LawNews
After the Government Takes His Life Savings, This 22-Year-Old Fights for Justice
Joseph Rivers put his life savings on the line. With help from his mother, Rivers had saved $16,000 to pursue a career as a music… Read More
LawNews
How Law Enforcement Can Take Your Stuff, Explained in 2 Minutes
Through a procedure called civil asset forfeiture, local, state and federal law enforcement officials have the power to seize property and money if it’s suspected… Read More
PoliticsNews
In New Hampshire, Chris Christie Shares His Plan for Entitlement Reform
GOFFSTOWN, N.H.—Speaking at a town hall meeting tonight, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie promised to work towards entitlement reform should he become president. “Folks will… Read More
Health CareNews
Obama: King v. Burwell ‘Easy Case’ That Supreme Court Probably ‘Shouldn’t’ Have Taken Up
President Obama suggested Monday that the Supreme Court should never have taken up King v. Burwell, the latest challenge to his health care law. “This… Read More
InternationalCommentary
State Department Is Misleading Americans About Russia’s Treaty Violations
The State Department isn’t being honest with Americans about Russia’s violations of arms control treaties and other politically binding commitments. Take the State Department’s annual… Read More
SocietyCommentary
3 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and the Supreme Court This Month
Later this month The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on state marriage laws. Here are the three most important things you need… Read More
Health CareNews
Florida House Rejects Medicaid Expansion
During a special session in the Florida Legislature, the state’s House of Representatives voted down a proposal last week that would have expanded the state’s… Read More
LawCommentary
Student Gets a Diploma, Her Family Gets Threatened With Jail
For many, high school graduation is a key milestone not only in the life of the graduate, but also in the lives of his or… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Personal Information of 4 Million Federal Employees Compromised
This past Thursday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a statement that a cyber intrusion was detected in April. In the attack, which according… Read More
SecurityNews
How ISIS Is Waging a ‘War of Ideas’ Through Social Media
One year ago this week, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria seized Iraq’s second largest city, Mosul—its first major land grab in a battle… Read More
SocietyNews
Senator Pressures Government to Add ‘Freedom of Religion’ to US Immigration Exam
Marking the anniversary of when the First Amendment right to “freedom of religion” was introduced, Sen. James Lankford is pressuring the Department of Homeland Security… Read More
SocietyNews
Since 2010, Abortion Rate Has Dropped 12%
The abortion rate is declining in the United States, according to a report by the Associated Press. According to the AP, the abortion rate has… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Book Review: Disinherited
Thomas Edison once said that “a good intention, with a bad approach, often leads to a poor result.” Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Jared Meyer’s Disinherited: How… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and the Fragility of Freedom
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill and the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln—two men whose… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Where Are All the Conservative Women? Meet Them Here
The Independent Women’s Forum hosted the first Women LEAD Summit in Washington last week. More than 150 women representing a variety of policy, activist and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Net Neutrality Is Not Helping the Internet
The term “net neutrality” refers to the principle that Internet service providers serving end users, such as Verizon and Comcast, should treat all communications that… Read More
EconomyCommentary
‘Leveling the Playing Field’ on Trade Should Begin at Home
A recent report from the U.S. Trade Representative, titled “Leveling the Playing Field,” describes how the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership could reduce other countries’ trade barriers…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
This New State Data Shows the Real Story Behind King v. Burwell
Every day there seems to be another article focused on how many individuals might lose their subsidies if the Supreme Court rules in favor of… Read More
Health CareNews
How State Exchanges Are Faring Under Obamacare
All eyes are on the federal and state health insurance exchanges in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case King v. Burwell…. Read More
PoliticsNews
Rick Perry Pledges to Work for Veterans ‘Until I Take My Last Breath’
NASHUA, N.H.—Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry promised during a campaign stop today that he would reform the Department of Veterans Affairs if elected president of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Real Trouble With Obama’s Rhetoric
Since 2009, everyone has been waiting for a clear articulation of President Obama’s grand strategy. Indeed, careers have been made analyzing what this mysterious thinking… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Osama Bin Laden’s Revealing Book Collection
Facebook’s chairman and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced on social media he is currently reading “The Muqaddimah”—a book written in 1377 by the Islamic historian Ibn… Read More
Health CareNews
Consumers Drawn to Low Prices of Temporary Health Plans Despite Risks
Worried about going without health coverage, musician Tom Miller bought a nine-month insurance policy in January to tide himself over while he rebuilt his business… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Assessing the Future of the US-UK Special Relationship
The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is a political creation that reflects underlying realities. To assess the future of that… Read More
InternationalNews
How a Shuttered McDonald’s Symbolizes the Fight for Peace in Ukraine
MARIUPOL, Ukraine—In 1995, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman coined the Golden Arches Theory of Conflict Prevention, also known as “McPeace.” The idea was that… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
4 Liberal Myths About Ronald Reagan Debunked
Presidential historian H. W. Brands’ new biography of Ronald Reagan and his conclusion that modern American politics is best seen as “The Age of Reagan”… Read More
InternationalNews
Renewed Violence in Ukraine Spurs Fears of All-Out War With Russia
KYIV, Ukraine—For those who might have thought the Ukraine conflict was finally fading from the headlines, this week should serve as sufficient evidence to the… Read More
SocietyNews
Two of Country Music’s Finest Backups Take Center Stage
Years ago, when Brandon Fraley was a senior at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., he prayed to God for a miracle. He was happy and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China’s Plan to Challenge US as a Rising Global Power
What is China up to? It’s been building artificial islands in the South China Sea. Recently, two motorized artillery pieces were spotted on one of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Obama’s Economy Is Unusually Slow. Here’s How to Fix It.
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.7 percent last quarter, according to a revised estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The contraction may be a temporary… Read More
