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:

Responding to Newtown January 18, 2013
The Second Amendment is a safeguard for liberty and security
Obama’s Religious Freedom Proclamation January 17, 2013
Americans are battling at the state level as well
Don’t Raise Debt Ceiling Without Balancing the Budget January 16, 2013
Would you give your spendthrift teenager a higher limit on his credit card if he did not have a plan to live within his means?
“Default” Is a Red Herring in Debt Ceiling Debate January 15, 2013
Facts have been slim in the President’s rhetoric on the debt ceiling
When the Government Fails Completely January 14, 2013
Head Start
What Are the 13 Tax Increases in 2013? January 13, 2013
President Obama demanded these higher taxes
Chinese Investment in the U.S. Shatters Records January 11, 2013
Chinese investment in the U.S. is no reason to get nervous
See America’s Ranking in the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom January 10, 2013
The U.S. declined from being a “free” economy to “mostly free.” This year, it ranks 10th in the world
Defying the Obama Administration on Religious Liberty January 9, 2013
Obamacare’s double whammy
Thirteen Tax Increases in 2013 January 8, 2013
President Obama demanded these higher taxes
The Slow Dismantling of Obamacare January 7, 2013
The medical device tax started making some Senators uneasy before it was scheduled to begin
Will the Senate Minority Be Silenced? January 4, 2013
Reid wants to change longstanding Senate rules so that a simple majority of 51 Senators could end any debate
Uproar Over Bloated Sandy Aid Package January 3, 2013
Exploiting disaster victims
Taxes to Rise on Most American Workers January 2, 2013
The higher tax rates will hit small businesses and investors—which is grim news for a country in need of new jobs
Tax Hikes to Start the New Year January 1, 2013
Meanwhile, the United States also ran up against the debt ceiling yesterday
Are We Helping Poor Americans? December 31, 2012
Our objective is to help more Americans escape poverty by promoting work, marriage, civil society, and welfare-spending restraints
The 10 Worst Regulations of 2012 December 28, 2012
As busy as regulators were in 2012, do not look for them to slow down in the new year.
Ten Facts on the Fiscal Cliff, Debt, and Spending December 27, 2012
More than 40 percent of Americans are on some government program
Obama’s Cap-and-Trade Scheme for Cars December 26, 2012
The new CAFE standard requires American families to bear all the costs the regulation imposes, while allowing special interests receive all the benefits
A Christmas Message from Jim DeMint December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season
’Twas the Night Before Cliff-mas December 24, 2012
“We need to end this uncertainty, if we are to stay strong
Conservatives Stand Their Ground December 21, 2012
The fiscal cliff will affect all American taxpayers, with an average increase of more than $4,100 in taxes
U.S. House Recesses, Doesn’t Vote on Plan B Tax Increase December 20, 2012
Would have allowed tax rates to increase on some Americans and small businesses
What’s at Stake in the Democratic Republic of Congo December 19, 2012
Kabila’s government has used violence, corruption, and cronyism to maintain power
GOP Leaders Capitulate on Core Conservative Principles December 18, 2012
Kicking the can is not the preferable outcome. But, sadly, it is better than the only available alternatives
Rebuilding Communities December 17, 2012
Using a legitimate disaster funding request as an opportunity for piling on all kinds of unrelated money
What Will the Fiscal Cliff Deal Look Like? December 14, 2012
To hide the true cost of budget deals, leaders in Washington get away with things that we could never do in our household budgets.
Deadline for States to Claim Their Role in Obamacare December 13, 2012
After the Supreme Court ruled that the Medicaid expansion would have to be optional, it threw a wrench into the Administration’s plan
North Korea Threatens with Successful Missile Launch December 12, 2012
North Korea’s aggression should drive home the necessity of robust missile defense systems for the U.S. and South Korea
Unions Losing in Their Last Stronghold December 11, 2012
Right-to-work would let Michigan’s workers keep that $100 million for themselves and their families