SocietyNews
Meet the Conservative Alternative to the AARP
The 60 Plus Association was created more than 25 years ago as an alternative to the AARP for American seniors. Earlier this year, longtime conservative… Read More
SocietyCommentary
California Shows Why Congress Needs to Eliminate Food Stamp Work Requirement Loophole
Despite a booming economy and a record-low unemployment rate nationally, at least one state has been working overtime to ensure its work-capable food stamp recipients… Read More
EconomyNews
Fact Check: Trump Says 3.5 Million People Have Been Lifted off Food Stamps
President Donald Trump said in remarks at the White House recently that 3.5 million Americans have been lifted off food stamps. Verdict: True The number… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Sorry If You’re Offended, but Socialism Leads to Misery and Destitution
On the same day that Venezuela’s “democratically” elected socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, whose once-wealthy nation now has citizens foraging for food, announced he was lopping… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: Processing Illegal Immigrants at the Border and Maxine Waters’ Call for Incivility
Editor’s note: The issue of separating children from adults who cross into America illegally, and Maxine Waters’ related call for incivility, prompted a wave of… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Senate Is Killing State Welfare Reform
Few policy reforms have been as popular as welfare-to-work. Why, then, is the U.S. Senate trying to kill state efforts at encouraging able-bodied adults to… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: The Week in Review, Plus Charles Krauthammer’s Place in History
On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano welcome Reaching America President Derrick Hollie to talk about his organization’s innovative solutions… Read More
SocietyCommentary
A 30-Year-Old Man Won’t Leave His Parents’ House. In Some Areas He Could Get Food Stamps Without Having to Work.
By now, you’ve likely heard the story of Michael Rotondo, a 30-year-old college dropout from Camillus, New York, who refused to move out of his… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Welfare With No End in Sight Is a Terrible Fate. Let’s Help Americans Avoid It.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is high on the Republican list of programs targeted for reform—and justifiably so. The program has gone from 17 million… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Unintended Consequences of the Welfare State on the Human Spirit
Before the massive growth of our welfare state, private charity was the sole option for an individual or family facing insurmountable financial difficulties or other… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We Hear You: Going ‘Bold’ on Welfare Reform, Learning About Guns, and Other Good Ideas
Editor’s note: Time to catch up on some mail we’ve been meaning to publish for awhile. Enjoy the potpourri. And don’t forget to write us… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Wisconsin Forges Ahead on Welfare Reform
Wisconsin is taking the lead on welfare reform. In February, the state Legislature passed nine bills, which Gov. Scott Walker is expected to sign. The… Read More
SocietyCommentary
This Illinois Town’s Story Shows the Fate Others Will Face in Pension Crisis
Generous pensions have always been a prime perk of government jobs. Now those pensions are causing government layoffs, reduced services, and tax increases. Take Harvey,… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: The Importance of Implementing More Work Requirements for Food Stamps
Lawmakers tackle food stamps in the new farm bill, but The Heritage Foundation’s Mimi Teixeira says they missed valuable opportunities for real change. Plus: We… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump’s Vitally Important Anti-Poverty Initiative
It takes a lot of courage for a president to target almost a quarter of the federal budget for reform in an election year. But… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump Issued a Call for Welfare Reform. Here Are 4 Actions Policymakers Can Take.
President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order calling for reforms in the welfare system to promote work and strengthen marriage. The president is… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why We Must Be Bold on Welfare Reform
Washington is in a unique position to solve America’s welfare crisis for a very simple reason: Washington created it. The policy and programs it established… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Work Requirements Have Revolutionized Welfare at the State Level. Now It’s Uncle Sam’s Turn.
Policymakers are ready to get serious about work requirements for food stamps, with both Congress and the Trump administration working on ways to improve the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Government Has Already Tried Universal Basic Income. Here’s What Happened.
How would you like to receive $500 a month, no strings attached? Stockton, California, a city outside of Silicon Valley, is providing such benefits to… Read More
SocietyNews
Trump Has a New Plan to Save Money on Food Stamps
The Trump administration unveiled a new plan to revamp how people are receiving food stamps, suggesting that the government give them boxes of nonperishable food… Read More
SocietyNews
Rep. Jim Jordan Makes the Case for Welfare Reform
Rep. Jim Jordan said he hopes Congress will reform welfare spending and believes people should have to work for their taxpayer subsidies. CNN’s “New Day”… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: A California City Is Experimenting With Universal Basic Income
What will happen if people are given $6,000 a year … to do nothing? The city of Stockton in California is testing that out. Robert… Read More
EconomyNews
Michigan Approves $360 in Weekly Unemployment to a German Shepherd
A Michigan dog owner was surprised to find out that the state approved his German shepherd for weekly unemployment benefits. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Q&A: Black Activist Says Trump Policies, Unlike Obama’s, Create Jobs for Black Americans
Project 21’s Horace Cooper joined The Daily Signal’s Genevieve Wood to discuss the historic low unemployment rate for black Americans and how the left is… Read More
EconomyCommentary
1 Action Lawmakers Could Take to Make Food Stamp Reform Much More Likely
Congressional Republicans could imperil both the welfare reform and the farm bill reform efforts by failing to learn from history and making the same unforced… Read More
SocietyNews
What 3 House Republicans Hope to See in Welfare Reform
Reform of welfare programs is needed to restore incentives for people to work and to learn new job skills, three Republican lawmakers say. Rep. Jim… Read More
SocietyNews
Q&A: Rep. Mike Kelly on How to Help Faith-Based Adoption Agencies Under Attack
Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., joined The Daily Signal’s Genevieve Wood to discuss the American Civil Liberties Union’s attack on religious adoption centers and explain the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Too Much Government Dampens the Holiday Spirit
Anyone who has ever seen footage of a Black Friday stampede knows the holiday season can bring out the worst in people. So it’s important… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Podcast: What Welfare Reforms Would Promote Happiness, Prosperity
What kind of reforms would encourage work, marriage, and result in happier lives for some Americans? Heritage Foundation’s Marie Fishpaw joins us to explain that,… Read More
SocietyNews
Q&A: Rep. Garret Graves Explains How His Food Stamp Bill Would Result in More Americans Working
Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., spoke to The Daily Signal’s Rachel Del Guidice earlier this month about his bill that would implement work requirements for those… Read More
