Heritage Foundation

The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute, with more than 453,000 individual, foundation and corporate donors. Heritage, founded in February 1973, mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Most Recent Articles by Heritage Foundation:

Seven Things Congress Should Do in the Budget March 16, 2015
Reforming the tax code, Social Security and repealing ObamaCare
In Texas, State Leaders Attack Local Governments for Going Big on Regulations March 16, 2015
We are forming a patchwork quilt of bans and rules and regulations that are eroding the Texas Model
It’s Here: The Roadmap for a Government-Controlled Internet March 13, 2015
Fortunately, the debate over these rules is not over. Congress is gearing up to overturn the new rules
History Shows Obama Doesn’t Need Congress to Seal Iran Deal March 13, 2015
“The executive branch could be pushing the envelope a little bit on what constitutes an executive agreement as opposed to a treaty where Congress might come into play,” said Jeffrey Peake.
Justice Department Takes Credit for Second Operation Choke Point Settlement March 12, 2015
Now, the agency it touting a case it says it got right.
How Arab Spring Opened the Door to Terrorism’s Ugly March March 12, 2015
Arab Spring Devolves Into Terrorist Winter
Tom Cotton Is Right: Founders Wanted Both Senate and President to Sign Off on Treaties March 11, 2015
Each institution has its own distinct character and limitation—and each compliments the other
What Difference Does It Make? Americans Are Paying Attention to Latest Clinton Controversy March 11, 2015
“I thought using one device would be simpler,” Hillary Clinton said of the email controversy.
Obama’s Executive Actions: 1000s of Illegal Immigrants Likely to Get Social Security March 10, 2015
As the Social Security Administration prepares to welcome thousands of undocumented immigrants as beneficiaries, a report has come to light about inefficiency at the administration.
Should Pro-Life Organizations Be Forced to Hire Pro-Choice Employees? March 10, 2015
Pro-life and religious organizations should be free to make employment decisions in accordance with their beliefs and central mission.
Twenty-five States Are Now Right-to-Work States March 9, 2015
In face of protests from the left Walker did the right thing. Unions do not like voluntary dues, but workers and voters do
At Iowa Ag Summit, GOP’s 2016 Presidential Prospects Make Their Pitch March 9, 2015
“To be free, America needs to feed itself, fuel itself and fight for itself,”
After Speaking Honestly About His Religious Views, Baseball Player Instructed to Only Talk Sports March 6, 2015
Where’s the tolerance?
‘A Strategy Doomed to Failure’: Conservatives Fault GOP Leadership After Homeland Securi March 6, 2015
“From the onset, we really believed it was a poor strategy,” says Rep Matt Salmon
Obamacare Supporters, Critics Clash at Supreme Court Over Law’s Subsidies March 5, 2015
“I think we had a fair opportunity to present our case, and I think our case was very compelling. I’m happy with the way the argument went,” said Michael Carvin, the lawyer for the plaintiffs in King v. Burwell.
How Liberals Are Trying to Intimidate Roberts Court in King v. Burwell Case March 4, 2015
Too often, the justices are considered politicians by another name, and this lobbying campaign only helps further that misperception
Phone Recording Shows Targeting of Tobacco Business March 4, 2015
‘Have You Heard of a Little Thing Called Operation Choke Point?’
Congress Should Listen to Netanyahu’s Warnings on the Obama Iran Deal March 3, 2015
Having all the facts of what is at stake before them before they decide what to do makes sense. That fact made this speech worth hearing.
Lone Jewish Republican in Congress on What You Should Expect From Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech March 3, 2015
There are a lot of Democrats who know that the negotiations with Iran are dangerous
For the First Time on Camera, Meet the Man Who Exposed the Gruber Videos March 2, 2015
The ‘Stupidity’ Videos
Scott Walker Casts Himself as Champion of ‘Hard-Working Taxpayers’ February 27, 2015
“If you want to live the American dream, we’re going to make it as easy as possible to do.”
Twelve Takeaways From America’s Biggest Conservative Conference February 27, 2015
CPAC runs through Saturday at the Gaylord National Convention Center, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Ben Carson Tells CPAC Crowd He Wants to ‘Get Rid of Dependency,’ Not Welfare Programs February 26, 2015
“I’m interested in getting rid of dependency,” Ben Carson said at #CPAC2015.
Texas Attorney General ‘Very Confident’ Courts Will Side With States in Fight Over Obama February 26, 2015
Paxton argues the Obama administration should not be able to implement its policy until the legal process plays out.
Time to End Too Big to Jail February 25, 2015
In practice, if you work for a large bank, commit fraud and get away with it, then you profit handsomely; if you work for a large bank, commit fraud and get caught, then the shareholders of your employer pay.
How a Free Clinic Is Saving Health Care in America (Video) February 25, 2015
“The people who are sick and have no funds would go to a clinic, which is what it used to be way before we had big government programs. We’ll take care of them. It’s in our DNA.
High-Profile Dispute Between Farm, Green Group Yields Property Rights Bill February 24, 2015
"The conservation easement program was supposed to make it easier for farmers to keep their property and to receive tax breaks, but instead this turned into a situation where they could be abused and exploited.”
Republicans Differ Over How to Fight Obama on Immigration, Fund Homeland Security February 24, 2015
“I am willing to make sure we do the constitutionally right thing,” says Jim Jordan.
What Patricia Arquette Got Wrong about the Founders and Women February 23, 2015
Women were voting in New Jersey at the time of the Founding! For the first time in recorded history, women voted alongside men in elections.
Homeland Security Funding Expires Friday. Is Congress Any Closer to a Solution? February 23, 2015
Graham said that the immigration battle belongs in the courts.