The Economic Value of Marriage

In honor of National Marriage Week, consider this question: Does marriage impact the economic wellbeing of societies? One of the most important answers to the solution of poverty lies not in government programs, but in the institution of marriage. For the past 50 years our country has been losing the war against poverty. More than […]

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5 Ways To Improve Our Primary Debates

The fundamental problem with the 2016 primary “debates” among presidential candidates (especially Republicans) is that they are not debates—they are news conferences sanctioned by the Republican National Committee or the Democratic National Committee. As long as the TV and cable networks and other news organizations are in charge, we are going to have “gotcha” questions, arbitrary […]

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Homeland Security Starts Overseas

The American people are concerned. Worries surround the Visa Waiver Program, the refugee and migrant crisis in Europe, and the ever increasing number of domestic terror plots. A recent Gallup poll lists terrorism as the number one concern of Americans. While most Americans want to see more homeland security protections, it is critical they understand […]

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Why Congress Should Care About Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican legislators and lobbyists have flooded Capitol Hill this year asking Congress to intervene on the debt-ridden island’s behalf. Sadly, the bailouts and bankruptcy law changes that Puerto Rico’s lobbyists seek would benefit Puerto Rico’s government without creating jobs or wage growth for most Puerto Ricans. Although most Congressmen were not elected with Puerto […]

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Tunisia’s Woes as ISIS Looms: It’s About Dignity

AMMAN, Jordan—The Islamic State, gaining operating territory in North Africa, has made clear its intentions of destabilizing the nascent democracy in Tunisia. Hoping this sun-drenched Mediterranean nation remains a democratic success story for the region is not enough to ensure the country succeeds in this post-revolution period. Keenly aware of a growing sentiment of disappointment […]

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USSA: Obama’s Mandatory Depresssion Screening Of All Americans

Submitted by Ron Paul via The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity, The United States Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended mandatory depression screening for all Americans. The task force wants to force health insurance companies to pay for the screening. Basic economics, as well as the Obamacare disaster, should have shown this task […]

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GOP-Controlled Senate Is About to Approve Another Obama Judge

Though President Barack Obama’s time in office is drawing to a close, the Senate pipeline for judicial nominees remains open. On Monday, the Senate will consider Rebecca Ebinger for a lifetime judicial appointment as a district judge in Iowa. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, has advocated for Ebinger and negotiated a deal for […]

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NFL’s Score With Faith-Driven Consumers Isn’t So Super, This Index Says

On the cusp of Super Bowl 50, one consumer index says the National Football League falls short in welcoming Americans who make their choices “through the lens of their biblical worldview.” The NFL scored only 24 out of 100 points on the Faith Equality Index prepared by Faith Driven Consumer, a Christian organization that provides resources for faith-conscious Americans. Chris […]

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