Reporters Should Get Their “PolitiFacts” Straight on Obamacare
Does calling a reporter a “fact checker” make him or her more even-handed? Hardly. PolitiFact is a case in point. It is a website of… Read More
Should We Delay or Defund Obamacare?
Conservatives are united in one idea: Obamacare is devastating policy for America. To halt its destructive effects, some are saying Congress should merely delay the… Read More
Top 5 Reasons Not to Use Missile Strikes in Syria
There are press reports that the White House is considering missile strikes on the Assad regime in Syria to punish it for the use of… Read More
The Most Effective Obamacare Delay Is Full Defunding
There is nothing controversial about stopping Obamacare. A majority of Americans dislike the law and want it repealed. Obamacare is disastrous for individuals, businesses, and… Read More
Remembering the Victims of Communism and Nazism in Eastern Europe
Today, August 23, is remembered across much of the world as Black Ribbon Day in remembrance of the millions of victims of Nazi and Communist… Read More
Time to Transform the African Growth and Opportunity Act
U.S. trade with Africa is estimated to have generated about 100,000 jobs in the United States in the past 13 years, due to the African… Read More
When You Can’t Actually Keep Your Health Care Plan
President Obama has said that his health care law largely doesn’t impact anyone who already has coverage. Tell that to all the people who are… Read More
Doctors Without Borders: Unprecedented Departure from Somalia
Violent attacks against humanitarian aid workers in Somalia—and tolerance of the violence by Somali civilian leadership—is forcing Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières—MSF) to end… Read More
Emerging Markets Have Caught a “Fed Cold”
Stock prices and exchange rates in emerging markets such as India and Indonesia are taking a beating this week. The immediate cause is that the… Read More
Defund Obamacare Tour Takes Dallas by Storm (PHOTOS)
Last night in Dallas, Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint spoke to a crowd of more than 1,000 about the movement to Defund Obamacare. He was… Read More
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North Korea’s Crimes Against Humanity
The United Nations commission of inquiry on human rights abuses in North Korea began taking testimony from defectors in South Korea yesterday. It is the… Read More
An Awesome Superhero Video About… Obamacare?
Would “an awesome superhero or action-movie style video” change your mind about Obamacare? The Obama Administration has pushed Obamacare through porta-potties and bourbon festivals—and now… Read More
Musharraf Indictment Puts Pakistan Military on Defensive
Today’s indictment of former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for conspiracy to murder former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto demonstrates that the Pakistani judiciary is increasingly willing… Read More
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15 Pictures of Ridiculous Government Spending Guaranteed to Make You Mad
In 2013, federal spending approached $3.5 trillion. Now that’s hard to wrap your brain around. It’s about $27,700 for every American household. All across America,… Read More
Economic Freedom: Unleashing the Potential of the World’s Poor
When the government gets in the way, sometimes even the hardest-working people get stuck in poverty. In Nepal, where more than one-quarter of the population… Read More
Top 2 Myths About Defunding Obamacare
Is it even possible to defund Obamacare? And does advocating this mean you want to shut down the government? Critics are giving the wrong answers… Read More
Obama Administration Stumbles in Egypt’s Shifting Sands
The Obama Administration’s influence in Egypt has evaporated as Egypt’s “Arab Spring” hopes for a democratic transition have wilted during a summer of rising violence…. Read More
Pediatrician Fears Obamacare Will Diminish Care
When pediatrician Dr. Rosemary Fernandez Stein and her husband set out to start up a pediatric group in 1999, their goal was to provide outstanding… Read More
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Gibraltar Tensions Highlight the Importance of U.S. Engagement in Europe
This week, the United Kingdom is sending 10 naval ships through the Mediterranean as part of a routine yearly deployment. In light of recent Spanish… Read More
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Indo–Pakistani Cease-Fire No More
Indo–Pakistani skirmishing along the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir has escalated in the past 10 days and threatens to destroy a decade-old cease-fire… Read More
Obama Gives Congress Obamacare Relief — Illegally
“Heavens, I have staff who don’t make much money. This would be a really big bite for them.” That could be any employer talking about… Read More
Morning Bell: The Imperial President Will Act on His Own
In a recent email to supporters, President Obama lamented the frustrating inadequacy of his office. “There’s only so much I can do on my own”… Read More
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Burma’s Release of Child Soldiers: Promising, but Not Enough
This past week, Burma announced the release of 68 child soldiers from its ranks. This latest action is promising, but progress toward ridding the army… Read More
Elections in Argentina May Determine the Future of Democracy in the Nation
On Sunday, Argentinians will go to the polls to select their candidates for the country’s upcoming legislative elections. Though it may seem trivial, the open… Read More
The Disturbing Trend of Political Assassinations in Tunisia
Tunisia is currently suffering from poor security, a bad economy, and a polarized society. The situation is starting to look a lot like Egypt. Mohammed… Read More
Diplomacy in 140 Characters: U.S. Social Media Efforts Ineffective
Diplomacy is evolving. “Warriors of the cyber heights can more effectively use information to drive the debate, galvanize action, or befuddle the masses,” Heritage’s James… Read More
Israel and Palestine Talks: Kerry Should Learn from the Past
A recent poll shows that most Israelis are pessimistic that the new round of talks with Palestine will succeed. A majority of Israelis also oppose… Read More
Charged for Insulting Government Authority? Venezuela Supreme Court Crosses the Line
In the U.S., courts often rule on the outcome of close elections and act as a mediation tool for candidates to ensure that the results… Read More
My Parents’ Path to Freedom: Why the Cuba Embargo Stands for Democracy
My mother left Cuba in 1965 at 11 years old. She and her parents were allowed to bring only three changes of clothes each and… Read More
The West Condemns Flawed Elections in Zimbabwe
Sadly, history has a tendency of repeating itself in Zimbabwe. Once again, while Robert Mugabe’s regional friends have accepted the Zimbabwean elections, the West has… Read More
