Paul Ryan: Government Traps the Poor
How to boost the poor out of the “poverty trap?” Stop letting the government keep them there, Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) says. In comments today… Read More
License, Registration—and All Your Valuables, Please
Between 2006 and 2008, Tenaha, Texas, established itself as a hotbed for civil forfeiture abuse. Tenaha police executed dozens of traffic stops in which vast… Read More
SecurityNews
Four Conservative Principles to Guide Immigration Reform
Speaker Boehner is reportedly preparing his list of principles for immigration reform. Here are four conservative principles for immigration reform—based on Heritage’s “Advancing the Immigration… Read More
Young Adults Spurn Obamacare
Young adults just aren’t that into Obamacare. Only 24 percent of enrollees in the Obamacare exchanges are young adults aged 18 to 34, according to… Read More
Obamacare Young Adult Outreach Now Has Its Own Day
In the latest of a string of promotional tactics to get young adults enrolled in Obamacare’s health exchange, the White House recently declared February 15… Read More
One Month After Being Fired by RSC, Paul Teller Will Join Ted Cruz’s Office
A month after being dismissed by the Republican Study Committee, longtime congressional staffer Paul Teller has been hired as deputy chief of staff by Senator… Read More
Pope Francis Unquestionably Condemns Abortion As Wrong
Pope Francis is making news this morning after he suggested that abortion “kills children who will never see the light of day.” The popular Pope,… Read More
Even in Spanish, HealthCare.gov a Mess
Thought you were done with bulk of problems stemming from HealthCare.gov? Think again. Even as problems still abound on the English side, new reports show… Read More
Obama’s Unconstitutional “Recess” Appointments Come Before the Supreme Court
Remember President Obama’s “recess” appointments—that really weren’t during a Senate recess? The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a case that highlights problematic appointments… Read More
Three “Under the Radar” Issues in the Farm Bill Debate
There are numerous issues in the current farm bill debate that may not receive the biggest headlines but are extremely important. Here are just three… Read More
Conversations with Conservatives: Watch Live Today at 11 a.m. ET
Members of Congress face a deadline this week to keep the government funded — a decision that will once again put the spotlight on House… Read More
Share One of These to Let the President Know You Haven’t Forgotten
In 2009, President Obama threatened those who criticized Obamacare: “If you misrepresent what’s in this plan, we will call you out.” But as Obamacare unfolded… Read More
This Week in Congress: January 13-17
House Analysis: This week, the House may consider the Exchange Information Disclosure Act, which is a bill that would amend Obamacare to require transparency in the… Read More
How the War on Poverty Was Lost
On Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson used his State of the Union address to announce an ambitious government undertaking. “This administration today, here… Read More
Navy SEAL from “Lone Survivor” Sets This Journalist Straight on What It Means to Protect America
Movie critics have called “Lone Survivor” the best war-time movie since “Saving Private Ryan.” The film — based on the true story of Navy SEALs… Read More
Avoiding Bitterness in Immigration Debate
“Solutions to problems cannot be found in a pool of bitterness.” So proclaimed John Dennis “Denny” Hastert upon his swearing in as the 59th Speaker… Read More
Hispanics and the War on Poverty
Much will be said about 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, about how it has been lost. In fact, the debate on poverty (like… Read More
Taming the Regulatory Tax Monster
Every American knows about the income tax, but how many are aware of the regulatory tax? That’s the cost of all regulations (good, bad and… Read More
SocietyNews
Obama Team’s Recognition of Utah Same-Sex Marriages Shows Need for State Marriage Defense Act
Today’s announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder that the federal government will recognize the marriage licenses of same-sex couples in Utah—even though the state announced… Read More
Southeast Asia and Its Press Freedom Woes
A Burmese court recently sentenced a journalist to jail for purported defamation, coarse language, and trespassing. The journalist, Ma Khine, was reporting on corruption and… Read More
Lee’s College Accreditation Legislation Could Drive Down College Costs
The current college accreditation system is broken – and it’s driving up college costs. Senator Mike Lee’s (R – UT)’s new legislation to reform the… Read More
December Jobs Report Shows More Americans Giving Up on Finding a Job
The December jobs report is out – and it’s not full of delayed holiday cheer for Americans struggling in this economy. “Today’s jobs report gave… Read More
No More Spending Cuts to Make? Heritage Expert Says There Are Plenty
Congress is close to releasing a massive spending bill to fund the federal government, and Heritage budget expert Romina Boccia says there is plenty of… Read More
Young People Pummel Obamacare Ads on The Daily Show
Will keg stands and one-night hookups convince young people to sign up for Obamacare? Two liberal groups in Colorado launched a pro-Obamacare advertising campaign with… Read More
Members of Congress Won’t Read This Bill
Passing bills to find out what’s in them… that was so 2010, right? Sadly, no. Any day now, Congress is likely to release the trillion-dollar… Read More
The Problem With Obama’s Promise Zones
President Obama’s “promise zones” are unlikely to be a promised land for local residents. Obama formally announced the first five promise zones today, saying, “A… Read More
Lee Introduces Plan to Help Lower College Costs, Increase Innovation
Senator Mike Lee wants to boost educational opportunities for low-income and middle-class Americans by allowing colleges to be accredited at the state level. Today, the… Read More
Sorry, Janet Yellen, We Can’t Spend Our Way to Prosperity
In spite of aggressive expansionary Federal Reserve policies and several rounds of fiscal stimulus since 2007, the U.S. economy has yet to take off. Nonetheless,… Read More
Afghan Terrorist Detainees to Be Released: A Wake-Up Call
In a move that was long in coming but widely expected, the Afghan government announced today that it is going to release all but 16… Read More
The Benefits of Marriage to Low-Income Americans Aren’t Just About the Combined Paycheck
Is splitting costs such as housing in half the only advantage marriage brings to helping eradicate poverty? Slate’s Matt Yglesias suggested that yesterday, writing, “Marriage… Read More
