A discussion at the conservative Heritage Foundation gave rise to searching questions about President Joe Biden’s recent moves to ease restrictions on Cuba and Venezuela—including its actions to step up Venezuelan oil production. “At a time when the Biden administration is restricting domestic energy, he’s giving the [Venezuelan] dictator [Nicolas] Maduro the green light,” said…
Experts Criticize Biden’s Changing Policies For Cuba and Venezuela
June 1, 2022
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Heritage Foundation Gives United States Lowest-Ever Economic Freedom Score
February 14, 2022
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The United States has fallen to its lowest ever ranking in the annual Economic Freedom Index published by the Heritage Foundation as the country struggles to rein in debt and budget deficits. Overall, the world economy remains “moderately free” according to the 2022 report (pdf). But the situation in the United States is worrying. “Quite notable…
Heritage Foundation Gives US Lowest-Ever Economic Freedom Score
February 14, 2022
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The United States has fallen to its lowest-ever ranking in the annual Economic Freedom Index, published by The Heritage Foundation, as the country struggles to rein in debt and budget deficits. Overall, the world economy remains “moderately free,” according to the 2022 report (pdf), but the situation in the United States is worrying: “Quite notable…
As Crypto Rises, Some Bemoan Its Carbon Footprint
February 11, 2022
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In the years since the still-anonymous ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ created the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, crypto has proven to be polarizing. Proponents argue that cryptocurrencies offer a transparent alternative to fiat currencies like the dollar. Crypto transactions are permanently recorded on a decentralized ledger known as a blockchain, making them potentially resistant to censorship. For political dissidents,…
Heritage Foundation Roadmap Would Bar Big Tech From Joint Ventures with CCP-Linked Firms
A former Facebook counter-terrorism expert who is now a Heritage Foundation technology scholar has a “roadmap” of “aggressive reforms to ensure that Big Tech is held accountable, provide scrutiny and oversight, and constrain its ability to reshape society.” Kara Frederick told The Epoch Times Feb. 8 that she researched and developed her report—”Combatting Big Tech’s…
US Coal Stockpiles Near Historic Lows
January 18, 2022
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) latest short-term energy outlook (pdf) reveals that coal inventories in the electric power sector reached 93.7 million short tons as of December 2021—an increase since September when stockpiles hit a historic low not seen since the Carter administration. Isaac Orr, a policy fellow at the Center of the American…
A New Day for The Heritage Foundation Under Dr. Kevin Roberts’ Leadership
Commentary The Heritage Foundation has been at the forefront of American politics for decades. I believe it is the nation’s premier conservative think tank. With more than 500,000 members, Heritage’s reach is insurmountable. In 2020 alone, Heritage held meetings with more than 150 congressional staffers, almost 90 executive branch officials, 62 candidates, and more than…
‘Serious Mistake’: Sen. Risch Blasts Biden’s Consideration of New Nuclear Policy
December 7, 2021
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Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) condemned the Biden administration’s consideration of implementing a “sole purpose” policy for its nuclear weapons on Dec. 7, saying that such a move would leave the nation’s allies and partners vulnerable to aggression from China. “I believe that the administration is making a serious, serious mistake in even considering this, as…
New Index Highlights China’s Expanding Military Capabilities, US Decline
The Heritage Foundation released its 2022 Index of U.S. Military Strength on Oct. 20, which found that the United States military was declining in its ability to perform its missions, largely due to aging resources and a lack of investment. It also found that China presented a major challenge to the continued military effective of…
Military Needs More Might to Fight Two Major Wars: Heritage Foundation
The U.S. military is in need of more resources if it is to continue being capable of fighting two major wars simultaneously, according to The Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Index of U.S. Military Strength. Started in 2015, The Heritage Foundation’s annual military index provides a sweeping overview of U.S. national security issues, as well as the military’s…
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