Edwin J. Feulner’s 36 years of leadership as president of The Heritage Foundation transformed the think tank from a small policy shop into America’s powerhouse of conservative ideas. Read his research.
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In recent weeks there’s been a bit of controversy in Washington over an “alphabet soup” of legislation and tactics all dealing with trade issues. Amid… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Ever since Sept. 11, 2001, whenever Americans seem especially polarized over a controversial issue, you hear pundits recall how united we’d became in the aftermath… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Finding Americans fed up with governmental abuses isn’t hard. They wonder why we have politicians who spend too much, bureaucrats who regulate too much, and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Getting Americans to agree on anything isn’t easy. So let’s hand it to our tax code. When asked in a recent survey to rate it,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
“They won’t go to Indiana, but they will go to Saudi Arabia.” That’s Carly Fiorina speaking about Apple CEO Tim Cook and his well-publicized opposition to Indiana’s… Read More
EducationCommentary
“Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech.” The words of the First Amendment couldn’t be plainer. Yet more than two centuries after… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Let’s say you were a financial adviser, and a family came to you with the following situation. They make the median family income in the United States—$52,000. But… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
“Traitors.” That’s a strong term, obviously. It should never be used lightly. Yet there it was, flying around like confetti in Times Square on New Year’s Eve…. Read More
EconomyAnalysis
There’s a reason the words “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help” are a punchline. Government involvement rarely helps. In many instances, in… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Most of us take it on faith that our military is the best in the world. But if asked to state in detail how ready… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
It’s good to be No. 1. But as any former champ will tell you, you have to avoid becoming complacent if you want to stay… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Ever heard of the Agriculture Risk Coverage program? How about the Price Loss Coverage program? You’re paying for them. Along with the Conservation Technical Assistance… Read More
EnergyCommentary
If you’re like most Americans, you’re enjoying the fact that it costs a lot less to fill up your car’s gas tank these days. If… Read More
EconomyCommentary
If you were to rank all the countries of the world based on their level of economic freedom, you’d think the United States would be… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Lawmakers in Washington have plenty of work ahead of them this year, so the temptation to punt on everything but the “hot” issues will be… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Many of us launch a new year with resolutions. We may not write out a formal list, but something about the arrival of Jan. 1… Read More
EconomyCommentary
With so many high-profile, headline-grabbing issues facing the incoming Congress, lawmakers might be tempted to ignore one of the most persistent problems in Washington: overspending…. Read More
SocietyCommentary
When I heard that my friend Martin Anderson had died over the weekend, I gave thanks for his extraordinarily inquisitive mind and the critical role… Read More
SocietyCommentary
“What can we do to help?” Americans have been asking this question in one form or another from our very founding. For much of our… Read More
SocietyCommentary
There are at least two things you can count on when it comes to Americans and Christmastime. One is that they like to put up… Read More
EducationCommentary
It’s one thing to experience “buyer’s remorse” when the product is something you can return easily, from new clothes to a set of high-end speakers…. Read More
EnergyCommentary
If you’re like most Americans, you haven’t been questioning the welcome drop in gasoline prices. You just fill ‘er up and feel grateful that you’re… Read More
SocietyCommentary
It’s easy for Thanksgiving to boil down to little more than turkey, football and travel delays, but many Americans strive to make it more meaningful…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Ready to pay more for Internet access? Me neither. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what we can expect under the “net neutrality” rules being pushed by President… Read More
SecurityCommentary
It’s always heartening when Veterans Day rolls around each November to see our nation pay tribute to those who have served so nobly in our… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Former Rep. Phil Crane, R-Ill., died Nov. 7 after a struggle with lung cancer. His passing reminded all of us who knew Phil what a unique contribution… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The winners of the election have to deal with the fact that when it comes to handling our money, Washington is out of control. Take… Read More
Health CareCommentary
“Is the Affordable Care Act Working?” reads a recent headline in The New York Times. The editors then consider a series of questions, the first… Read More
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If you’ve ever tried to board a plane, cash a check or rent a car, you’ve almost surely had to show some form of identification… Read More
SecurityCommentary
“We are in a dangerous place in the world, perhaps more dangerous than in the past 10 years.” That’s what former Secretary of Homeland Security… Read More
