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:

Middle East Crumbles Around Obama’s Foreign Policy February 8, 2012
To the east in Iran, the regime’s full-steam-ahead pursuit of nuclear weapons is reaching a crescendo
Obamacare Awakens a Sleeping Giant February 7, 2012
Congress should act now by repealing Obamacare and restoring the religious liberty that is so central to our way of life.
On Reagan’s Birthday, His Legacy Lives On February 6, 2012
The circumstances that Reagan faced are not unlike those that America sees today.
Job Growth Should Be Stronger February 3, 2012
Though today’s job growth numbers are good news, it’s the equivalent of winning a foot race with a cinder block strapped to your leg.
Obamacare’s Latest Victim Is Religious Freedom February 2, 2012
As shocking as the Obama Administration’s action is, it should not come as a surprise.
Federal Workers Overpaid, and CBO Agrees February 1, 2012
It’s time for the critics on the left to recognize this truth and get on board with reality.
A Higher Education Revolution January 31, 2012
The federal government should help families save for their children’s futures while also stepping back to allow the higher education revolution to unfold.
Right-to-Work Heads to Indiana January 30, 2012
In states where employees are still forced to pay union dues, governments ought to give their employees the right to work without fear of big labor reprisal.
A Slashed and Burned Military January 27, 2012
America’s enemies are watching
Mitt Romney’s Taxes and True Reform January 26, 2012
Are four levels of taxation, topping out at 50 percent “fair” enough for the left?
Obama’s State of Omission January 25, 2012
It’s troubling to see that the president plans to continue on the progressive course he has set for the country.
State of Dysfunction January 24, 2012
This sort of progressivism has its roots in 100 years of history and 100 years of failure.
Celebrating School Choice Week January 23, 2012
The groundswell of support comes after a year of significant strides in the school choice movement.
Obama’s Magic Kingdom of Joblessness January 20, 2012
Gas prices are at a record high for January and are 28.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
On the Road for America’s Future January 19, 2012
As our bus crosses thousands of miles, from east to west and north to south, we will bring our innovative ideas to an America in search of answers.
An Internet Blackout Over SOPA and PIPA January 18, 2012
Setting aside the burden the laws would impose on the freedom of speech and innovation, they don’t even make practical sense.
South Carolinians Have a Right to Work January 17, 2012
Not surprisingly, other states are looking to follow in South Carolina’s footsteps.
Life-Changing Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 16, 2012
These men are rebuilding civil society, demonstrating the concern and care for individuals at a personal level that is most effective in transforming behavior and meeting people’s needs.
So, You Think You’re Free? January 13, 2012
Americans have been feeling the effects of the exploding government and resulting reduction in economic freedom.
Guantanamo, Ten Years Later January 12, 2012
Protesters overlook Guantanamo’s value in protecting our homeland and preventing terrorist attacks before they occur.
The Real ‘Iron Lady’ January 11, 2012
The real Lady Thatcher, patron of The Heritage Foundation, has a record that stands on its own
Obama’s Arrogant Authoritarianism January 10, 2012
For what, exactly, can’t the President wait? Quite simply, constitutional republicanism — the system of checks and balances integral to American government and political freedom.
Can America Defend Itself? January 9, 2012
“It is completely unreasonable for the White House to argue the world has changed so much that we can just do all this with less.”
Beneath Growth, a Sea of Poison January 6, 2012
In short, America is witnessing President Obama put his Big Labor allies before workers, all in the guise of taking action on behalf of the American people.
Obama’s Tyrannical Abuse of Power January 5, 2012
Apart from Cordray, the President also plans to make three appointments to the National Labor Relations Board without Senate approval
Voter ID Prevents Election Fraud January 4, 2012
"It’s not surprising that 70 percent of likely U.S. voters believe that voters “should be required to show photo identification such as a driver’s license before being allowed to cast their ballot,”
What Will America Decide in 2012? January 3, 2012
The best direction for America’s government and policy in 2012 and beyond; Let the debate of ideas begin.
New Year’s Resolutions for Conservatives January 2, 2012
Equality is the first self-evident truth proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and ours is a country “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
War Games, An Energy Crisis, and the Iranian Threat December 30, 2011
At the time this war game analysis was conducted, the scholars described why a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz would be such a significant threat.
A Bad Year for Obama’s Green Dream December 29, 2011
Central to the story is solar energy company Solyndra, which received a $535 million taxpayer-funded loan guarantee.