Obama to Tout Green Energy at Politically Connected Wind Company
President Obama will make a push for wind energy subsidies on Thursday at the Iowa production facilities of a politically connected wind turbine manufacturer with… Read More
Articles by Lachlan Markay
Will the Anti-Koch Brigade Boycott MSNBC?
Is cable news network MSNBC complicit in the death of Trayvon Martin? The suggestion, of course, is absurd. But under the same logic that liberals… Read More
HHS Inks $20 Million Contract to Sell Obamacare to Skeptical Public
The Department of Health and Human Services has inked a $20 million contract with a top public-relations firm to sell aspects of the Obamacare law… Read More
Lobbyists Continue to Enjoy White House Access
President Obama’s has repeatedly promised to rein in the influence industry’s role in federal policymaking and access to top federal officials. But the president’s actions… Read More
Left-Wing Environmentalists Solicit ‘Conservative and Libertarian’ Policies
An effort funded by a major left-wing environmentalist group is looking to appeal to conservative and libertarian thinkers through an initiative that proposes center-right solutions… Read More
Rubio, Menendez, Ros-Lehtinen Blast Visa Award for Raul Castro’s Daughter
Three prominent members of Congress, all of Cuban descent, spoke out against the State Department on Thursday for its decision to grant a visa to… Read More
State Department to Grant Visa to Cuban Dictator Raul Castro’s Daughter
The U.S. State Department has decided to grant a visa to Mariela Castro Espin, daughter of Raul Castro, the country’s President and Premier, neice of… Read More
Exclusive Interview: Sen. Jon Kyl on the Need to Preserve Defense
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) has been among the Senate’s strongest proponents of a robust national defense. In his role as Republican Whip, he is now… Read More
VIDEO: Biden Claimed Coal Power Is More Dangerous Than Terrorism
Video from 2007 shows then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) claiming that coal power and corn syrup are more deadly than terrorism. The remarks will likely prove… Read More
Obama Campaign Quietly Adds ‘Clean Coal’ to Energy Policy Website
After coming under fire for its consistent hostility to the coal industry, the Obama campaign quietly adjusted its energy policy website to include “clean coal”… Read More
Panetta Credits Trent Lott With Advancing Push for LOST Ratification
Scribe first reported that former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MI) is now lobbying for corporate and environmental interests on behalf of the U.N. Convention… Read More
Interior Looks to Expand Permits for Killing Bald Eagles to Accommodate Wind Energy
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a division of the Interior Department, is considering loosening regulations on the killing of bald eagles, the national bird of… Read More
Legacy Lawsuit Strategy: Blame Natural Damages on Oil Companies
Lawsuits against oil and gas companies in Louisiana have taken a toll on the industry and the state’s economy generally. But documents obtained by Scribe… Read More
Human Rights Activists: Obama Must Stand With Chen Gaungcheng
A top activist for human rights in China warned on Thursday that if the United States wants to maintain its image as a global human… Read More
The Human Consequences of EPA’s War on Coal
There are very real consequences to the Environmental Protection Agency’s continued efforts to undermine America’s coal industry. Those consequences were recently spotlighted in an industry-produced… Read More
Public Comments Overwhelmingly Oppose HHS Anti-Conscience Mandate
The federal website Regulations.gov released the first round of public comments on the administration’s proposed anti-conscience mandate on Wednesday. The comments were overwhelmingly opposed to… Read More
Occupy Wall Street: A Post-Mortem?
As “Occupy” protesters engage in their “general strike” on Tuesday, it’s worth considering whether the movement that began last fall has retained its character, or… Read More
Former Senator Trent Lott Lobbies for U.N. Treaty He Vehemently Opposed
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott is lobbying for the Senate to ratify a treaty that would undermine American sovereignty and damage the country… Read More
After Massive Losses, Stimulus-Backed Company Asks for More Taxpayer Cash
A financially troubled green energy company has seen its stock prices plummet to below a dollar per share (UPDATE: see below) since receiving a nearly $250… Read More
Video of EPA Official’s ‘Crucify’ Remarks, Removed by Environmental Activist, Reappears Online
Explosive video of a top official at the Environmental Protection Agency comparing his enforcement philosophy against oil and gas companies to Roman crucifixions was removed… Read More
HHS Investigating Welfare Spending at Casinos, Liquor Stores, Strip Clubs
The Administration for Children and Families, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, is investigating whether, and how, federal welfare funds have… Read More
Congress Uses Commemorative Coins to Circumvent Earmark Ban
Congress may have halted all official earmarks, but lawmakers have found other ways to steer pork to pet projects in their districts. One of the… Read More
VIDEO: EPA Official Compares Agency Enforcement to Roman Crucifixions
A video surfaced on Wednesday showing a regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency comparing his agency’s philosophy with respect to regulation of oil and… Read More
Taxpayer-Backed Green Energy Firms Struggle, But Hike Executive Pay
When insurance giant AIG paid lucrative bonuses to top executives after receiving federal support, President Obama asked, “How do they justify this outrage to the… Read More
The Arizona Model: Five Questions for Former AZ Speaker Kirk Adams
Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis described the states as “laboratories for democracy.” Policies enacted at the state level can offer insight into their likely efficacy… Read More
Congressman May Subpoena DOE on Stimulus Funding for Ecotality
The Energy Department has yet to comply with a congressional request for information on a stimulus-backed company under investigation for insider trading and facing serious… Read More
VIDEO: 10 Years Ago Today, Dems Say ANWR Won’t Yield Oil for 10 Years
On April 17 and 18, 2002, a number of Senators took to the floor of the upper chamber to decry efforts to open the Arctic… Read More
Exclusive Video: Condoleezza Rice Implores U.S. to Leave ‘Military Option’ on the Table in Iran Talks
Former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice implored U.S. negotiators to leave the option of a military strike on the table when they meet… Read More
City Council Election Decided by Five Voters After Fraud Investigation
Can safeguards against voter fraud sway an election? In Vernon, California, it looks like they just did. In response to allegations by the area’s Chamber… Read More
Acupuncturists Lobby HHS to Be Included in ‘Essential Health Benefits’
A trade group representing acupuncturists and practitioners of “oriental medicine” is attempting to convince the Department of Health and Human Services to classify acupuncture as… Read More
