SocietyCommentary
What Ross Perot Gave to America
Conditions in Iran were rapidly deteriorating in 1978. The shah had stepped down, the prime minister had no ability to stop the growing political and… Read More
LawCommentary
The Opioid Epidemic and the Overcriminalization Impulse
During the first round of the recent Democratic primary debates, Sen. Cory Booker seemed at first to appreciate the dangers of overcriminalization. “Our country has… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Congress’ Current Approach to Surprise Medical Billing Could Have Unintended Consequences
Congress is rushing legislation on “surprise medical bills” that is conceptually flawed, legally dubious, and which could have profound and far-reaching consequences for the private… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why These Defensive Uses of Firearms Should Disarm Second Amendment Skeptics
At a time when many high-profile politicians are comfortable proposing laws that impose serious burdens on the right to keep and bear arms, including the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Misrepresenting Themselves at the Border
It’s not just the number of individuals crossing our southwest border illegally that’s surging; it’s the number of families. But many of those “families” turn… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Top Psychologists Group Member Advocates ‘Nonjudgmental Posture’ to Nonmonogamy
Just when you think you’ve heard it all, the American Psychological Association decides this: Monogamy is the new bigotry. That’s right. According to the supposed… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Megan Rapinoe Has No Good Reason to Skip Potential White House Visit
The U.S. women are the world soccer champions. They are the hard-fought victors of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, having defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in… Read More
SocietyCommentary
New Book Offers Vision for ‘American Restoration’ Beginning at Home
In an age of moral outrage and endless Twitter war, a more refreshing and hopeful vision of America’s future is a rare and welcome blessing…. Read More
LawCommentary
This ‘Endangered Species’ Case Finally Ended in Defeat for the Government
Last week saw a major victory for property rights and an end to another Endangered Species Act horror story. The saga began in 2012 when… Read More
EconomyCommentary
USDA Is Funneling ‘Trade Aid’ to the Agriculture Sector. It’s Old-Fashioned Corporate Welfare.
There is renewed hope for trade talks with China—a welcome development for the American economy. But the damage caused by the fight continues. The U.S…. Read More
EducationCommentary
Our Free Speech Crisis
The First Amendment to our Constitution was proposed by the 1788 Virginia Ratification Convention during its narrow 89-to-79 vote to ratify the Constitution. Virginia’s resolution… Read More
International Analysis
As Iran Inches Closer to Nuclear Weapon, What US Can Do
Iran is forging ahead with its nuclear program, and that’s creating more uncertainty in the Middle East. So what’s the best way to keep Iran… Read More
SocietyCommentary
I’m Black and I Think US Flag Stands for Freedom, Not Racism
A new Gallup poll shines a spotlight on the deep political divide in America and surely points to what the upcoming presidential election will be… Read More
LawCommentary
This Gay Dad Lost Custody of His Own Kids. His Case Matters for All Children.
Last month, I submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on behalf of twin 9-year-olds who had been separated from their dad, Frank. Frank… Read More
SocietyCommentary
This Christian Student Group Was Discriminated Against. It Could Soon Be Vindicated.
A Christian student group at Wayne State University will ask a federal court on Wednesday to require public universities to treat religious student groups equally… Read More
SocietyNews
San Francisco School Board Votes to Paint Over George Washington Mural
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously voted last month in favor of painting over a George Washington mural series on a school wall depicting… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Illinois Politicians Are to Blame for Tax Hikes, Not Washington
Illinois lawmakers recently moved one step closer to raising state income taxes. It’s the last thing Illinois needs—residents and businesses are already leaving the state… Read More
LawNews
Labor Secretary Feeling Heat as He Defends Plea Deal in 2008 Epstein Prosecution
Amid Democratic congressional leaders demanding his ouster, and a leading Senate Republican suggesting the need for hearings, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta addressed the plea agreement… Read More
SocietyNews
Organizations for Journalists Largely Quiet on Andy Ngo Attack
Multiple organizations that aim to protect freedom of the press and journalists have not released statements on the Andy Ngo attack in Portland, Oregon, more… Read More
EconomyNews
A Year After the Supreme Court Rules Against Unions, What’s Changed
Pick a state, any state where rank-and-file public employees differ with the political agenda of their union leadership, and they can make a clean break… Read More
LawNews
Trump Campaign Consulted Justice Kennedy About Supreme Court Picks, Book Reveals
Lawyers associated with the Trump campaign consulted retired Justice Anthony Kennedy while compiling a list of prospective Supreme Court nominees during the 2016 presidential campaign,… Read More
EducationNews
California Implements Extreme New Sex Ed Curriculum
The California Board of Education implemented progressive sex and gender education curriculum in public schools across the state, regardless, in some cases, of parental knowledge… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Senate Resolution Cautions Against Federal Bailout of Fiscally Irresponsible States
Most of the public was outraged when, during the financial crisis of 2008, Congress provided a massive financial bailout, including $70 billion of taxpayers’ money… Read More
SocietyNews
Ross Perot Dead at 89
Texas billionaire and two-time independent presidential candidate Ross Perot died Tuesday at 89 after a five-month battle with leukemia. Perot is probably best known for… Read More
SocietyCommentary
7th Circuit Court Reminds Purdue, Other Colleges That Due Process Matters
We forget things all the time—where we put our keys, whether we turned the oven off, anniversaries, our due process rights. You know, little things…. Read More
Economy Analysis
Podcast: Her Think Tank Helped Forge the Texas Miracle
In the last 15 years, Texas has led the way among red states showing how small government is the path to prosperity. But the Texas… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Uzbekistan Is Making Healthy Strides Toward Good Governance
While some countries like Venezuela remain stuck with socialism, others are quietly transitioning from repression to openness. Uzbekistan is one of those countries. Though it… Read More
SecurityCommentary
House Defense Bill Would Fail to Rebuild the Military
The House Armed Services Committee needs to do more if it’s serious about continuing to rebuild the military and meeting the challenges outlined in the… Read More
SocietyNews
ICE ‘Ready’ to Apprehend and Deport a Million Illegal Immigrants
The acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the government is “ready” to identify, detain, and deport the illegal immigrants who have ignored… Read More
InternationalNews
Pompeo Taps Panel to Promote US-Style ‘Unalienable Rights’ Globally
The State Department is rolling out a new Commission on Unalienable Rights to focus on human rights worldwide from the perspective of the nation’s founding. … Read More
