“Spending packages” are being wrapped in Washington, D.C. Which should the federal government put under trees this year? How many can our nation afford, and how? ...
From before the Trump presidency through its end, the U.S. Constitution often has been mentioned in the same breath as our 45th president. On this, the anniversary of its signing, we invite you to explore continuing relevance of the Constitution today. ...
Despite Afghanistan, America should not stop trying to provide strong leadership in the world. With the help of our allies, which should include China, we must strive for peace among nations....
It did not take Covid-19 to make Americans realize that health issues are important, or that politics and health overlap. But, let’s just say we know so today more keenly than we ever did before. ...
Terrorism, weather calamities, financial crises, and pandemics have one thing in common—these tragedies often call for national responses. Too often, however, the responses have devolved into partisan politics and advantage-taking. ...
Does everyone know there is an entire department of the federal government whose stated purpose is to assist in labor and employment matters? Perhaps government intervention is not the kind of “help” that business or workers want or need....
With its cumulative budget deficits over the last 25 years, America today is sitting at the base of a very large and growing mountain of debt, with a shovel in our national hands. Let's stop digging....
How high should federal income tax rates be? Only as high as necessary to pay the nation’s bills. The same is true for estate taxes, although there is something more to be said for taxing the estates of wealthy people instead of raising corporate or...
On the South Island of New Zealand, the Franz Josef Glacier is a major destination for tourists. As you approach after a long hike, the glacier begins to appear, way ahead in the distance, wedged in between two mountains. And soon you come to a...
While most cases don’t involve a presidential assassination attempt, and normal crimes can be handled by sheriffs and police officers, some federal, state, and local cooperation on training standards will enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement all around. The feds first must make sure they...
