Tag: Commentary

Ironically, the barrier between Donald Trump and his signature political project will be precisely what Trump continuously rails against. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Red tape: The barrier to Trump’s wall

Myra Adams · May 23, 2016 4:03 am

At issue is the practice of union release time, which allows government employees paid time off to conduct union activity unrelated to their job duties or any public purpose. The wasteful practice occurs in a majority of state and local governments. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

States constitutions can rein in union subsidy

Trey Kovacs · May 23, 2016 4:03 am

Wheels come off the Dem machine

Washington Examiner · May 23, 2016 4:01 am

Congress should pass the Employee Rights Act to help restore some fairness for our workers, writes Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. (AP photo)

Alexander: Let’s put an end to the ‘ambush election’ rule

Op-Ed Contributor · May 23, 2016 4:01 am

For what it's worth, the guano-encrusted statue of Cecil Rhodes, which is lodged in a little niche above some permanently closed gates at my old college, Oriel, is barely noticeable. (Wikimedia Commons)

American campus craziness comes to Oxford

Dan Hannan · May 23, 2016 4:01 am

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Is it true what Democrats say about Republicans and voting?

Byron York · May 23, 2016 12:45 am

Hillary Clinton's solutions for equalizing pay — "flexible scheduling, paid family leave and earned sick days" — tend to encourage women to take time off from work, which in turn tends toward lower lifetime earnings. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Michael Barone: Clinton policies to end pay gap would just make it larger

Michael Barone · May 22, 2016 9:00 pm

With 23 weeks until Election Day, Donald Trump — the unlikeliest, most unconventional nominee of a major party in modern times — faces two challenges. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

How Trump can quiet conservative angst

Hugh Hewitt · May 22, 2016 9:00 pm

Trump takes a chance on an issue that may boomerang against him. (AP Photos)

What is Trump thinking on ‘rape’ and Bill Clinton?

W. James Antle III · May 22, 2016 4:01 am

UN proposals threaten global health, economy

Linda Dempsey · May 21, 2016 4:04 am

Justice rots from the top

Washington Examiner · May 21, 2016 4:01 am

Beltway Confidential

Redskins name offensive to sports journalists, but not to 90 percent of Native Americans

Michael Barone · May 20, 2016 9:43 pm