Opinion
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Walter E. Williams: A Birthday Appreciation
Opinion -Editorial -83 years ago, one of the most forceful and thoughtful defenders of a free society was born. -
‘Strong Economic Performance’ Continues, Council of Economic Advisers Reports
Opinion -budget-tax-news -Tax Cuts Boost the Growth Rate of the U.S. Economy -
FERC Streamlines LNG Export Process, Approves New Louisiana Terminal
Opinion -environment-climate-news -The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved its first new liquefied natural gas terminal in two years. -
Hawaii Swamped by Carbon-Dioxide Tax Bills
Opinion -environment-climate-news -Multiple carbon-dioxide tax bills are under consideration in the current session of the Hawaii State Legislature. -
More, More, More
Opinion -Editorial -For the American Federation of Teachers, too much education spending is never enough. -
Do Amtrak and Airport Subsidies Make America Richer?
Opinion -Editorial -Before we look at the easy-to-see benefits and conclude that subsidies are good for economic development, we need to make sure we're counting all the costs. -
Locals Opposition Squelched New York’s Offer to Amazon, but Other Subsidies Remain
Opinion -budget-tax-news -New York State spends a lot on business development incentives -
On 20th Columbine Anniversary: Allow Parents to Choose Safer Schools
Opinion -school-reform-news, budget-tax-news -Child Safety Accounts would allow parents to move their children to a safer school. -
McConnell Calls Green New Deal Bluff, Resolution Is Defeated
Opinion -Editorial, Legacy Climate Change Weekly -Climate Change Weekly #319 -
Texas Breaks Crude Oil Production Record
Opinion -environment-climate-news -Texas produced 1.54 billion barrels of crude oil in 2018, breaking the previous record of 1.28 billion barrels set in 1973, a new report states. -
Green New Deal – Boldest Tactic Yet to Advance U.N. Agenda 21
Opinion -Editorial -Most people in America don't even realize that tentacles of a dangerous United Nations program are being enacted in our nation's cities and certainly our country, with the full cooperation of those in our highest positions of authority. -
Is it Time to Pull the Plug on Amtrak?
Opinion -Editorial -It's time to pull the plug on Amtrak--or at least the taxpayer subsidies that prop it up. -
How Do Bankers Create Value?
Opinion -Editorial -Bankers are economic vampires who take, take, take, and give nothing in return. -
State Minimum Wage Is Causing New York City Restaurant Workers to Lose Jobs
Opinion -budget-tax-news -The minimum wage in New York City rose to $15 an hour on January 1, 2019 -
Facts and Data Prevail at House Hearing on Oceans and Climate Change
Opinion -environment-climate-news -The U.S. House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife held a hearing on ocean health and climate change, moderated by Subcommittee Chair Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Ranking Member Tom McClintock (R-CA). -
Parents With Pitchforks and Torches
Opinion -Editorial -The radical sexual agenda in California and elsewhere has mothers and fathers furious, and ready to act. -
Minnesota Governor Proposes Big Gas Tax Hike
Opinion -budget-tax-news -Gov. Tim Walz is calling for a nearly 70 percent increase in the state’s tax on gasoline -
The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind
Opinion -Editorial -If we switched all our electric generation to wind energy, how much brighter would our future be? -
Court Rules California’s Carbon-Dioxide Emissions Mandate Constitutional
Opinion -environment-climate-news -The Federal Appeals Court dismissed a challenge brought by industry groups to the constitutionality of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), requiring fuel producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of their products. -
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to Mountain Valley Pipeline Approval
Opinion -environment-climate-news -The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed all 16 challenges environmental activist groups had filed against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. -
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to Senate’s Unanimous Rejection of Green New Deal
Opinion -Press Release -The Green New Deal is such horrendous policy proposal that not a single senator would go on record supporting it – not even the Green New Deal’s Democrat sponsors.” - James Taylor -
Arrogantly Fleecing Taxpayers
Opinion -Editorial -The teachers union is coming after more of your money. -
Nebraska Considers Massive Alcoholic-Beverage Tax Increases
Opinion -budget-tax-news -The Nebraska Legislature is considering huge increases in excises tax on beer, wine, and spirits -
Chartercide in California
Opinion -Editorial -California’s teachers unions, a compliant legislature and an anti-choice governor do not bode well for the state’s charter schools.