SocietyNews
Green Party of England Leader ‘Open’ to Polyamorous Marriage
Natalie Bennett, the leader of the Green Party of England, recently suggested that her party is “open” to granting legal status to marriages or civil… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Freedom of Speech in Pakistan and the Death of Sabeen Mahmud
On April 24, renowned Pakistani human rights activist, Sabeen Mahmud, was gunned down and killed by two men in Karachi, Pakistan. Mahmud was a respected,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
April Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 2008
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April jobs report contained modestly encouraging economic news. The payroll survey showed employers added just under a quarter million net… Read More
InternationalCommentary
UK Election Results: A Conservative Surge and a Defeat for Socialism
Greatly exceeding expectations, the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, surged in yesterday’s United Kingdom General Election, winning 330 parliamentary seats, enough to… Read More
PoliticsNews
Did Scott Walker ‘Evolve’ on Immigration?
For weeks now, Scott Walker has attracted attention from politicos and pundits with his statements on illegal and legal immigration. Whether they like or loathe… Read More
PoliticsNews
Stop Whining, Start Showing Up: GOP Chairman’s Formula for Reaching Black, Hispanic Voters
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus is gearing up for 2016 as more than a dozen presidential candidates are considering a run for the White… Read More
SocietyNews
2015 Salvatori Prize Awarded to American Council of Trustees and Alumni
The Heritage Foundation has awarded its 2015 Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship to the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for their “What Will They… Read More
SecurityCommentary
National Defense Authorizations: Useful Steps on Nuclear Policy
Last week, the House Armed Services Committee took a first step in ensuring that the government provides for the common defense and passed the fiscal… Read More
LawNews
After Having His Motel Seized by the Government, Victim of Civil Asset Forfeiture Reflects on His Fight
Russ Caswell, owner of Motel Caswell in Tewksbury, Mass., fought the law and won. Now, he’s reflecting on his experiences with a law enforcement tool… Read More
PoliticsNews
Here’s an Overview of the 2016 Field in One Chart
In the past week alone, we’ve watched three GOP contenders enter the 2016 presidential race: Carly Fiorina, Dr. Ben Carson, and most recently, Mike Huckabee. In… Read More
InternationalNews
Senate Votes to Give Congress Review Over Iran Nuclear Deal
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday to give Congress at least some voice over a proposed nuclear deal with Iran. The bill, which passed… Read More
EconomyNews
Worried About ‘Government Picking Winners and Losers,’ Jindal Calls for Closing of Export-Import Bank
Bobby Jindal has become the latest Republican presidential hopeful to call for the end of a federal agency that makes taxpayer-backed loans to foreign businesses… Read More
InternationalNews
29 Years After Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, Life Slowly Returns to Normal
CHERNOBYL, Ukraine—On April 28, two days after the 29th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a forest fire near the retired nuclear power plant threatened… Read More
Economy News
Rick Perry Changes His Mind on Ex-Im Bank, Calls for Its End
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is calling for an end to the Export-Import Bank—a reversal from the position he held as governor. In an op-ed… Read More
PoliticsNews
Can the GOP Have a ‘Peaceful’ Primary in 2016? Here’s Why the Party Chairman Is Hoping for It
With six Republicans officially in the presidential race for 2016 and more to join soon, the party’s chairman is gearing up for a busy year…. Read More
Health CareNews
Why This Family Struggled to Secure Health Insurance Under Obamacare for Their 4-Year-Old Son
When Lindsay Franks received a letter from the Department of Health and Human Services’ health insurance marketplace in January, she was certain it was a… Read More
EconomyFeature
What Every 2015 College Graduate Should Know
I’m four months out of college, living halfway across the country from where I grew up. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Government Is Definitely Back in the ‘Affordable Housing’ Game
More than six years out from a government-driven housing bubble, the chief regulator at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Mel Watt, and the Department of… Read More
Health CareNews
How This Congressional Maneuver Could Be Used to Repeal Obamacare
For the first time in five years, Congress has passed a budget. However, it does not repeal Obamacare. According to Paul Winfree, director of the… Read More
EconomyNews
Federal Agency to Regulate Christmas Lights
On a hot day in Washington, D.C., a federal agency issued 11 pages of new regulations on Christmas lights and other holiday decorations, calling certain… Read More
EconomyNews
For Two Groups on Opposite Sides of the Aisle, Records Requests to Export-Import Bank Return Different Results
For two groups on opposing sides of the political spectrum, requests to the Export-Import Bank for records under the Freedom of Information Act yield different… Read More
EconomyCommentary
April Tax Recap
This monthly tax roundup series reviews some of the major stories making headlines in tax policy over the past month, with brief analysis and links… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The UK General Election: 5 Key Implications for the United States
This Thursday’s United Kingdom general election is shaping up to be one of the closest fought British elections in modern times. According to the latest opinion… Read More
SocietyNews
Will Freddie Gray’s Death Inspire ‘New Life’ in Baltimore?
BALTIMORE—At the end of the most hopeless of weeks, after Freddie Gray’s tragic death in the custody of police led to violent—and peaceful—protests, and the… Read More
SecurityCommentary
What to Make of ISIS Claim of Responsibility for Texas Shootings
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a failed attack that occurred on Sunday in Garland, Texas. At the “First Annual Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest,” two… Read More
SocietyNews
Hillary Clinton Calls for ‘Path to Full and Equal Citizenship’ for Illegal Immigrants
Hillary Clinton argued for “a path to full and equal citizenship” for illegal immigrants during a roundtable discussion in Las Vegas, Nev., on Tuesday. She… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Oil Production Is Up 53% Since 2010, But It’s Declining on Federal Lands. Here’s Why.
Thanks to hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling methods perfected at the end of last decade, production of crude oil in the United States has skyrocketed…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
Sri Lanka Amends Constitution Days Before Secretary Kerry’s Visit
On Saturday, May 2, Secretary of State John Kerry travelled to Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, and met with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and other… Read More
PoliticsNews
Mike Huckabee Hopes to Broaden Appeal With Focus on Foreign Policy, Economics
Mike Huckabee, who announced his candidacy for president this morning in Hope, Ark., tells The Daily Signal this election will be dominated equally by foreign… Read More
EconomyNews
Your Federal Gas Taxes Pay for This Program. Congress Will Decide Its Financial Future.
Every time you fill your car with gas, a portion of what you pay at the pump goes to a federal program called the Highway… Read More
