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  • Commentary posted May 6, 2013 by Matthew Spalding, Ph.D., Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D. Opportunity Conservatism

    A robust debate is under way about the future of conservatism, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned from the 2012 election and current trends in American politics. Unfortunately, the conversation so far has largely consisted of calls for modifying basic conservative positions, especially on social policy, and for targeting government spending and programs to…

  • Commentary posted April 5, 2013 by Lee Edwards, Ph.D. Roaring Along Conservatism's Rocky Road

    Political wise guys would have you believe that conservatives these days have but two options: either assisted living in a senior community or a bed in a hospice. We are headed for the ash heap of history, where we will be buried without honors — a footnote, at best, to 20th-century politics. At least that’s what William F. Buckley Jr. biographer Sam Tanenhaus (“The…

  • Issue Brief posted March 8, 2013 by Matthew Spalding, Ph.D. A Defining Moment for Marriage and Self-Government

    What was once an important debate over the legal status of marriage has emerged as a critical national issue, the resolution of which will shape the future of our society and the course of constitutional government in the United States. Family is and will always remain the building block of civil society, and marriage is at the heart of the family. Redefining marriage…

  • Heritage in Focus: Presidents' Day - Fit for a Founder Audio Recorded on February 22, 2013 Heritage in Focus: Presidents' Day - Fit for a Founder

    Research Associate Julia Shaw discusses the myths surrounding Presidents Day and George Washington's birthday and highlights author Amity Shlaes' recent visit to The Heritage Foundation to discuss her latest book, 'Coolidge', on this week's Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on…

  • Makers of American Political Thought Series posted February 20, 2013 by Joseph Postell, Ph.D. Calvin Coolidge: Forefather of Our Conservatism

    Calvin Coolidge is the only President in American history born on the Fourth of July. It is appropriate that he bears this distinction, since Coolidge—more so than any other President of the 20th century—embodied a dedication to the principles that the Founders fought to establish in the American Revolution. In addition, he lived at a time when these principles came under…

  • Commentary posted February 13, 2013 by Michael Franc, Matthew Spalding, Ph.D. Obama Takes a Liberal Turn

    There was a time when President Obama felt the need to hide behind Ronald Reagan's view of the proper role of government. "I've never believed," he said repeatedly on the campaign trail in 2010, "that government has all the answers to our problems." Nor is it the government's role "to create jobs or prosperity." Rather, it is "the drive and ingenuity of our entrepreneurs"…

  • Issue Brief posted January 17, 2013 by Matthew Spalding, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Immigration Reform Needs Problem-Solving Approach, Not Comprehensive Legislation

    In his upcoming State of the Union Address, President Obama will very likely address our nation’s broken immigration system. Unfortunately, the President is expected to call for “comprehensive” immigration reform legislation. This very same approach has failed to garner support in Congress time and time again, and is likely only to foster greater division. We invite the…

  • Backgrounder posted December 20, 2012 by Marion Smith Sequester Decision Time: Global Leader or Regional Hegemon?

    Abstract: The most important goal of the American military is to defend the people of the United States and their interests. The U.S. must remain committed to providing for the common defense, protecting the freedom of American commerce, and seeking peaceful relations with other nations. To do this, America must renew its material investments in armaments and strategic…

  • Makers of American Political Thought Series posted December 18, 2012 by Lee Edwards, Ph.D. William F. Buckley Jr.: Conservative Icon

    William F. Buckley Jr. was the renaissance man of modern American conservatism. He was the founder and editor in chief of National Review, a syndicated columnist, the host of Firing Line (TV’s longest-running weekly public-affairs program), the author of more than 50 books, and a college lecturer for nearly five decades. His mighty stream of words is almost surely…

  • Special Report posted December 14, 2012 by Joseph Postell, Ph.D. From Administrative State to Constitutional Government

    Introduction Part 1: What Is the Administrative State? Part 2: The Problem of the Administrative State Part 3: The Alternative—Constitutional Government Part 4: What Can Be Done? Conclusion Abstract: The administrative state is an assault on constitutional principles—government by consent, the separation of powers, and the rights of…

  • Heritage in Focus: Sen. DeMint Leaves Senate to Head Heritage Audio Recorded on December 14, 2012 Heritage in Focus: Sen. DeMint Leaves Senate to Head Heritage

    Heritage Distinguished Fellow Dr. Lee Edwards discusses Senator Jim DeMint's decision to step down from Congress and head The Heritage Foundation in April 2013 after Dr. Ed Feulner, President and founding Board member, steps down. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes.…

  • Commentary posted November 5, 2012 by Julia Shaw Electoral College Imperfect but Preserves Federalism Best

    Abigael Evans should be happy. She's the four-year-old who's so sick of the election that she cried. Her tears went viral. It should all be over soon, although we'll have to wait a bit for the official tabulation of the Electoral College. Here's how it works: Each state has a number of electoral votes equal to its number of representatives plus two senators.…

  • Play Movie Delineating the Hofstra Debate - Lee Edwards on Bloomberg Video Recorded on October 17, 2012 Delineating the Hofstra Debate - Lee Edwards on Bloomberg

    Dr. Lee Edwards, Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought, discusses the second Presidential debate at Hofstra University on Bloomberg's 'Bottom Line'.…

  • Commentary posted October 11, 2012 by Julia Shaw Does the Vice President Matter?

    It's clear that Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan want the No. 2 job. But why? After all, the vice presidency hasn't always been a coveted office. At the dawn of the republic, it was a constitutional consolation prize: the vice president was the person who finished second in the Electoral College. Few of the 47 vice presidents in American history are…

  • Commentary posted October 10, 2012 by David Azerrad Political Justice: Equality of Opportunity not Sameness of Opportunity

    “The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty,” Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “and the American people, just now, are much in want of one. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing.” The same could be said today about “equality of opportunity.” This seemingly straightforward idea—one of the most…

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