Don’t Ignore Costs of “Stimulus”
Shocking new economic research has shown that receiving large gifts from the federal government is actually beneficial to states. That is not such a… Read More
Pediatrician Fears Obamacare Will Diminish Care
When pediatrician Dr. Rosemary Fernandez Stein and her husband set out to start up a pediatric group in 1999, their goal was to provide outstanding… Read More
Fueling Cronyism
No one knows how much ethanol Americans would use if the fuel didn’t receive preferential treatment. Would we use any at all? We do know… Read More
Obama Gives Congress Obamacare Relief — Illegally
“Heavens, I have staff who don’t make much money. This would be a really big bite for them.” That could be any employer talking about… Read More
You Won’t Believe This Surfer Living the Food Stamps Dream
This is Jason Greenslate’s typical day: “Wake up, go down to the beach, hang out with my friends, hit on some chicks, start drinking.” He… Read More
Planned Parenthood to Receive Over $655,000 as “Navigators” for Obamacare
This morning, the Obama Administration announced the award of over $655,000 in taxpayer grants to three Planned Parenthood affiliates to act as “navigators,” helping enroll… Read More
#StopObamacare on Instagram With Us
Get creative to help #StopObamacare! Heritage wants you to snap a candid shot holding a sign with the hashtag #StopObamacare and upload it to Instagram… Read More
Tales of the Red Tape #41: The FDA’s Latest Mission Creep(iness)
Federal regulations already dictate the shape, color, size, and content of the nutrition panel on food labels. Not good enough, apparently. The diet squad at… Read More
New Poll Shows Support for Defunding Obamacare
How do you feel about defunding Obamacare? A new poll of American voters shows a majority—57 percent—support defunding this unfair, unaffordable, unworkable law. Heritage Action… Read More
Does Your Religion Define How You Think About Economics?
The authors of a new Brookings Institution survey believe the American Dream is dead—or at least in trouble. And who’s to blame? Religious conservatives. Progressives,… Read More
Are Americans Better Off Today Than They Were Four Decades Ago?
Many pundits and politicians argue that middle-class incomes have stagnated over the past generation. But more accurate data show that the typical household’s income has… Read More
DeMint: Congressional Waivers Show Obamacare Is Bad for Everyone
If some people need waivers from Obamacare, then everybody needs one, according to Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint. “Either we should all live under it… Read More
Is a Gun Loaded If the Bullets Are Beside It?
For proof that prosecutors will apply laws in ways that are at odds with societal expectations, look no further than the case of Oriol Dor…. Read More
After Watching This Video, You’ll Want a Burger and a New Health Care Law
A Nebraska news station posted this video a few months ago and it’s just too compelling not to share. Their interview with a frustrated Wendy’s… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Parents Contribute More Than School Supplies to Children’s Education
As the days wane in late summer, so do parents’ bank accounts as they invest in school supplies for their children. In fact, reports show… Read More
What Obama Wants for Your Children and Grandchildren
Proud parents and grandparents are sharing photos of their kids’ first day of school. And as students head back, many states are pushing back—telling the… Read More
Social Security Turns 78: What Was It Meant to Do?
When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law on August 14, 1935, he referred to it as “a law which will give some… Read More
EnergyNews
Court Kicks Yucca Mountain Review Back in Motion
Despite the politics surrounding Yucca Mountain and the Obama Administration’s policy to terminate the project, a federal court today held the executive branch to its… Read More
Apple vs. Samsung: Why Is the Obama Administration Involved?
Apple and Samsung have been fighting over cell phone patents for a while. Samsung won a round in June when the U.S. International Trade Commission… Read More
Iran Nuclear Ambitions Remain Unchanged Despite New “Moderate” President
Last week, White House press secretary Jay Carney said that Hassan Rowhani’s election as Iranian president represents “a call by the Iranian people for change”… Read More
Congressional Recess: The Battle of Ideas
All the political action this month will take place outside Washington, D.C. And that’s as it should be. In a healthy republic, lawmakers hear from… Read More
Morning Bell: Defiance
“We’re losing the country,” a Maryland man said at a town hall meeting. “I want to see more defiance!” He wasn’t talking to local tea… Read More
Statement of Ed Meese on the Passing of Bill Clark, Distinguished Reaganaut
Bill Clark was a devout man of faith, a great patriot and a close friend. He devoted his life to the service of others and… Read More
Jim DeMint on “Hannity”: Time to Make Noise to Defund Obamacare
Appearing on Fox News’ “Hannity” tonight, Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint said the best way to stop Obamacare is to cut off its funding. He… Read More
Americans Don’t Need More of Obama’s Stimulus Spending
In a series of campaign-style speeches, President Obama has laid out recycled economic proposals, which include yet another tax increase to pay for $50 billion… Read More
SecurityNews
Armed Services Struggle Under Cuts: Defense Review Doesn’t Provide Solutions
The recent Strategic Choices Management Review (SCMR) issued by the Department of Defense makes some alarming predictions about future readiness, such as the possibility of… Read More
Family-Run Retailer: Internet Sales Tax Would Put Me Out of Business
Rick Smith’s 14-year-old, family-run gourmet kitchen utensil business has a lot to lose if the Internet sales tax becomes law. And he’s not alone. While… Read More
America Needs a New Balanced Tariff Structure
Where does America get its shoes? Today, 99 percent of shoes sold in America come from overseas. Imported shoes are taxed at an average rate… Read More
The Next Threat to Your Privacy
Who has access to your Social Security number, your bank information, and your tax records? When Obamacare’s health insurance exchanges open, your data could be… Read More
China Makes Life More Difficult for Foreign Companies
It is widely hoped—in the U.S., China, and elsewhere—that the new Chinese government headed by Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang will restart economic reform. While… Read More
