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:

Conservatives Blast Boehner for Funding ‘Obama’s Amnesty’ December 12, 2014
“At a time when the speaker needed votes,” Gohmert added, “he turned to somebody he really identifies with—the president and liberal Democrats and got them to pass this.”
House Narrowly OKs Government Spending Bill as Wrangling Goes Down to the Wire December 12, 2014
House Speaker John Boehner got help from President Obama in rounding up votes for the spending bill.
Government Spending Bill Faces Uncertain Fate December 11, 2014
“Refusing to even try to stop Obama’s amnesty now is not acceptable,” says Heritage Action’s Russ Vought.
Pastor: As Father of 4 Adopted Children, Being Forced to Cover Abortions Is ‘Repulsive Beyond December 11, 2014
California churches are expected to pay for a life-ending procedure that contradicts the core of their beliefs
Elijah’s Story: A Life Saved Before Birth December 10, 2014
If not for this rare operation, done before Elijah’s birth to stop the tumor from smothering his heart and right lung, Elijah never would have walked the earth
5 Things Jonathan Gruber Said on Capitol Hill While Apologizing for ‘Stupid’ Cracks December 10, 2014
Gruber said taxes levied on insurance companies would be passed on to consumers
The Little Sisters of the Poor Just Fought Another Battle Against the Obamacare Mandate December 9, 2014
What Judge Pillard calls “a bit of paperwork” is exactly what Priests for Life find morally wrong.
N.Y. Labor Official Defends ‘Independent’ Investigation After Union Linked to Papa John& December 8, 2014
A union operative knew about the government’s lawsuit before the Papa John’s pizza franchisee did.
Obama Administration Now Has 1,000 Gov’t Investigators Targeting Businesses for Min. Wage Violations December 8, 2014
When Obama took office, there 730 investigators in the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division. Today, there are more than 1,000.
Republicans Lose Round 1 to Obama on Immigration December 5, 2014
There is no good reason for the House NOT to take real action now.
Women Are Having Fewer Babies Than Ever in the US December 5, 2014
In America, a high ideal fertility rate remains the cultural norm: People still want children, even if they do not have them—which means that it is still possible to find a way back to the replacement level
Not All Kids Born in the US Should Be Made Citizens December 4, 2014
A recent study of 194 countries shows that only 30 grant a form of birthright citizenship
Conservatives Train Fire on Government ‘Land Grab’ in Key Defense Bill December 4, 2014
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, fires back at what he calls a government 'land grab.'
Could You Go to Prison for Posting Rap Lyrics on Facebook? December 3, 2014
Anthony Elonis says his Facebook posts were inspired by rappers like Eminem and that writing the rap lyrics was therapeutic
Conservatives Push Short-Term Funding to Block Obama on Illegal Immigrants December 3, 2014
Once the House sends over a bill funding everything in government except the president’s executive action on amnesty, then Harry Reid could ignore it and create a government spending emergency
Congress’ Sneaky Tactic to Grab More Land for the Government December 2, 2014
Does Congress really need to add to the federal estate when the feds already own 640 million acres of land, approaching one-third the total area of the United States?
Even If OPEC Had Decided to Cut Oil Production, It Wouldn’t Be a Huge Deal. Here’s Why. December 2, 2014
OPEC is largely unable to restrict supplies and control oil prices because its members have a strong incentive to cheat and increase oil production above their quotas.
How This Tea Party Hopes to Help Ferguson Merchants December 1, 2014
More than 40 residents affiliated with the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition shopped in Ferguson during the buycott
Union, Prosecutor Team to Push Papa John’s to Pay More December 1, 2014
Papa John’s isn’t the first restaurant chain to wind up in the crosshairs of New York’s attorney general.
Ferguson Is a Repeat of Past Riots. Can We Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again? November 28, 2014
There will always be people who are looking for an excuse to cause trouble
Daily Signal Story Inspires Social Media Action to Mend This Iraqi Boy Wounded in ISIS Attack November 28, 2014
As ISIS continues to rape, maim and kill, tearing apart families and wrecking infrastructure, Billett and Albayati promise to help give hope to children caught up in the violence
Storm-Smacked Governor Makes Sunny Forecast for State-Run Weather Service November 27, 2014
The project, headed by SUNY Albany and the state Homeland Security Office, is estimated to cost more than $23 million
Report: Yes, Congress Can Stop Obama’s Immigration Moves With ‘Power of Purse’ November 27, 2014
The Daily Signal obtained a copy of the report, prepared for Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., incoming chairman of the Senate Budget Committee
Don’t Force People to Work on Thanksgiving. Shop the Sales Later November 26, 2014
Let’s help a brother (and a sister) out. Wait until Black Friday.
In Year Two, ObamaCare Is Off to Another Bad Start November 26, 2014
Ordinary Americans are a lot smarter than Professor Gruber thinks.
Here’s How America Responded the Morning After #FergusonDecision, in 35 Tweets November 25, 2014
Media, Democrats Called Out Bush, Reagan on Abuse of Executive Power. Where Are Their Voices Now? November 25, 2014
To the left, the rule of law is arbitrary. It apparently applies to Republicans, not Democrats
Amid Crises, Obama Pushes Out Hagel as Defense Secretary November 24, 2014
Hagel had struggled to articulate the administration’s strategy to counter the rise of the Islamic State
How Travis Crockett Leaned on God and Helping Hands to Lift Himself From Poverty and Mean Streets November 24, 2014
If it weren’t for Jubilee, Travis says, he still would be on the streets.
What You Need to Know About Obama’s Executive Move on Immigration November 21, 2014
The Obama administration intends to begin accepting applications for legal status and work permits this spring