Tag: Commentary

The problems plaguing Flint's decaying underground iron and lead water pipes can be found throughout the U.S. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio File)

Energy and Environment

Avoiding the road to Flint

Bonner Cohen · June 15, 2016 4:04 am

One thing breathing eternal life into government programs is "unauthorized appropriations" — spending that Congress makes available for programs that have lapsed in their authorization. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congress should rein in unauthorized appropriations

Christine Harbin · June 15, 2016 4:03 am

Perhaps Obama is unaware of what it has done in his name, but his administration has broken his promise of transparency. (AP Photo)

Congress pushes Obama to keep transparency promise

Washington Examiner · June 15, 2016 4:01 am

‘NeverTrump’ movement should shift focus to Senate

Lisa Boothe · June 15, 2016 12:38 am

"Many thanks to the Khan family for your sacrifice, we stand with you," tweets Clinton campaign spokeswoman. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump and Clinton have the same disdain for freedom — just different freedoms

Timothy P. Carney · June 14, 2016 9:52 pm

Teacher retirement costs are now 11 percent of their total compensation. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Beltway Confidential

Guess how expensive teacher retirement costs are

Jason Russell · June 14, 2016 8:21 pm

Beltway Confidential

Did the Orlando tragedy change Obama at all?

Jason Russell · June 14, 2016 6:14 pm

We all want a surgeon who has received some sort of certification that she is competent to practice medicine. But oftentimes, occupational licensing is merely a way for established businesses or industries to use the power of the government to reduce competition. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

End crony capitalism to end global poverty

Joe Carter · June 14, 2016 4:04 am

The Obama administration is trying to negotiate with what it deems "moderate" factions of the Taliban. (AP Photos/Allauddin Khan, File)

Negotiating with the Taliban, again

A.J. Caschetta · June 14, 2016 4:02 am

Conservatives should remember many liberals are thoughtful, nuanced voters, despite the classic joke that any liberal over 35 doesn't have a brain. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Nothing but respect for Sanders voters

Jason Russell · June 14, 2016 4:01 am

It’s ‘Islamic terrorism,’ Mr President. You need to say it

Washington Examiner · June 14, 2016 4:01 am

"Access to condoms for the entire high-school-aged population in a county would lead to about five extra births per 1,000 teenage women, or a 10 percent increase relative to the mean," researchers wrote. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Researchers: Free condoms in schools increased teen pregnancies

Jason Russell · June 13, 2016 5:28 pm