Political Commentary & Opinion

More than any other age group, people under the age of thirty (“millennials”) understand the important role international trade plays in the U.S. economy. Strong support from millennials gives an optimistic outlook for the future of international free trade. According to a recent poll, 69 percent of Americans under 30 say that free trade agreements…

On a visit to London last week, I had the opportunity to meet with members of the British Cabinet and several members of Parliament to discuss the issue of “Brexit.” On June 23, the British people will vote in a referendum to decide whether to leave the European Union. For the first time in over…

When a company would like to sell stock, it must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission unless an exemption applies, per the Securities Act. It’s estimated by the Securities and Exchange Commission that registration costs $2.5 million in legal, accounting, and other expenses. So registration is not an option for small companies. It’s estimated by the…

Do you think a pastor who’s against same-sex marriage should be forced to perform same-sex weddings? Do you believe that a religious college should be allowed to hire only people who agree with the religious beliefs of the college? Do you think no one should be forced to attend a wedding he doesn’t agree with? If…

The recent legal battles between Apple and the FBI over encrypted phones is just one part of a larger debate over two important sets of priorities—traditional law enforcement and counterterrorism vs. data, device, and cyber security. Moving forward, an “encryption commission” is a wise way for policymakers to understand the difficult challenges this issue presents…

In addition to Puerto Rico’s $72 billion in public debt, the U.S. territory owes another $44 billion in unfunded public employee pension benefits. This mountain of pension debt could cause certain bondholders to lose some or all of their investments. Who will lose what is yet to be determined, but Puerto Rico’s pension debts are…

Landmarks in major Western countries were illuminated last night in a show of solidarity with the victims in Brussels and the people of Belgium. In New York, the World Trade Center, ground zero on September 11, 2001, was lit up in the Belgian colors of red, yellow, and black. In Paris, site of the atrocities…

Recently the Senate failed to pass legislation that would effectively mandate the labeling of genetically engineered food. That’s a good thing. The Senate labeling bill that was voted out of the Senate Agriculture Committee prohibited states from imposing mandatory labeling requirements, while not creating any type of federal requirement. This is what the House bill…

The barbaric terror attacks on the Belgian capital of Brussels highlight once again that the free world is fighting a global war against Islamist terrorism. At least 34 people are dead in the wake of suicide attacks on the city’s airport and metro system. The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the Brussels bombings,…

The horrific terrorist attacks in Brussels highlight the need for timely, accurate intelligence. Just today, French President François Hollande has called for closer cooperation among European intelligence agencies. Just today, French President François Hollande has called for closer cooperation among European intelligence agencies. As former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency David Shedd wrote…

Some politicians and environmental activists have been quick to call for blanket bans on hydraulic fracturing under claims that the process is poisoning America’s drinking water. Scientific evidence, from both government agencies and independent analyses, proves otherwise. For instance, The Environmental Protection Agency’s last study, released in June of 2015 and the most comprehensive government…