Act of Desperation: Iran Halts Oil Shipments to U.K., France
Iran’s decision to halt oil shipments to the U.K. and France last weekend is a weak retaliatory measure against European actors for tougher sanctions. Despite… Read More
Hugo Chavez’s Surgery and the Politics of Deception
On February 21, President Hugo Chavez told the Venezuelan people he will soon undergo another round of surgery. The breaking story was characteristically brief and… Read More
How Would You Grade the Presidents?
If we were to grade our presidents on an A-F scale, which ones would make the cut? While most contemporary books about presidents focus on… Read More
One Year Later: Myth vs. Fact Video on Wisconsin’s Budget Reforms
One year ago all eyes were on Wisconsin as labor unions stormed the Capitol building in Madison to protest Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s budget reforms…. Read More
Coup in the Maldives: Small Country, Big Implications
The wave of populist uprisings has now hit South Asia. This time, the democratically elected leader of the Maldives has been ousted by an intimidating… Read More
Morning Bell: Washington, the Indispensable Man of the Revolution
Poor George Washington. His birthday, spontaneously celebrated since the Revolution and formally declared a holiday in 1879, has slowly morphed into the insipid Presidents Day… Read More
Was Yesterday’s Oversight Hearing Really ‘All-Male’?
No. It’s that simple. A number of House members and senators have been circulating this picture of the first panel from yesterday’s House Oversight Committee… Read More
Takeaways from Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s Visit to the U.S.
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States was extremely short on substance. It was really just a public relations exercise for both… Read More
State Department Promotes Debunked ‘Fracking’ Propaganda
The State Department is promoting a widely-debunked film about natural gas development as part of an effort at “smart power diplomacy.” The film, “Gasland,” is… Read More
Iran Trumpets Its Nuclear Progress and Calls for Talks
Iran’s defiant regime boasted this week about the nuclear progress it claims to have made despite growing sanctions and international pressure to halt its nuclear… Read More
PODCAST: Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
In this week’s Heritage in Focus, Heritage Vice President and first principles scholar Matt Spalding discusses the importance of Presidents’ Day. Click here to listen. Should… Read More
The United States of America: Land of Overregulation?
Echoing the findings of The Heritage Foundation’s 2012 Index of Economic Freedom, the latest edition of The Economist sums up well the current status of… Read More
Syria’s War on Free Speech
The Syrian government’s sickening attacks on its own people continues unabated. Syrian government troops are pushing into the city of Daraa, where resistance is currently… Read More
Salon’s “Big Neo-Con Lie”: Burning the Straw Men
The rest of the world has woken up to the fact that Iran is a problem on a large scale. Salon magazine, however, is determined… Read More
Morning Bell: Fighting to the Death in Syria
Fifty-five explosions rocked the city of Homs, Syria, in the span of 15 minutes. Artillery and automatic gunfire pound neighborhoods. Snipers perch on rooftops, firing… Read More
Eurozone: A Bad Situation Getting Worse
At this point in the Eurozone crisis, the only responsible thing for European leaders to do is to develop contingency plans that will minimize the… Read More
Today in History: Frederick Douglass and Valentine’s Day
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass made his mark in history as an abolitionist with a special place in his heart for America and its founding… Read More
Al-Shabab and Al-Qaeda Join Forces
Last Thursday, the Somali terrorist organization al-Shabab formalized its relationship with al-Qaeda. While the two organizations have long benefited from close cooperation, this move confirms… Read More
Attack on Israeli Diplomat Pressures India to Curtail Iran Ties
An attack on an Israeli diplomatic vehicle today in New Delhi injured four, including the wife of an Israeli defense representative working at the embassy…. Read More
Some Truths About Trade
In 2004, the yuan ended the year 8.28 to the dollar. In 2011, it ended the year 6.31 to the dollar, a 24-percent rise. In… Read More
Chart of the Week: 1 in 5 Americans Are Dependent on Government
The number of Americans dependent on the federal government has exploded over the past five years, reaching a record 67.3 million people, according to Heritage’s… Read More
Egging on the Regulators: Farmers Face Threat of Red Tape
Pork producers are speaking out against legislation that would give federal regulators the authority to mandate cage sizes for egg-laying hens. They’re worried it could… Read More
Iranian Bloggers on the Frontline Against Oppression
Blogging in Iran is a high-risk activity, and it is getting ever more so by the day. As the Iranian regime feels the pressure from… Read More
Charges Against NGO Workers Show Egypt Is Slow to Change
Last year, Egyptians overthrew the Mubarak regime in the name of freedom and democracy. Yet, the transitional government’s recent taking of hostages—foreign nongovernmental staff—reveals that… Read More
EU Should Act Quickly on Syria
You can tell how serious the situation in Syria is getting by looking at the recent actions taken by its neighbors. Earlier this week, the… Read More
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NLRB’s ‘Snap Elections’ Rule Would Dramatically Increase Unionization
A new National Labor Relations Board regulation that expedites elections for union representation will likely lead to dramatically higher rates of unionization, a new study… Read More
Morning Bell: Middle East Crumbles Around Obama’s Foreign Policy
Thousands are dead in Syria, with more blood spilled each day. Iran is within arm’s reach of a nuclear weapon, threatening Israel’s very existence. And… Read More
European Court Threatens America’s Security
Many Americans will not recognize the name Abu Qatada. Qatada is a radical Muslim cleric currently behind bars in the United Kingdom waiting deportation to… Read More
Race Is On: Candidate Lineup Now Set in Mexico’s Upcoming Presidential Election
In a historic first, Josefina Vazquez Mota was chosen on Sunday to be the presidential candidate for Mexico’s National Action Party (PAN). Vazquez Mota’s primary… Read More
Despite Castro’s Words, Hope and Change Not Likely to Define Cuba Anytime Soon
Anyone hoping to see serious changes to Cuba’s ruling system was again disappointed on January 28 when Raul Castro spoke. In a speech marking a… Read More
