationCommentary
5 Worrisome Back to School Numbers
It’s back to school time again, but before you start helping your kids out with their math homework, let’s look at some numbers that may… Read More
SocietyNews
California Assembly Approves Legislation to Legalize Assisted Suicide
The California State Assembly passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide on Wednesday. According to a report by Reuters, the bill is likely to be… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Puerto Rico’s Warning to the Mainland: Stop Kicking the Can Down the Road
The findings of Puerto Rico’s Fiscal and Economic Recovery Working Group should serve as a warning sign to the U.S. Government that putting off economic… Read More
SecurityFeature
LawCommentary
How an Alabama Woman Used Voter Fraud to Get Her Boyfriend Elected
In Dothan, Ala., the verdict is in: it was election fraud. Last week, a jury convicted 66-year-old Olivia Reynolds on 24 felony counts of absentee… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Next Obamacare Issue: The Definition of ‘Small Employer’
Unsurprisingly there are more problems with the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) that await members of Congress coming back from their August recess. Topping the list… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Cartoon: Americans Oppose Iran Deal
Genevieve Wood wrote on why the Iran Deal is dangerous for Americans: It has been said that liberty and freedom require eternal vigilance. There are… Read More
SocietyCommentary
This Document Established the Five Central Themes of Modern Conservatism
Most political rhetoric dies a quick and deserved death, but a statement adopted on this date 55 years ago remains the most widely accepted definition of… Read More
InternationalNews
This Retired Navy SEAL’s Brother Was Killed by Hezbollah. Why He’s Against the Iran Nuclear Deal.
For Ken Stethem, the Iran nuclear deal is personal. “I’m doing something out of what, for me, is a form of duty,” says Stethem, referring… Read More
InternationalNews
Palin, Cruz Criticize Iran Deal at Rally
Protesters coalesced on Capitol Hill Wednesday to rail against the Iran nuclear agreement during a rally that drew a slew of conservative heavyweights, including Republican… Read More
InternationalNews
Senate Democrats Block Vote to Reject Iran Nuclear Deal, Handing Obama Victory
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked consideration of a Republican resolution to reject the Iran nuclear deal, effectively allowing the agreement to take effect without President… Read More
SocietyCommentary
September 11, Flight 93, and the Power of Self-Governance
On September 11, 2001, the first successful counterattack of our long war against Islamic jihad was launched not by the United States military, but by… Read More
SocietyNews
Study: Survival Rate Among Preemie Babies on Upswing
Babies born prematurely have a higher survival rate than 20 years ago, a study released on Tuesday found. The findings of the extensive research study,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
14 Years Later, the Threat of Islamist Terrorism Is as Real as Ever
Friday is the 14th anniversary of 9/11, the deadliest terrorist attack in history. Four planes were hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists, who flew a plane into both… Read More
LawCommentary
Guantanamo Detainee Terror Recidivism Rate Increases
A few years back, Congress decided that they wanted to know how many Guantanamo detainees went back to the fight after their release or transfer…. Read More
SecurityAnalysis
An Interactive Timeline of Islamist Terror Plots Since 9/11
The Heritage Foundation tracks Islamist terror plots and attacks since 9/11 and as the 14th anniversary of that fateful day approaches, it is important for… Read More
EducationCommentary
Five Caveats to Obama’s ‘Free’ Community College Proposal
“[F]or every young person willing to work hard, I want two years of community college to be as free and universal as high school is… Read More
SocietyNews
Study Finds Happiest Parents Have Four or More Kids
The happiest parents are—drumroll, please—parents with four or more kids. Parents of large families were found to have the most life satisfaction, according to a… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Mr. President, It’s Time to Reverse Course on Iran Deal
It has been said that liberty and freedom require eternal vigilance. There are no permanent victories or defeats in Washington – only permanent battles. So despite… Read More
LawNews
Five Questions Sen. James Lankford Wants Obama to Answer About His Immigration Actions
Sen. James Lankford will send a letter to the White House on Thursday asking the president to clarify his remarks that there will be “consequences”… Read More
SocietyNews
What’s Next for Freed Kentucky Clerk? Her Lawyer Speaks Out
The lawyer for Kim Davis blames Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear for his client’s protracted religious liberty fight that has played out nationally over the last… Read More
SocietyNews
9 Things You Need to Know From the First Planned Parenthood Hearing
The first in a series of hearings about Planned Parenthood kicked off Wednesday in Capitol Hill, with Republicans and Democrats running in circles over whether or… Read More
