EconomyCommentary
The Path to Putting Government in Its Proper Place
The Heritage Foundation works every day to build a free and prosperous nation where all Americans have the opportunity to achieve their version of the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
In Defense of Wealth
There’s been a lot of conversation these days among America’s wealthy class about whether capitalism can—or even should—survive in an age of increasing wealth disparity…. Read More
EconomyFeature
This Man Grew Up in Venezuela. Here’s His Message to Americans Who Want Socialism.
Socialism is just a theory, an ethos, for many born and raised in the United States. But for Ricardo Pita, who was born and raised… Read More
EconomyCommentary
America Thrives on the ‘Late Bloomer’ Spirit
With all the attention that the national debate between socialism and capitalism is getting, a new book has arrived on the scene that provides valuable… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Gov. Matt Bevin Believes the American Dream Still Exists Because He’s Lived It
Health care. Covington. President Donald Trump’s attention to what governors think. Abortion extremism. School safety. On today’s podcast, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Gov…. Read More
Economy Analysis
Podcast: Meet the Man Who Is Calling Out Ocasio-Cortez With a Times Square Billboard
On today’s podcast we feature an interview with Alfredo Ortiz, president and CEO of Job Creators Network, an advocacy group for small businesses. Ortiz and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The True Meaning of That Green New Deal
It would be easy to dismiss the Green New Deal as an impossible progressive dream, but that would be a mistake. The Green New Deal… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Thinking About What’s Right in America
Amid this holiday season of reflection, I’m thinking about America’s future. A new poll from Gallup serves up some sobering data regarding how young Americans… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What the New Socialists in Congress Need to Know About Poverty
In a few short weeks, America will welcome the 116th Congress. Among the loud and celebrated voices in the new Congress are those who not… Read More
EconomyCommentary
This 1 Move by the Trump Administration Is Boosting My Small Business
It’s been a banner year for small businesses, and this week was no exception. Small business confidence has now reached its highest level on record…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Bureaucrats Want to Make a Woman With a Grass Allergy Grow a Lawn. She’s Fighting Back.
Carl and Janice Duffner are in federal court challenging a law in St. Peters, Missouri, that requires them to grow grass in their yard, even… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How This Man Overcame Childhood Trauma, Poverty to Achieve His ‘Impossible Dream’
This is a lightly edited transcript of an interview on the June 18 episode of The Daily Signal podcast. Katrina Trinko: Joining us is Ericka Andersen,… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: California Shows Progressive Policies Don’t Work
The Daily Signal’s Jarrett Stepman joins us for today’s podcast, where we talk about the changes that helped make California so liberal. Plus: We discuss… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
The Daily Signal’s Jamie Jackson joins us today to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.—and the conversations Americans still need to have. Plus:… Read More
SocietyNews
The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., 50 Years Later
Fifty years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. The Daily Signal’s Jamie Jackson talks to a panel of guests about the legacy of… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Best Daily Signal Videos of 2017
In 2017, we increased our video production efforts, and hit a new record of 125 million video views. Thank you for watching! Above we have… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Q&A: Meet Kay Coles James, the New Heritage Foundation President
On Tuesday, The Heritage Foundation announced that its next president would be Kay Coles James, who previously served on President Donald Trump’s transition team and… Read More
EconomyNews
Tax Reform Will ‘Help Everyone,’ This Small-Business Owner Says
For one struggling business owner in America’s heartland, tax reform is a must. “Tax reform is gonna help everyone,” Carla Young, owner of C.J.’s Cleaning… Read More
SocietyCommentary
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Author Outlines Ways to Increase Opportunity
On Thursday, Genevieve Wood interviewed J.D. Vance, author of “Hillbilly Elegy.” Vance, who also wrote the introductory essay to The Heritage Foundation’s 2017 Index of… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The American Dream Is in Crisis
Every year, The Heritage Foundation publishes a collection of data, charts, and thoughtful contextual pieces under the heading of the Index of Culture and Opportunity…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Lawmakers Can Prevent Workers’ Retirement Savings From Becoming Wards of the State
Americans should be wary about giving governments the authority to manage their retirement savings free from federal protections. On Thursday, the House passed two resolutions… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Who Is the ‘Forgotten Man’? A Historical Look
The Forgotten Man is back with a vengeance. Since Amity Shlaes revived the phrase in the title of her best-selling history of the Great Depression,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Remembering the Many Accomplishments of John Glenn
John Glenn, an American icon and longtime U.S. senator, died Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. In his 95 years, Glenn held three distinguished careers as a… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
How to Be Persuasive About Politics With Your Liberal Relatives on Thanksgiving
We want Thanksgiving to be as drama-free as possible for everyone. Because you can’t choose your family, it’s likely you have sharp disagreements with several… Read More
SocietyNews
How America Ranked in New Study of Nations’ Generosity
When it comes to generosity, the United States came in second in a new edition of an annual index. “Americans should be proud of their… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How Women Can Overcome Challenges in the 21st Century
What are the barriers women face in the economy today? A special congressional committee is addressing this question and getting to the heart of how… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Americans’ Triumph at Olympics Shows Greatness of Melting Pot, Not Diversity
AKUMAL, Mexico—As luck would have it, my family and I have been watching that feast of American greatness called the Olympics while in vacation here… Read More
SocietyCommentary
America’s Abandonment of Traditional Values Has Hurt the Black Community
One of the unavoidable consequences of youth is the tendency to think behavior we see today has always been. I’d like to dispute that vision,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Left’s War on Grit
I hate the question, “What’s the secret of your success?” There is no secret to being successful. Ask anybody who is successful and they will… Read More
SocietyCommentary
3 Ways to Talk About Conservatism With a Liberal
As the mantra of “Don’t discuss politics or religion” repeats like a drumbeat in your head, you settle on “How about that game?” Your desperate search… Read More
