SocietyNews
One Third of Americans Cannot Name a Single First Amendment Right
One third of Americans have no clue what rights they have under the First Amendment. The Newseum’s 2015 State of the First Amendment survey painted… Read More
InternationalNews
3 Tough Questions the Eurozone Will Face Over Greek Financial Crisis
All eyes are on how the eurozone will respond to Greece’s debt crisis. On July 5, Greek voters overwhelming rejected a eurozone deal that would… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Hidden Risks of Government Loan Programs
The federal government has $3 trillion in taxpayer money tied up in loan programs. It is imperative that Congress use the best method to account… Read More
PoliticsNews
Carly Fiorina: America’s Corporate Tax Rate Is ‘Self-Defeating’
CONCORD, N.H.—Former Hewlett-Packard CEO and Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina believes the United States’ high corporate tax rate damages the country’s ability to compete in… Read More
PoliticsNews
Marco Rubio’s Economic Plan to Make America ‘Greater Than We’ve Ever Been’
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa—At a summer cookout here Tuesday evening, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio outlined the economic policies he would enact if elected president. “I’m running… Read More
EducationCommentary
How We Can Stop the Expansion of the Federal Government Into Our Classrooms
Innovation starts locally—not in Washington. Yet, over the past few years, we have witnessed the unprecedented expansion of the federal government into our classrooms. Decades… Read More
PoliticsNews
Bobby Jindal: Greece Is a ‘Warning Sign of Where We Could Be Headed’ Under Obama
MANCHESTER, N.H.—While speaking at a town hall Tuesday night in New Hampshire, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said that the Democratic presidency of Barack Obama is… Read More
SocietyNews
Christian Baker Makes Case for Not ‘Expressing’ Support of Same-Sex Marriage
The owner of a family business that makes custom cakes today asked a Colorado appeals court to strike down state rulings that he discriminated against… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Poverty Isn’t the Root Cause of Jihadist Terrorism. Here’s What Is.
What is the best way for America to combat terrorism? That question is bound to loom large as we enter the next presidential race. Yet… Read More
InternationalNews
Experts Warn Against Dangers of Iran Nuclear Deal as Talks Are Extended Again
Iran and six world powers extended negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program Tuesday, blowing through another deadline as diplomats struggle to notch a final agreement. The… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Let Them Have Solar Panels: New Obama Plan Doesn’t Help Poor, But Reducing Regulations Would
The White House is planning to give more than a half a billion dollars in government and private funding for solar panel installations for low and… Read More
EducationCommentary
Unions Love This New Version of No Child Left Behind. That Should Worry Conservatives.
The Senate has begun floor consideration of a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB)…. Read More
LawCommentary
How San Francisco Aided and Abetted the Murder of Kate Steinle
After admitting to shooting and killing 32-year-old Kate Steinle, Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, an illegal alien, was asked why he had come to San Francisco. He… Read More
EconomyNews
Oregon Becomes First State to Try Taxing Drivers By Miles They Drive
Last week, Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to give drivers the option to be taxed by the mile instead of by the… Read More
LawNews
Chief Justice Roberts Receives Low Approval Ratings From Republicans, Conservatives
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling, conservatives aren’t John Roberts’ biggest groupies. Half of Republicans and 55 percent of self-identified conservatives disapprove of… Read More
SecurityNews
Congress Questions Obama Administration’s ‘Anemic’ Training Program to Defeat ISIS
During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing this morning, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E…. Read More
PoliticsNews
Ben Carson: Sanctuary Cities for Illegal Immigrants Are ‘Ridiculous’
BEDFORD, N.H.—Ben Carson, a retired pediatric neurosurgeon and Republican presidential candidate, called the concept of sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants “ridiculous” during a campaign stop… Read More
PoliticsNews
9 Foreign Policy Highlights of Hillary Clinton’s Secret Emails
A fondness for iced tea and a struggle with a fax machine figure in much of the media attention to newly released emails sent and… Read More
SocietyNews
Hailey’s Harvest: How One 9-Year-Old Is Fighting Homelessness
One-person tents, men’s boxers and prepaid cell phones are not things you would normally find on a little girl’s wish list. But 9-year-old Hailey Fort… Read More
SocietyNews
Teen Model With Down Syndrome Lands First Campaign, Hopes to Bring Awareness to Disability Issues
Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old from Brisbane, Australia, is one step closer to achieving her dream of changing society’s perception of disability. The teen, who has… Read More
InternationalNews
A Tale of Two Cities: Ukraine Wins One Back, But War Remains Close
MARIUPOL, Ukraine—A thunderstorm loomed over Mariupol on the afternoon of July 6. To the north, the sky turned dark and a cool pre-storm breeze kicked… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Sorry, Slate: Oregon Did Put a ‘Gag Order’ on Those Christian Bakers
On Thursday, The Daily Signal published an article about Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Brad Avakian ordering Aaron and Melissa Klein, Christian… Read More
EconomyNews
Rand Paul Exposes $25,000 Federal Grant for Oscars Museum
Sen. Rand Paul put Hollywood in the spotlight Monday revealing a $25,000 federal grant billing taxpayers for the building of an Oscars museum. The National… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How U.S. Plans Respond to Russia Breaking Yet Another Arms Treaty
In a turn of events that surprises no one, Russia continues to act in a belligerent fashion on the world stage. While testifying before the… Read More
EducationNews
A Big Week in Education: Congress Considers No Child Left Behind Rewrites
Eight years after the program technically expired, Congress is finally debating an update of the contentious No Child Left Behind Act, which poured an avalanche… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Rough Road to Reaching a Deal With Iran
Funny how painfully sobering Monday mornings can be—for a whole host of reasons—but especially after a long, holiday weekend such as Independence Day. For instance,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Majority of Greek Voters Rejected Reasonable Offer to Let Them Stay in Eurozone. What’s Next.
On Sunday Greek voters, following the lead of hard-left Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, overwhelmingly rejected an offer from the so called “Troika” of creditors, consisting… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Cuban Dissident Who Warned Obama Engagement With Castro Would Fail Injured By Castro’s Thugs
When President Obama confidently asserted “this is what change looks like” during his Cuba embassy announcement last week, he couldn’t possibly have had in mind… Read More
LawNews
How Michigan Lawmakers Want to Make It Harder for Law Enforcement to Take Your Stuff
Last year, two Michigan self-described “soccer moms” were the victims of raids conducted by local law enforcement officials, who took telephones, televisions and cash from… Read More
PoliticsNews
11 Quotes From George W. Bush on His 69th Birthday
Former President George W. Bush turned 69 years old today. Here are 11 quotes from the 43rd president in honor of his birthday. 1. “We… Read More
