Even Krugman Agrees–Economy in a Dead-Cat-Bounce Recovery
Despite a recent spate of good economic data, including last week’s jobs report, the U.S. economy remains deeply depressed. Don’t take my word for it…. Read More
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What Is the Proper Role of the Courts?
Yesterday’s decision by the Ninth Circuit striking down California’s Proposition 8, which amended the California constitution to define marriage as a legal institution involving one… Read More
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Justice Ginsburg: ‘I Would Not Look to the US Constitution’
Conservatives are often ridiculed for criticizing activist judges who fail to respect the Constitution. We are told that it is not conservative originalists (labeled ignorant… Read More
Senate Chairman’s Mark – and Transportation Bill – off Target
Yesterday, Senate Finance Committee chairman Max Baucus (D–MT) released a modified chairman’s mark on the Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012… Read More
Egypt Takes American Hostages
Relations between Egypt and the United States reached a new low yesterday when Egyptian officials published a list of 43 people, including 19 Americans, accused… Read More
Ninth Circuit Rules Against Marriage
Today, in a 2–1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled against Proposition 8, the California ballot measure that defined marriage… Read More
EPA’s Attack on Coal Hits Electricity Bills
The U.S. coal industry is facing a grim outlook in 2012, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pollution rules are one big reason. The Mercury… Read More
CBO Once Again Proves Tax Hikes Unnecessary to Lower Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its outlook for the federal budget last week. According to the CBO’s “Alternative Fiscal Scenario,” tax receipts will match… Read More
A Half-Million-Dollar, Taxpayer-Funded Thermometer?
Wonder if it’s too hot to go outside at your workplace? Don’t bother checking the thermometer or stepping outside—the federal government has the answer for… Read More
Obama Will Need More Than Hope If Israel Attacks Iran
As Israel weighs an attack against Iran in an effort to destroy its nuclear weapons program, Washington is still mulling a coherent response. While affirming… Read More
Don’t Blame Heritage for ObamaCare Mandate
Is the individual mandate at the heart of “ObamaCare” a conservative idea? Is it constitutional? And was it invented at The Heritage Foundation? In a… Read More
Georgia Commissioner Seeks Reforms for Nuclear Waste Management
State public service officials are gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the winter meeting of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. One of… Read More
White House Sends Confused, Unhelpful Message to NATO Allies on Afghanistan
The mixed messages coming from the Obama Administration last week on the future of combat operations in Afghanistan have left our allies confused, the Afghan… Read More
Chart of the Week: Obama’s Abuse of FEMA Declarations
President Obama has used his executive power in many ways to expand the role of government. But there’s one area that stands out: Obama’s frequent… Read More
Scribecast: Spirit Airlines CEO Fights New Federal Regulations
The U.S. Department of Transportation imposed new regulations on airlines Jan. 24 that were supposed to benefit consumers. The rules require all government taxes and… Read More
For Now, Government Still Lets You Pick Your Own Roommate
The people of the United States ordained a Constitution of limited government. As time passes, the people have more of the “government” and less of… Read More
What Were Ronald Reagan’s Achievements?
February 6 is Ronald Reagan’s birthday. While the right has long looked to Reagan as the standard-bearer of conservative leadership, over the past few years,… Read More
No Dessert for Jay Leno?
Should the government regulate sugar so that Americans consume less of it? Does Jay Leno need to eat more fruits and vegetables? According to the… Read More
Note to Congress: Swear Off Phony War Savings, Now and Forever
Though the idea has been thoroughly discredited, the President and Members of Congress are still considering a large, thoroughly bogus “savings” option to help cover… Read More
House Committee Examines Obama’s Unconstitutional Appointments
President Obama’s illegal non-recess appointments are unconstitutional and defy the process the Founding Fathers intended, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) told a House committee Wednesday. The… Read More
NATO Report Indicates Taliban Plotting Power Grab
In a secret NATO report recently leaked to the British media, Taliban insurgents told their interrogators that they are increasingly confident that the Taliban will… Read More
Obamacare’s Contraception Mandate Tramples on Religious Liberty
The Obama Administration’s mandate under the Obamacare statute that many religious employers provide health care coverage for contraception, abortifacients, and sterilization tramples upon their free… Read More
Budget Outlook Getting Worse, CBO Report Shows
The figures released today by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) once again reflect the magnitude of the federal government’s fiscal problem and the urgent need… Read More
Obamacare: CLASS Act Repeal Vote Approaching in the House
The House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as tomorrow on H.R. 1173, the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011. This… Read More
White House Picks Fight with Conscience; Congress Can Fight Back
A remarkable page in the history of American conscientious objection is being written by citizens throughout the United States who are standing up and saying,… Read More
To Tweet or Not to Tweet: The State Department’s Digital Revolution
The U.S. State Department has jumped into the world of online communication with a vengeance. January 2012 has been designated 21st Century Statecraft month, and… Read More
The Fracking Truth on Government’s Role in Natural Gas Production
President Obama has been on a kick to promote natural gas production. He said in his State of the Union address, “And by the way,… Read More
Obama’s Words Don’t Match with Action on Oil and Gas
At this State of the Union address, President Obama proudly stated that “American oil production is the highest it’s been in eight years” and declared… Read More
Reasonable Profits Board for Oil Harms Teachers, Police Officers, Firefighters
In his State of the Union address, President Obama emphasized, “We don’t begrudge financial success in this country. We admire it.” That may be the… Read More
Not All Equality is Equal: What Does Equality Mean?
People are obsessed with equality (or the lack thereof) these days. Outraged about inequality of income, the self-described 99 percent took to urban camping to… Read More
