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:

Why UK Leaving European Union Is Good for America February 22, 2016
In the eyes of millions of Britons, the European Union has grown into an undemocratic and unaccountable federal superstate.
The Rise of Intolerant Liberals February 22, 2016
Their mindset is the very definition of closed-mindedness.
The Green Energy Goal That Is Condemning Many to Prolonged Poverty February 19, 2016
Poverty and energy poverty go hand in hand.
It’s Time to Throw Out Obama’s Spending Levels February 19, 2016
Conservatives in Congress should use this opportunity to show Americans where they are different from the president.
What Will Obama Achieve With His Cuba Visit? February 18, 2016
“There is good reason why no U.S. president since Calvin Coolidge has visited the island," Ana Quintana, a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, said
Obama the Obstructionist (video) February 18, 2016
As we detail in the above video, Obama used to think it was appropriate for senators (including himself) to block judicial nominees
This Government Agency Offends the Constitution and Needs to Be Eliminated February 17, 2016
Fight to Replace Scalia Proves Supreme Court Has Become Too Powerful February 17, 2016
We have increasingly allowed the Supreme Court to decide controversial issues we have been unwilling to solve legislatively.
Lawmakers Say Congress Should Investigate Millionaires Enrolling in Medicaid February 16, 2016
Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., suggested the Obamacare “loophole” should receive further congressional scrutiny
According to Oregon’s Numbers, Here’s What Will Happen If Assisted Suicide Is Legalized February 16, 2016
In 2015, the Oregon Public Health Division reported that 132 people died using physician-assisted suicide, compared to 105 the previous year.
Senate in Turmoil Over Whether Obama Should Fill Scalia’s Seat February 15, 2016
Democrats argue that, with more than 10 months left in office, it’s Obama’s constitutional prerogative to fill the seat even if it is an election year.
Republicans, Obama Already Clashing Over Scalia’s Replacement February 14, 2016
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., fired back a counterstatement: “Failing to fill this vacancy would be a shameful abdication of one of the Senate’s most essential constitutional responsibilities.”
Five Ways To Improve Our Primary Debates February 12, 2016
It is impossible to discuss intelligently a critical issue like immigration, Obamacare, or Syria in 90 seconds.
There’s an Alternative to the Boehner-Obama Budget Deal (and It’ll Save Billions) February 12, 2016
The Boehner-Obama budget-buster passed Congress with only 79 House Republicans voting in its favor
Government Employees Spent Almost $1 Million in Taxpayer Money at Casinos February 11, 2016
Nine hundred transactions, totaling $96,576, were made at “adult entertainment establishments.”
Is Twitter Censoring Non-Politically Correct Viewpoints? February 11, 2016
Another council member is GLAAD, formerly an acronym for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (the organization now goes by just its initials)
Here’s Why Republicans Are Mocking Obama’s Final Budget Proposal February 11, 2016
President Obama's final budget proposal was met with a cool reception in Congress.
Supreme Court Halts Obama’s Aggressive Climate Agenda February 10, 2016
Families will not only feel the pain of higher energy prices directly, but also indirectly through increases in the costs of almost all of the goods and services they buy.
Millionaires Are Qualifying for Medicaid Under Obamacare February 10, 2016
Under new rules for Medicaid eligibility implemented under the Affordable Care Act, those with high net worths but low monthly incomes, such as some who own land, qualify for Medicaid
What Obama Got Wrong in 2017 Budget February 9, 2016
Printed copies of the President's budget are delivered to the Senate Budget Committee hearing room in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Feb. 9
Maine Required Childless Adults to Work to Get Food Stamps. Here’s What Happened February 9, 2016
The number of food stamp recipients has risen dramatically, from 17.2 million in 2000 to 45.8 million in 2015.
The Government Might Outlaw Free TV Binge-Watching on Your Phone February 8, 2016
This controversy underscores the danger that the Federal Communication Commission's rules--which are now under review in federal court—pose for consumers and the growth of the Internet
A Legal Victory for Gun Rights February 8, 2016
Firearm Safety Act
Find Out If Your Lawmaker Voted to End Operation Choke Point February 5, 2016
Lawmakers get one step closer to putting an end to Operation Choke Point.
Judge Makes Government Pay Legal Fees to Store Owner Whose $107,700 Was Seized by the IRS February 4, 2016
Lyndon McLellan had $107,000 seized by the IRS in 2014. Yesterday, a judge ruled the government has to cover the costs of his legal fees and expenses
The New Budget Showdown: Conservatives Want to Disavow Boehner Deal February 4, 2016
Reps. Bill Flores and Jim Jordan, leaders of the conservative Republican Study Committee and House Freedom Caucus respectively, are pushing for lower spending for the 2017 budget
The US Debt Just Exceeded $19 Trillion. Here’s How We Got Here. February 3, 2016
That’s more than $58,000 for each person that lives in the U.S. today (including children).
Another Government-Backed Renewable Energy Giant Is Looking Unstable February 2, 2016
Spain-based renewable energy giant Abengoa is suspending work at six U.S. plants
Obama’s Regulations to Close Gender Wage Gap Will Hurt Your Pay, Workplace Flexibility January 29, 2016
Despite assertions by the Obama administration, there is little evidence from studies to ascertain whether U.S. employees suffer from widespread discrimination in these cases
Tax Treaty Would Authorize the Automatic Sharing of Americans’ Financial Info With Foreign Gov’ts January 29, 2016
If the Senate ratifies the Protocol amending the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, it would result in the U.S. taking part in the automatic exchange of financial information with foreign governments.