One important byproduct of the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel, at the hands of Hamas, has been the response from our nation’s universities. I don’t mean “important” in that we should listen to their message and consider it wise, it’s rather important solely because it’s making plain an ideology so rampant in our colleges that even deniers now can’t discount.
Five years ago, The Heartland Institute set out to correct some misperceptions about the hydraulic fracturing process (commonly known as “fracking”) that had gained traction in the opinions of a not-insignificant number of people across the country: It pollutes water! And the air! And causes cancer! And birth defects! And asthma! And earthquakes! All at once!
Currently, next year’s presidential race looks more like 2016’s than 2020’s. Even though it appears likely that President Joe Biden will face off against former President Donald Trump in a rematch, 2024 stands to be more of a rehash — only this time without Hillary.
Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador slammed his critics in the wake of Hurricane Otis, which tore through Mexico’s Pacific coast last week as a Category 5 storm. Obrador took aim at those who he said were exaggerating the destruction caused by the hurricane and suggested they were providing misleading information. The storm last week...
A former industry executive criticized the tentative deal struck between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Ford earlier this week, accusing the labor union of having no regard for automakers. "First of all, this is not like other labor negotiations," Bob Lutz, who has worked for all three of the "Big Three" automakers facing strikes,...
While parts of the Northwest have already weathered their first winter storm this past week, that multi-foot blast of snow was not necessarily a sign of what’s to come this season. With an El Niño climate pattern already firmly in place, the northern portion of the U.S. will likely be basking in warmer-than-average temperatures this...
As second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke to a group of Jewish leaders gathered at the White House in the wake of Hamas’s terrorist attacks on Israel, his voice shook with emotion. Emhoff, who is Jewish, slammed his first on the lectern as he described his outrage over the “mass murder of innocent civilians.” Days later,...
The House GOP's election of Rep. Mike Johnson (La.) as Speaker is likely to give an opening to social conservatives, who plan to press him on bringing anti-abortion and anti-transgender policies up for a vote. But Republicans remain divided on those red-meat issues, and any such floor votes could endanger the swing-district members who voted...
Democrats are seeking to make new Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) a boogeyman going into next year’s general election, citing his conservative voting record in the House. Following Johnson’s election Wednesday, President Biden’s reelection campaign blasted out a fundraising email, calling Johnson “a Trump lackey.” Meanwhile, the House Democratic campaign arm sent messaging guidance, referring to...