How the War on Poverty Was Lost
On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson used his State of the Union address to announce an ambitious government undertaking. “This administration today, here… Read More
Navy SEAL from “Lone Survivor” Sets This Journalist Straight on What It Means to Protect America
Movie critics have called “Lone Survivor” the best war-time movie since “Saving Private Ryan.” The film — based on the true story of Navy SEALs… Read More
Avoiding Bitterness in Immigration Debate
“Solutions to problems cannot be found in a pool of bitterness.” So proclaimed John Dennis “Denny” Hastert upon his swearing in as the 59th Speaker… Read More
Hispanics and the War on Poverty
Much will be said about 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, about how it has been lost. In fact, the debate on poverty (like… Read More
Taming the Regulatory Tax Monster
Every American knows about the income tax, but how many are aware of the regulatory tax? That’s the cost of all regulations (good, bad and… Read More
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Al-Qaeda Seeks American Recruits in Syria
Al-Qaeda forces in Syria are actively seeking recruits from Americans who have traveled there to fight or to assist opposition forces, according to U.S. officials… Read More
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Obama Team’s Recognition of Utah Same-Sex Marriages Shows Need for State Marriage Defense Act
Today’s announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder that the federal government will recognize the marriage licenses of same-sex couples in Utah—even though the state announced… Read More
Space Forum Holds Promise for More Engaged Public Diplomacy
This week, the United States is hosting the first International Space Exploration Forum, a ministerial-level meeting of space agency directors from various space-faring nations. Hopefully,… Read More
Lee’s College Accreditation Legislation Could Drive Down College Costs
The current college accreditation system is broken – and it’s driving up college costs. Senator Mike Lee’s (R – UT)’s new legislation to reform the… Read More
Trade Promotion Authority’s Benefits Depend on the Details
Legislation to give President Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) was just introduced. TPA gives the President the authority to negotiate trade agreements, which are then… Read More
December Jobs Report Shows More Americans Giving Up on Finding a Job
The December jobs report is out – and it’s not full of delayed holiday cheer for Americans struggling in this economy. “Today’s jobs report gave… Read More
Young People Pummel Obamacare Ads on The Daily Show
Will keg stands and one-night hookups convince young people to sign up for Obamacare? Two liberal groups in Colorado launched a pro-Obamacare advertising campaign with… Read More
Members of Congress Won’t Read This Bill
Passing bills to find out what’s in them… that was so 2010, right? Sadly, no. Any day now, Congress is likely to release the trillion-dollar… Read More
The Problem With Obama’s Promise Zones
President Obama’s “promise zones” are unlikely to be a promised land for local residents. Obama formally announced the first five promise zones today, saying, “A… Read More
Lee Introduces Plan to Help Lower College Costs, Increase Innovation
Senator Mike Lee wants to boost educational opportunities for low-income and middle-class Americans by allowing colleges to be accredited at the state level. Today, the… Read More
No Longer Science Fiction: Lasers Could Defend Navy Ships in the Near Future
Laser weapons have long appeared in science fiction stories and James Bond films as futuristic, hypothetical technology. Yet the U.S. Navy has made technological and… Read More
Sorry, Janet Yellen, We Can’t Spend Our Way to Prosperity
In spite of aggressive expansionary Federal Reserve policies and several rounds of fiscal stimulus since 2007, the U.S. economy has yet to take off. Nonetheless,… Read More
Will Chicago’s Latest Gun Ban Being Thrown out Finally Teach the City a Lesson?
The decision on Monday by federal judge Edmond Chang in Illinois Association of Firearms Retailers v. Chicago to throw out Chicago’s ban on gun sales comes as… Read More
No Child Left Behind Turns 12
Yesterday marks a dozen years since No Child Left Behind became law. Yesterday was also notable because the groundwork for NCLB’s legislative predecessor, the Elementary… Read More
The Benefits of Marriage to Low-Income Americans Aren’t Just About the Combined Paycheck
Is splitting costs such as housing in half the only advantage marriage brings to helping eradicate poverty? Slate’s Matt Yglesias suggested that yesterday, writing, “Marriage… Read More
Five Economic Reforms That Are Actually Relevant to Millennials
Good news, millennials: You don’t need to embrace socialist policies if you want to rejuvenate the economy – and your future. Rolling Stone published a… Read More
3 Things You Don’t Need Robert Gates’s Book to Know
Excerpts from a new tell-all book made quite a splash in Washington yesterday. Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates apparently blasts President Obama on foreign policy… Read More
Restaurant Owner With Down Syndrome Captures The American Dream
You might not expect a child with Down syndrome to grow up and become a small-business owner — but that’s exactly what Tim Harris did…. Read More
Obama’s Former Defense Secretary Unleashes Critique of President
President Obama’s former defense secretary takes aim at the commander in chief with a sharp critique of Obama’s leadership and commitment to the war in… Read More
How to Fight Poverty — and Win
When President Johnson launched the War on Poverty on Jan. 8, 1964, he pledged “not only to relieve the symptom of poverty, but to cure… Read More
B-61 Remains Relevant for U.S. Security
Efforts to eliminate funding for the B-61 gravity bomb threaten to undermine U.S. deterrence, writes Thomas Karako, director of the Center for the Study of… Read More
Al-Qaeda Resurges in Iraq
Al-Qaeda, which has surged in strength on both sides of the Iraq–Syria border, captured two important cities in western Iraq on Friday. The seizure of… Read More
Throw a Cigarette Butt on the Ground and You Could Face Three Years in Jail
Forget merely annoying others with bad manners: In Illinois, citizens who throw their finished cigarette on the ground are facing jail time – up to… Read More
2014: Obamacare Puts Down Roots for the Long Haul
Yes, Obamacare has raised premiums, caused people to lose their health coverage, raised taxes, and more. But on January 1, Obamacare started digging in for… Read More
The President Thanks You For Sending Him To Hawaii For Christmas
It would be nice to spend the holidays in Hawaii, wouldn’t it? In case you haven’t heard, President Obama and the First Family did just… Read More
