New Biography Punctures The Myths Surrounding Barack Obama
David Garrow’s new bio, ‘Rising Star,’ provides extensive—and controversial—new details about the formative years of Barack Obama.
Congressional Democrats Defend Obamacare At Their Own Peril
In their efforts to keep the Affordable Care Act alive, congressional Democrats don’t seem to notice that they’re giving ever more power to the executive.
Congress Needs To Take Back Its War Powers From The President
Following 9/11, Congress allowed the president to use troops to combat terrorism. They couldn’t have imagined the consequences.
Democrats Have Lost On Climate Change, And It’s Their Own Fault
Why do Democrats keep losing on climate change? This is what happens when science is hijacked in pursuit of ideologically driven economic policies.
Why The Paris Climate Agreement Is Completely Meaningless No Matter What We Do
Both President Obama’s signing of the Paris climate agreement and President Trump’s withdrawal from it are quantitatively trivial, but politically symbolic.
There Is No Political Tribe That Deserves Your Loyalty
If you are apprehensive about creeping ‘authoritarianism’ in Washington, then rigid group-thinking just isn’t feasible anymore.
Let’s Give The Platitudes Surrounding Terrorism A Rest
It’s not the job of Western leaders to define what Islam is or isn’t. It’s their job to talk honestly about what’s happening.
The Constitution Is Foolproof, But It Isn’t Damned Fool Proof
President Trump clearly lacks elementary prudence or self-discipline. But the voters chose him, and the Constitution doesn’t give us any way around them.
You Want Checks And Balances? Stop Ignoring The Constitution When You’re In Power
While there is plenty of hypocrisy to go around, Democrats’ newfound adoration for separation of powers simply isn’t credible.
Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment
Donald Trump’s executive order on religious liberty does little, and what little it does can be easily overturned.
Trump’s Tweets Don’t Excuse Media Ignoring Obama Surveillance Story
The media need to separate anger over Trump’s unfounded wiretap tweets from legitimate questions about Obama administration surveillance.
My Dear David Brooks: Federal Incompetence Began Long Before Trump
Imagine if we had less competent leadership than Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama when ISIS rose from JV team to NBA Champions. Where would we be today?
Our 100-Day Obsession Only Makes The Presidency More Powerful
For all his condemnations of Obama’s energetic presidency, Trump feels pressured to be just as energetic, or more so, in the first 100 days of his own.
Obama’s Iran Deal Was Much Worse Than We Suspected
Barack Obama didn’t just undermine our allies with the Iran deal—he undermined his own Justice Department’s 30-year counterproliferation efforts.
It’s Time For The Left To Stop Imposing Its Morality On Everyone
Yes, of course giving is good. But responsible adults don’t run their lives, households, or businesses on that premise alone. Nor should our government.
Obamacare May Increase Doctor Visits, But It Isn’t Making Anyone Healthier
Meanwhile, Obamacare prevents needy patients from getting help.
Trump Is Right. Our Enemies Don’t Need Forecasts Of U.S. Troop Movements
During the Obama era, our military maneuvers were transparent to a fault. We need the element of surprise when conducting operations overseas.
Media Once Again Proves They Care More About Obamacare Than The Constitution
When Trump makes empty threats against the press, the media are in outrage. When a federal judge rules that Obama violated the Constitution, they ignore it.
So Far, U.S. Leaders Are Pursuing A Multiple-Choice Strategy In Syria
America has launched air strikes against the Syrian regime, but do we have a strategy yet for Syria? Or do we have too many?
So You Want To Go To War In Syria To Depose Assad. Can You Answer These 14 Questions First?
Chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime in Syria have amplified calls for military intervention there. We need some key questions answered first.
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