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:

Federal Dietary Panel Pushes Junk Food Taxes, Being Green February 20, 2015
The agencies aren’t supposed to be developing the 2015 Guidelines based on the perspective of nutritionists on global warming and tax policy.
State Says 70-Year-Old Flower Shop Owner Discriminated Against Gay Couple. Here’s How She Resp February 20, 2015
“I put my hand on his and said, ‘I’m sorry Rob, I can’t do your wedding because of my relationship with Jesus Christ,’"
More States Push Back Against Common Core February 20, 2015
Opposition to Common Core continues to build across the nation, driven largely by parents
Wal-Mart’s Giving Raises. How That Shows the Market Works. February 19, 2015
Competition helps everyone get the best deal: consumers flock to Wal-Mart because it offers products at competitive prices
‘We Love This Land’: Iraqi Christian Men Fight to Keep ISIS Away From Homes February 19, 2015
”This is our right as human beings and as indigenous people: to protect our people and ourselves,”
Senate Democrats Choosing Illegal Immigrants Over Border Patrol Agents February 18, 2015
Obama and Senate Democrats are trying to give illegal immigrants a $24,000 check while border patrol agents will have their paychecks withheld.
Republicans Try to Halt New Rule Affecting Union Elections February 17, 2015
In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized the “so-called ‘ambush’ rule” implemented by the Obama administration’s appointees on the NLRB.
Meet the Lawmaker Picked to Produce a Conservative Alternative to Obama’s Budget February 17, 2015
Family Farmer Goes to Congress; Rep Marlin Stutzman
Boehner: House ‘Has Done Its Job,’ Homeland Security Funding Up to Senate Democrats February 16, 2015
“Senate Democrats are the ones standing in the way, they’re the ones jeopardizing funding,”
Should Workers Need a Union’s Permission to Get a Raise? February 13, 2015
Enabling unions to turn down raises on their members’ behalf hurts workers and companies.
Howard Dean Is Judging Scott Walker for Not Having a College Degree. Why He Shouldn’t February 13, 2015
Does it really make sense for everyone to spend that kind of money … just to prove to Howard Dean that they’re educated?
The Results Are In: Obamacare Is Driving Up Medicaid Rolls February 12, 2015
Obamacare is likely to remain mostly an expansion of Medicaid for the foreseeable future.
What You Need to Know About Obama’s War Authorization Against ISIS February 12, 2015
In a letter addressed to Congress today, Obama attempted to further clarify the type of ground forces that could be used
Is the GOP Really Serious About Stopping Obama’s Amnesty Plan? February 11, 2015
McConnell and other GOP leaders should stop holding press events outside their Senate conference rooms and take this battle to the public square
Obamacare Co-Ops Cost Taxpayers $17,000 Per Enrollee February 11, 2015
A comprehensive look at how much in federal dollars the 22 co-ops received per enrollee
Former Drug Czar, Federal Prosecutor Argue Against Marijuana Legalization February 10, 2015
‘The Science Does Not Support It’
US-Funded News Station Wants to Bring Free Press to Cuba. But Raúl Castro Wants to Shut It Down February 10, 2015
“It’s a badge of honor” that Cuban leadership wants to shut the Martís down, says Carlos García-Pérez.
Jindal Emphasizes Teacher Tenure Reform, School Choice in Sweeping Education Plan February 9, 2015
“It’s about providing more opportunities for Americans to maximize their happiness and pursue their dreams.”
One Year After Obamacare’s Implementation, Taxpayer-Funded Co-Ops Struggle to Survive February 9, 2015
“Competition is good for the consumer in terms of cost and quality. For that alone, the co-op notion or concept ought to be applauded,” said Dr. Eli Adashi of Brown University.
Benghazi Committee’s Democrats and Republicans Want to Question Hillary Clinton February 6, 2015
The Benghazi committee also announced that next week it will begin interviewing three dozen firsthand witnesses, including “brave Americans who survived the attacks
County Sheriffs Push Back Against Homeland Security’s ‘Not-So Veiled Threat’ February 6, 2015
“It’s a not-so-veiled threat that if [lawmakers] don’t do what the president wants, law enforcement agencies are going to get the short end of the stick,” Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith said.
How to Free the Government’s Grip on Freedom of Information February 5, 2015
The White House issued a memo April 15, 2009, directing federal agencies to let Obama officials review all documents to be produced under FOIA to determine if they involve “White House equities.”
IRS Seeks 9,000 New Employees as It Prepares to Enforce Obamacare February 5, 2015
To remedy potential changes to and the delivery of tax credits, the IRS requested more than $305.6 million, or 818 new employees, to implement technology changes
20 Percent of Children Are on Food Stamps. Here’s How to Change That February 4, 2015
More than the creation of additional government welfare programs or increased funding for existing ones, marriage—raising children with a married mother and father in the home—will protect them against poverty.
Five More Reasons to Completely Repeal Obamacare in 2015 February 3, 2015
Congress should repeal all of Obamacare to allow for a fresh start to health care reform
What’s Different About Today’s Obamacare Repeal Vote February 3, 2015
This week’s measure will include a provision that directs committees to develop an alternative.
Obama Wants to Hike Corporate Taxes to Pay For Infrastructure. Here’s Why That’s a Bad I February 2, 2015
Obama wants to dramatically increase spending on underutilized mass transit rail systems and federal grants to local rail, road and port projects
Activist Blames Cuban Government for Her Father’s Death February 2, 2015
Now, She Wants to Make the Island Free in His Memory.
Republican Congressman Urges House Leadership to Use Reconciliation to Repeal Obamacare January 30, 2015
“Sometimes it’s kind of like making sausage. You have to do it one step at a time,” Rep Fleming said of repealing Obamacare
How to Put Parents Back in Control of Their Child’s Education January 29, 2015
Most parents are powerless to influence the quality of their child’s education.