Israeli Government Video Irks Palestinians (Watch It Here)
Congratulations to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon for taking the initiative in the vital battleground of social media. [youtube XGYxLWUKwWo nolink] Ayalon’s YouTube video “The Truth About the West Bank” is evidently considered to be such a threat to the distorted Palestinian historical narrative that Saeb Erekat (who […]
Report: Iraq More Dangerous, Iran Suspect
Iraq is more dangerous than it was one year ago, a senior United States official has revealed. The official, U.S. special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction Stuart Bowen, accused the military of attempting to hide the issue. Iraq remains an extraordinarily dangerous place to work. It is less safe, in my judgment, than 12 months […]
Cost Shifting on the Increase under Obamacare
In a recent article in Health Affairs, health economist James Robinson reveals that in areas where hospitals consolidate and enjoy a larger market share, providers are more likely to charge higher prices, as low competition gives them a monopoly in delivering patient care in the region. The lack of competition allows hospitals and other […]
President’s Debt Ceiling Agreement A Raw Deal for National Security
This week, President Obama celebrates both a birthday and (maybe) a budget deal. The second looks to hardly to be a cause for celebration. Obama has worked hard to ensure a deal that leaves open the prospects for deep defense cuts. As the debate has progressed, the President’s antipathy toward national security has become more […]
Muslims Stock up on Ramadan Supplies
Muslims stock up on their Ramadan supplies. Islam’s holiest month is right around the corner. Syria this year is hosting the opening ceremony for the “Religion of Peace”. Today Syrian forces launched a fierce assault on eve of Ramadan; scores are killed marking the start of Islamic Ramadan.
Chart of the Week: Federal Spending Per Household Is Skyrocketing
With the United States engaged in a debate over debt, the common consensus among Americans is that spending needs to be reduced. A recent poll commissioned by Generation Opportunity and the polling company, inc./WomanTrend found this was especially true among young Americans who are self-identified independents. They believe less federal spending and less government interference […]
Members of Congress Earn Big Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Congress’ job approval ratings have sunk to around 20 percent, while their disapproval is up to an average of 73.4 percent. Yet for all of America’s dissatisfaction—and Congress’ failure to combat the nation’s fiscal crisis—Members of Congress are earning salaries and fringe benefits that far exceed those of the average American, according to a new […]
Tension Rise as Radical Islamists Dominate Egypt
Tens of thousands of Egyptians poured into Tahrir Square on Friday for a day that had been billed as one of unified protest against the interim military government. But the turnout was lopsided, dominated by members of religious movements, ranging from the most conservative, the Salafists, to the relatively more radicalized Muslim Brotherhood. According to […]
4 Recent Scientific Blows to the Global Warming Theory
(Activist Post) The science behind the anthropogenic global warming theory appears to be falling apart with each new scientific study. Global warming, now often referred to as “climate change,” is still reported as fact in every establishment publication despite increasing evidence to the contrary. It’s difficult to argue that the climate is not shifting in […]
Heritage Libertad Radio: Debt Negotiations, La Raza and School Choice
Be sure to tune in to Heritage Libertad Radio this Sunday at Noon ET, here. The first 30 minutes is in Spanish, covering President Obama’s speech to La Raza, answering Heritage member questions on air, and discussing the latest with the debt negotiations. The second 30 minutes is in English, also covering the President’s speech […]
Scribecast: Sen. Mike Lee on the Need for a Balanced Budget Amendment
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is a man on a mission. The freshman senator came to Washington after defeating an incumbent Republican, angering some in the GOP establishment but exciting Tea Party activists for his desire to end Washington’s reckless spending. He hasn’t disappointed. Lee wasted little time crusading for a Balanced Budget Amendment, bringing together […]
