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The Biden administration recently released its Nuclear Posture Review, which sets forth a strategy intended to address the growing nuclear threat from China since the “strategic breakout” of its nuclear forces was revealed to the public in summer 2021. China has surpassed its historic nuclear strategy of minimum deterrence and can now execute any nuclear employment strategy, according to U.S. Stra...

The soaring price of energy concerns all Americans, from high costs at gasoline pumps to exorbitant electricity bills. The solution is under our own feet. The United States has energy reserves of oil and natural gas that would allow us to lower prices by increasing production of energy and pipelines, which are needed to move the resources across the country. So, what might the next Congress do to...

Steven Hayward, Joseph Postell, and Emina Melonic join Richard Reinsch for a discussion of how the common good should shape political debate in a constitution of divided and limited powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California has adopted regulations that would ban new internal combustion engine vehicle sales beginning in 2035. If EPA grants a waiver from Clean Air Act preemption to California to implement these regulations, then in 12 years, say goodbye to buying new gas and diesel-powered cars in the Golden State. But this campaign against the internal combustion engine isn’t all about Califo...

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s opinion in  Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization , violence has erupted across the country. At least 73 crisis pregnancy centers have been vandalized and 86 churches have been attacked. Jane’s Revenge—a militant pro-abortion group—has claimed responsibility for many of the attacks, often leaving their signature graffiti: “If abortion’s not safe, then...

Critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and cobalt are everywhere in today’s world, from the batteries that power our cellphones and electric cars to the metals that enable our military to defend the U.S. Yet, America is heavily import-reliant for many of these minerals, while our competitors like China and Russia hold the world’s largest proven reserves for some of them. Given its rich natural...

The namesake of the lecture—the eminent jurist Joseph Story—became the youngest Associate Justice ever to serve on the United States Supreme Court when he was appointed by President Madison in 1812. Story made a significant mark on American law in his thirty-three years on the bench, but his greatest contribution to jurisprudence is his renowned Commentaries on the Constitution, in which he set fo...

Europe is undergoing its own versions of the “culture wars.” The validity of conservative principles at the individual level, such as traditional family-oriented values, and at the national level, such as the defense of sovereignty, are subjects of increasingly intense debate in the European community. Please join us as Judit Varga, Minister of Justice of Hungary, provides a timely perspective on...

The left will have you believe the American rich are getting richer while the poor get poorer. But the reality is that income inequality in our country is lower today than any time since World War II. Former Texas Senator Phil Gramm has the data to prove it. In  The Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy Debate , he, along with co-authors Robert Ekelund and John Early, show...

While in-depth financial and accounting audits are a standard practice in the business world, they are almost nonexistent in public elections. Should all states require comprehensive audits of their voter registration, voting, and vote tabulation processes and systems? How should such audits be conducted and who should conduct them? What should auditors be reviewing and what standards should they...

Americans were sold an Inflation Reduction Act that was in reality a climate change bill, and the White House is rolling out a new website, Cleanenergy.gov, for consumers to take advantage of the law’s new tax credits. Who are the winners and losers in climate change politics, and how much is it costing the U.S. economy? Join us as authors Jerome Corsi and Marc Morano discuss the real costs of cli...

In this new edition of Defining Conservatism, Richard Reinsch interviews Bill McClay at the 2022 National Conservatism Conference about the meaning of American patriotism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Americans have more at stake than ever before. The basic rights for which our Founders fought are under attack by the left, and there’s never been more of a need for strong conservative policies. The Freedom Agenda, a bold policy agenda from 48th Vice President Mike Pence, paints a bright picture of what America could be, if we're willing to fight for her. Join us to hear from former V...

The American military forces are in a diminished state, as readiness issues, old equipment, and a lack of capacity calls into question its ability to defend the United States and its interests. The conclusions of The Heritage Foundation’s 2023 Index of U.S. Military Strength indicate the force is too small, too old, and too unready to meet the challenges posed by adversaries like China, Russia, Ir...

In Cyber Persistence Theory: Redefining National Security in Cyberspace, co-authors Michael Fischerkeller, Emily Goldman, and Richard Harknett propose a new paradigm for understanding cyberspace competition, a new lexicon, and a new strategic approach. They argue for a break with deterrence as the guiding strategy for cyberspace, which has proven to be ineffective in addressing the vast prepondera...

The Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies is honored to announce that Professor Robert P. George will deliver our 2022 Russell Kirk Lecture, for his speech titled,  Natural Law and the Recovery of Human Freedom. The namesake of the lecture—famed scholar Russell Kirk—was a pillar of the conservative movement, bringing like-minded individuals under the very name con...

Nearly 60 years ago, Uganda gained independence and established diplomatic ties with the United States. Since then, Uganda has built outsized influence in East and Central Africa despite its relatively small size and is today one of the most consequential countries in an important and volatile region. Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. General Abubaker Jeje Odongo joins Heritage’s Joshua Me...

Richard Reinsch and Simon Center Visiting Fellow Sam Gregg discuss the three features of the American Founding that especially matter for American conservatism today. The idea of natural rights and natural law; The particular political order of American constitutionalism, especially the separation of powers and the distinct idea of federalism; and The political economy associated with the idea of...

U.S. policymakers don’t need a crystal ball to get a good idea of the impact from Green New Deal-type policies and a war on conventional fuels. We are seeing these impacts now right here in the U.S. But lessons can also be learned from the experiences of the EU and UK, who are further down this misguided path of attacking reliable and abundant energy, all in the name of climate change an...

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We are in an alarming cultural moment in which victims of all types are celebrated and the ideals at the heart of our founding—the pursuit of excellence and American exceptionalism—are practically lost. Entrepreneur, political commentator, and author Vivek Ramaswamy recognizes this significant cultural moment in his book,  Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path...

The Supreme Court returns October 3 for its 2022-2023 Term, and the justices will hear cases on a number of important issues: affirmative action, race, elections, administrative law, immigration, and more. For instance, in  Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College  and  Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina , the Co...

In this Defining Conservatism podcast, Richard Reinsch interviews Daniel Mahoney about his new book, The Statesman as Thinker, to understand the unbroken line of political leadership stretching from Cicero to George Washington to Winston Churchill. These statesmen could lead their people through turbulent times with prudence and courage, which drew from their learning in classical philosophy and h...

Harriet Hageman has spent a lifetime upholding the values of the Constitution in the legal and political arenas. To celebrate Constitution Day, she joins Heritage's Tommy Binion to think through the gravest threats to the Constitution and help prepare the conservative movement for the fight to protect it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal government has a responsibility to identify and disrupt foreign adversary campaigns intended to sow discord and misinformation. How can we ensure that in carrying out this activity, the government does not infringe on Americans’ First Amendment rights?  Please join us for opening remarks by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Mike Turner followed by a m...