Flaws With a “Green New Deal,” Part 1 of 2
There's a growing buzz around a "Green New Deal," spearheaded by newly-elected Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Although the details are in flux, currently the draft text calls for the creation of a 15-member "Select Committee for a Green New Deal" that would "have authority to develop a detailed national, industrial, economic mobilization plan" to make the U.S. economy "greenhouse gas emissions neutral."
By Institute for Energy Research - Friday, December 21, 2018 - Full Story
WASHINGTON -- Institute for Energy Research (IER) filed an open records lawsuit against the Department of the Treasury concerning evidence of Russian attempts to influence U.S. energy policy. This Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks certain, specific records of Treasury officials as they relate to two congressional oversight reports detailing the apparent Russian campaign to oppose fracking and otherwise promote a "climate agenda" in the U.S. The FOIA request also seeks records related to oversight attempts by one congressional committee that apparently has fallen on deaf ears at Treasury.
As President Trump made significant progress in his bid to win congressional funding for a border wall with Mexico, a swamp-dwelling federal judge in Washington struck down Trump administration policies that made it more difficult for foreigners who claim to be victims of domestic or gang violence to seek asylum.
At a time when he’s needed most, triple amputee veteran and Purple Heart recipient Brian Kolfage, is a miracle in the making,
In just four short days Kolfage has raised $13,600,000 (9 PM Dec. 21/18) and still growing on a 
In this episode of “Inside Judicial Watch,” Tom Fitton discusses what he saw in the courtroom during the sentencing hearing of retired Lt. General Michael Flynn as well as his testimony on the Clinton Foundation & Uranium One scandals in front of the House Oversight Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the 1950s, NATO war planners pondered how to defend the nascent alliance against the Soviet war machine. On paper, the magnitude of the threat looked overwhelming.
More people are finally beginning to realize that supplying the world with sufficient, stable energy solely from sun and wind power will be impossible.
Germany took on that challenge, to show the world how to build a society based entirely on “green, renewable” energy.
What have Frosty the Snowman, roasting chestnuts, hippos, hula hoops, and barking dogs got to do with Christmas?
VANCOUVER—The amount of money Canadians donate to registered charities—as a share of their income—has plummeted 32.2 per cent since 2006, finds a new study by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
Meri Kirihimete! That's "Merry Christmas" in Māori and just one of the many unique things you'll notice while celebrating Christmas in New Zealand. A Kiwi-style Christmas is all about summer, outdoor fun and relaxation. This doesn't mean that age-old traditions are ignored; they just get a different treatment. Here's how some festive celebrations will play out in various corners of New Zealand this holiday season.
One of the world’s most famous Christmas carols, “Silent Night,” celebrates its 200th anniversary this year.
Over the centuries, hundreds of Christmas carols have been composed. Many fall quickly into obscurity.
Unlike many people, I actually enjoy flying. I rarely check bags, and modern apps make checking in and boarding pretty simple (if you have a smartphone). Airport sports bars are a great place to catch a quick bite and a beer while waiting to board. If I’m not reading a book or watching a ball game, I’ll sometimes strike up a conversation with a random person, and more often than not, this person has an interesting story to tell.
A recent wave of terrorist attacks in the West Bank and East Jerusalem featured modes of action familiar from the past: shooting from passing vehicles, infiltration of a Jewish settlement, stabbing, and car-ramming. These latest incidents brought the number of Israelis killed in terror attacks in the past year to 13. Shooting attacks on the roads, particularly from passing vehicles, have proven to be the most effective in terms of causing casualties, and also provide the cell launching the attack the greatest chances of survival. The two shooting incidents, which were the most serious attacks in this wave, are attributed to the Hamas infrastructure in the Ramallah area.
TORONTO--The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) unveiled a 
OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is demanding tangible action for Canada's struggling energy sector, including scrapping the carbon tax and the flawed bill C-69, in response to reports of a forthcoming federal plan to earmark $1.6 billion to address the issue.
Children will be able to interact with beloved characters such as Peter Rabbit, thanks to a pioneering Bookful platform from Israeli virtual and augmented reality (AR) company Inception VR.
