Undermining a Governance Success Story
One of the great success stories of American governance—economic growth paired with environmental progress—has gone largely unnoticed.
President Trump’s War on Environmental Reality
If you don’t collect the data, the problem disappears, right?
E.P.A. Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns
After months of allegations regarding improper use of taxpayer dollars and the use of agency resources and personnel for personal needs, he is finally out.
Potential 2020 Democratic Candidates Rally Around Calls To “Abolish ICE”
The calls to “Abolish ICE” are spreading to potential candidates for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination.
Second Judge Says Trump Illegally Overturned Obama Regulation
Presidents are much more constrained in issuing and rolling back regulations than they or the public think.
Trump Budget Blueprint Would Eliminate 18 Agencies
The president’s skinny budget would eliminate most funding for science and the arts to fund more Defense spending.
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Obama’s Immigration Executive Action
A Federal Judge has dismissed the first lawsuit filed against President Obama’s immigration “executive action.”
Federal Judge Strikes Down Subsidies For Federal Obamacare Exchanges
A legal setback for the Affordable Care Act, but the important arguments on this issue lie in higher courts.
EPA Employees Pooping in Hallway
Apparently, the EPA needs to start environmental cleanup a little closer to home.
Congress Silent on Federal Pay Raise, Thus Allowing One
We federal civil servants are apparently in for a backdoor pay raise.
South Dakota Republican Party Endorses Impeachment Of President Obama
The South Dakota Republican Party has officially endorsed the impeachment of President Obama.
U.S. Carbon Emissions Down Thanks Largely To Natural Gas
Carbon emissions in the U.S. have declined just as use of natural gas in electricity production has increased. That’s no coincidence.
Santorum and Climate Change Theology
Rick Santorum sounds like someone applying for a job in a religious institution, not someone running to be the President of the United States.
Why the Establishment Doesn’t Like Newt Gingrich
The Establishment opposition to the current frontrunner has little to do with his policy ideas.
Rick Perry’s Wrongheaded “Government Reform” Plan
Rick Perry is out with a plan to reform Washington. Mostly, it’s just a bunch of gimmicks.
Rick Perry To Close Three Agencies: Education, Commerce, and Oops!
The theory that Rick Perry is not a complete moron took another serious blow in last night’s debate.
Obama Adminsitration Backtracking On Smog Rules Angers Environmentalists
Environmentalists are upset by President Obama’s decision to abandon stringent new smog regulations, but he made the right decision.
Jon Hunstman Unveils A Tax Plan You Ought To Be Paying Attention To
Jon Huntsman is out with a tax and jobs plan that deserves a lot more attention than it’s likely to get.
Revised Deportation Policy Focuses On Violent Criminals, National Security Threats
Under new policies, deportation efforts will be concentrated on people who pose a threat to society. It’s a sensible policy, so of course it’s being denounced.
The EPA and Mining Jobs
In an op-ed in The Hill titled “Enviro elitists keep America unemployed,” Rick Manning of Americans for Limited Government argues that one factor behind the anemic jobs picture is the onerous regulatory environment.