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A Glimpse into the Culture of Death
The “animating principle behind the abortion industry and its flagship (and taxpayer-supported) organization” is utter indifference to the violent taking of human life.
Commentary, July 20, 2015 -
Go to the Moon and Mars, Not to an Asteroid
The only scientist and last man to land on the moon argues that we shouldn’t allow China “to take over the exploration of the moon from the United States and the free world” and thus cede “America’s hard-won position as the world’s leading space-faring nation.”
Heartland Institute, January 7, 2012 -
Lost in Space
From 1961 to 2011, the United States was able to send astronauts into space but can only do so now under foreign command—and it’s time to revive our manned-spaceflight program.
Washington Examiner, July 13, 2015 -
House GOP Promotes Obama’s Crippling of Criminal Justice
Republicans should be cautious about joining the Obama administration’s efforts to “reform” the criminal justice system, as the administration seems more focused on rolling back proven crime-reduction policies than in protecting American citizens.
Conservative Review, July 16, 2015 -
Putting Women in Combat Is an Even Worse Idea Than You’d Think
The ideologically motivated effort to move our female service members into combat roles is putting “politics before the lives of our young women and men,” despite the clear and persuasive reality-based evidence that argues against it.
National Review, July 15, 2015 -
Losing the War with Iran
President Obama’s deal-at-all-costs agreement would give Iran $140 billion (with which it would fund terrorism and other activities), make it hard to reintroduce sanctions, increase the prestige of Iran’s dictatorship, and accelerate Iran’s nuclear program, while giving the U.S. nothing of note in return.
Washington Times, July 13, 2015 -
Press Corps Confusion: Obamacare Is ‘Dismal’ for Democrats, Yet Repeal Is ‘Untenable’
The press corps is advancing—and many Republican officeholders are buying—the false notion that Obamacare is both politically toxic and politically bulletproof, a claim that seems rather contradictory on its face.
The Weekly Standard, July 9, 2015 -
Obamacare’s Fruit: Insurers Merge, Premiums Rise
As the experience of Obamacare highlights, big government doesn’t lead to success for the little guy or small business—it leads to bigger businesses, fewer choices, and greater consolidation of power in the hands of the few.
Washington Examiner, July 6, 2015 -
New Data: Illegal Immigrants Are Major Contributors to Drug Crimes
According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, illegal immigrants were responsible for almost three-eighths (37 percent) of all federal sentences in 2014 and almost three-quarters (74 percent) of all federal drug sentences, up from 56 percent in 2013.
Washington Examiner, July 8, 2015 -
Making Congress Responsible
Four reforms would help Congress “break and control the violence of faction”: ban committee chairs from taking money from donors with business before the committee; ban former members from lobbying; have Congress provide more of its own information; and have the House Rules Committee stop logrolls.
National Affairs, Spring 2015 -
The War on the Military Culture
Almost nothing has changed in the 18 years since the author observed that the ’60s generation’s assault has hurt our armed forces’ morale, order, and discipline—and it’s still time for military leaders and Congress to initiate honest reviews of where sexual mixing is undermining fairness, cohesion, and effectiveness.
The Weekly Standard, January 20, 1997 -
Use Reconciliation to Oppose Obamacare—But Do It Carefully
There are two good ways for Republicans to use reconciliation to advance the cause of repeal—use it to pass a bill to repeal the despised individual mandate, or use it to pass a bill to repeal as much of Obamacare as possible.
National Review, July 16, 2015 -
Obama’s Coming Epidemic of Drugs
After inheriting a nation with drug use in steep decline, the Obama administration’s combination of neglect and unfulfilled promises related to drug control, treatment, and prevention has brought “devastating results.”
Washington Times, June 22, 2015 -
Obamacare Takes Center Stage
With King v. Burwell behind us, Obamacare is poised to become the main issue in the 2016 election.
The Weekly Standard, June 30, 2015 -
The Three Republican Camps after King v. Burwell
After King v. Burwell, Republicans will divide into the “Fix-It Caucus,” the “Replacement Caucus,” and the “Repeal-Only Caucus,” with the first and third being guaranteed losers (the first by design) and the second being a winner—which means it’s time for GOP presidential candidates to unveil their Obamacare alternatives.
National Review, June 30, 2015