Michigan Unions’ “Freeloader” Myth
Right-to-work laws represent “the freedom to freeload,” conservative commentator Steven Crowder was told by a union protester outside the Michigan state capitol shortly before another… Read More
Even Government Employees Think Private Sector Works Harder
The polling firm Rasmussen offers some interesting data on the work effort of government employees compared to private-sector workers. In five separate surveys this past… Read More
Defining Socialism
For those who failed to recognize the ideological stakes of the recent election, Merriam-Webster Dictionary has revealed that many Americans were well aware of the… Read More
EVENT: Defending the Filibuster, the Soul of the Senate
On Tuesday, December 11, at 11:00 a.m., Heritage will host a book event and a discussion with two well-known experts on the importance of maintaining… Read More
Surprise, Surprise: Nobel Prize Awarded for Politics, Not Substance
Many self-righteous and smug Eurocrats will be celebrating the European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded earlier today in Oslo, Norway. Wisely and sensibly,… Read More
Michigan Schools to Close as Teachers Leave to Protest Right-to-Work
Two Michigan school districts will close Tuesday after hosts of teachers called out sick, apparently to join protests against efforts to pass right-to-work legislation in the… Read More
U.S. Should Export Natural Gas
A long-awaited report on natural gas exports was finally released by the Department of Energy (DOE) last week. Unsurprisingly, it concluded that exporting natural gas… Read More
How Conservatives Reach Out to Hispanics: Heritage Libertad Radio
How can conservatives connect with Hispanics? What exactly is religious liberty? These are just two of the many questions answered in this month’s installment of… Read More
Unemployment Rate Drop Due to Workers Leaving Labor Force
The November employment report appeared to be good news. The unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest level since 2009, and the economy created… Read More
The Supreme Court’s Challenge: Restore Marriage Decisions to Citizens
The Supreme Court announced today that it will hear cases dealing with the definition of marriage during its current term. The Court will consider challenges… Read More
Shocker of the Year: Michigan a Right-to-Work State?
All signs now point toward Michigan becoming America’s 24th right-to-work state by year’s end. This is good news for Michigan’s union members and unemployed. Michigan… Read More
Will the “Day the World Shook” Be This Weekend?
Quick—rush to Vegas and lay down a bet on this weekend’s headlines. Here is a short list of what we all might be talking about… Read More
Obama’s Dirty Little Tax Secret: He’s Already Raised Taxes on the Rich (CHART)
The one glaring omission in President Obama’s fiscal cliff demands for higher rates on top earners is that he’s already raised their taxes. That’s right!… Read More
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Jim DeMint’s Comments to Heritage Staff
Senator Jim DeMint addressed the staff of The Heritage Foundation this morning following his selection as president. He will leave the U.S. Senate in January… Read More
Fiscal Cliff Threatens America’s Economic Freedom
The clock is ticking. Massive tax hikes are threatening to push America’s already declining economic freedom over the “fiscal cliff,” a politician-made economic catastrophe. President… Read More
Obama Promises to Increase Taxes on Small Business, Then Give Them a Tax Credit
In the midst of President Obama’s push to hike taxes on the most successful job-creating Americans, the President proposed a new “stimulus” of $25 billion… Read More
Select Committee on Benghazi: Precedent Exists
In the aftermath of the September 11 attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, the Obama Administration announced efforts to investigate the facts behind… Read More
“We Fight Censorship” a Promising Step for Information Freedom
On November 27, Reporters Without Borders (RWB) launched a revolutionary website, appropriately named We Fight Censorship (WeFC), devoted to publishing content by victims of censorship…. Read More
Syrian Crisis Escalates Amid Renewed Concern over Chemical Weapons
On Monday, President Obama warned the beleaguered Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad not to use chemical weapons against its own people. “Today I want… Read More
Hurricane Sandy: Not the Global Warming Bombshell It’s Cracked Up to Be
Heavy rains wiping out crops, the Baltic Sea freezing over, unusually powerful earthquakes triggering tsunamis, and the largest flood recorded in central Europe. Top it… Read More
White House Speeds Toward Fiscal Cliff, Declining House Republicans’ Request for Terms
Late Monday afternoon, the House Republican leadership lofted its latest offering to address the fiscal cliff. The kindest conservative response possible to this proposal is… Read More
7 Myths About the Wind Production Tax Credit
The wind production tax credit (PTC) has created an industry that produces overpriced, intermittent power, and it will continue to produce overpriced, intermittent power so… Read More
Side Effects: Obamacare Threatens the Future of Health Care Cost Containment
Employers’ health benefit cost growth had the smallest increase in 15 years—only 4.1 percent in 2012 compared to 6.1 percent in 2011—according to Mercer’s National… Read More
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Senator Kerry’s Fallacious Emotional Appeal for a U.N. Treaty
When the facts and law are not in one’s favor, there is a natural temptation to appeal to the emotions of your target audience in… Read More
Louisiana Unions Fight School Choice, Opportunity for Children
Friday was a sad day for Louisiana students. In response to a suit brought by education unions, a district court ruled that the Louisiana school… Read More
Ethanol: List of Mandate’s Victims Keeps Growing
Bring a rancher, a motorcyclist, a governor, a poultry producer, a gas station manager, and a restaurant owner together around a table, and they probably… Read More
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United Nations Declares Contraception Access a “Human Right”
In the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) recent State of World Population report, access to contraception is described as a “universal human right.” While the… Read More
Unemployment Benefits: No Free Lunch
Would spending more money on unemployment benefits create jobs? The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) thinks so. According to a new CBO report, extending the current… Read More
Powerball Jackpot Taxes: How Much Government Would They Pay For?
The two lucky winners of the Powerball jackpot are a part of Powerball history. Of course, the winnings are subject to federal taxes, making the… Read More
Chart of the Week: Obama’s Fiscal Cliff Plan Has $4 of Tax Hikes to $1 of Cuts
In one of heaven’s sweeter ironies, President Obama today launched the defense of his fiscal cliff proposal at a factory that makes…tinker toys. The setting… Read More
