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:

Stop Meeting with the U.N. on Climate Change December 10, 2012
For far too long, the U.S. has played on the United Nations’ terms on climate change
Jim DeMint to Lead the Battle of Ideas December 7, 2012
Businesses Cutting Hours, Bracing for Costs of Obamacare December 6, 2012
The future of health insurance will be taxpayers footing the bill
Obama Wants Power to Raise Debt Limit By Himself, Anytime December 5, 2012
Just a few short years ago, Obama said, “This rising debt is a hidden domestic enemy”
House Republicans Cave on Tax Increases and Punt Entitlements December 4, 2012
This is precisely the time for laying out bold reforms, showing the nation the principles, vision and policies conservatives share to dig out of this budget mess
What IS the Fiscal Cliff? December 3, 2012
Raising taxes on upper-income earners would be devastating to the economy
Six Fixes to America’s Fiscal Crisis November 30, 2012
Elected officials in Washington keep enacting short-term patches to keep the government running, which is not a real solution
The Danger of International Internet Regulation November 29, 2012
“Fear is a great driver, and people like to regulate what they fear.”
Disabilities Treaty Just Another U.N. Power Grab November 28, 2012
For starters, the treaty doesn’t even define disabilities, but says that “disability is an evolving concept.”
4 Reasons Warren Buffett Is Wrong on Tax Hikes November 27, 2012
Warren Buffet vs. the facts
Egypt’s President Moves Toward Dictatorship November 26, 2012
Cozying up to China, improving relations with Iran, and violating its peace treaty with Israel
Reasons for Conservatives to Be Thankful November 23, 2012
This Thanksgiving, instead of replaying our disappointments, let’s focus on the great things about our exceptional nation
Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation November 22, 2012
Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plow, the shuttle, or the ship
Should We Pay Government Employees More? November 21, 2012
Government unions worked hard to re-elect President Obama, and now they’re expecting a payout at the expense of taxpayers
Can Hostess Save the Twinkies from the Union? November 20, 2012
Hostess is just the latest in the upward trend of labor strikes
The Escalating Conflict Between Hamas and Israel November 19, 2012
Obama's public statement will only strengthen Hamas’s determination to continue its rocket terrorism and reap the propaganda benefits from Israeli retaliatory air strikes
The Fiscal Cliff and Beyond November 16, 2012
Right now, this measure of the debt stands at 73 percent of gross domestic product (GDP)—in other words, 73 percent of the American economy
Benghazi Hearings Begin on Capitol Hill November 15, 2012
Former CIA Director David Petraeus, who resigned last Friday citing an extramarital affair, will testify tomorrow at a closed-door hearing
Do You Trust the Government with Your Computer? November 14, 2012
The idea of the federal government trying to be on the cutting edge of technological security is pretty laughable
The Threats of a Lame Duck Congress November 13, 2012
Debt ceiling
Hear a Veteran’s Story November 12, 2012
Major Ben Richards
What Does the Election Mean for Obamacare? November 9, 2012
Public opinion has not changed. Exit polls show that more Americans still want the law repealed in full or in part
The President’s Top 5 Immediate Problems November 8, 2012
So far, the President hasn’t achieved his tax hike goal.
Now Is a Time for Commitment November 7, 2012
Now is the time to stand up and declare we will continue to fight against big government and for freedom
Today Is Your Day—Vote, America November 6, 2012
God bless the United States of America and its people. Now, go vote.
The Next President and the Supreme Court November 5, 2012
Sadly, too few judges today understand their proper role
Unemployment Rate Inches Back Up November 2, 2012
The Administration is playing some more overt games with the economy, holding new regulations and even layoff notices until later in the year.
Administration Ignores Law, Delays Exposing New Regulations November 1, 2012
Notice of upcoming regulatory actions is an essential tool of government transparency and accountability
The Specter of Taxmageddon Rises October 31, 2012
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has forecasted another recession in the coming year
Sandy Slams East Coast October 30, 2012
The Salvation Army has already deployed dozens of mobile feeding units in seven states to serve thousands of meals