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Ben S. Carson

Opinion Columnist — Internationally renowned physician Ben Solomon Carson, M.D. is a retired neurosurgeon, an emeritus professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a Washington Times columnist. A pediatric brain surgeon who was the first to successfully separate conjoined twins joined at the head, Dr. Carson has become a popular conservative figure and leader for his views on social issues and the federal government following his speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. In 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, the highest civilian honor in the land. Dr. Carson has also received more than 60 honorary doctorate degrees and dozens of national merit citations, written over 100 neurosurgical publications, and authored six best-selling books.

Articles by Ben S. Carson

BEN CARSON: ‘The Interview’ is a free speech act of peace through strength

It was extremely encouraging to see the United States and Sony eventually stand up to the cyberbullying of the North Koreans by allowing the movie "The Interview" to be released in theaters around the country despite threats of retaliation.

December 30, 2014

BEN CARSON: Israel feels U.S. abandonment, but Mideast ally is model of optimism, strength

Like many other Americans, I have always had a desire to travel to Israel and visit firsthand the many historical sites of spiritual significance. I was recently afforded the opportunity to fulfill that desire and was not disappointed.

December 23, 2014

BEN CARSON: Democrats’ torture report points away from America’s real enemies

The recent release of a Senate report commissioned by Democrats regarding torture of terrorism suspects in order to obtain vital information was, in my opinion, a waste of $40 million of taxpayer money.

December 16, 2014

BEN CARSON: The unfairness of Obamacare

Next year, when the employer mandate of Obamacare is activated, millions of Americans will be screaming in pain as their health insurance premiums skyrocket or as they lose their health insurance altogether. It will be just one more piece of the rapidly crumbling health care system that was forced upon the unsuspecting American people through political manipulation and deception.

December 9, 2014

BEN CARSON: Ferguson falls victim to outside agitators, manipulators

What is difficult to understand is the benefit that the Ferguson, Missouri, community derives from burning and looting business establishments in their own neighborhoods, especially when unemployment is already a problem. In the meantime, the outside agitators in many cases are sitting in their hotel rooms sipping wine and watching the carnage on television.

December 2, 2014

BEN CARSON: Obama executive orders reward illegal immigration

Like millions of other Americans, I appreciate the plight of billions of people throughout the world who would like nothing more than to find themselves in the United States, where they could enjoy a much higher standard of living and wonderful opportunities for advancement. It should first be considered, however, that we have millions of people already mired in dire poverty.

November 25, 2014

BEN CARSON: Stupidity reconsidered: The election proved Americans aren’t fooled by Gruber and Obama

Jonathan Gruber set off a firestorm of controversy, at least in the conservative media, with the recent revelation of his comments about the "stupidity of the American people," which allowed the Affordable Care Act to be passed.

November 18, 2014

CARSON: Restoring faith in the political process

With so much at stake, millions of Americans still did not participate in the midterm elections this week.

November 4, 2014

CARSON: Spending, America’s incurable disease

I have had a fulfilling career as a pediatric neurosurgeon, which unfortunately included numerous instances where worst-case scenarios played out in the operating room. Good surgeons plan ahead for these possible events so that bad outcomes are minimized.

October 28, 2014

CARSON: Houston’s First Amendment abuse

We as Americans must guard every aspect of our Constitution and recognize when it is being threatened.

October 21, 2014

BEN CARSON: A ‘We the People’ moment for a ‘can-do’ nation

It should come as no surprise to most thinking people that Wal-Mart, like many other large employers, recently announced that it would be suspending health care benefits for part-time workers.

October 14, 2014

CARSON: How to keep Ebola out of America

As the Ebola infection rate and death toll continue to rise rapidly on the African continent, many of us have become complacent with the measures we have taken to protect Americans from this deadly disease.

October 7, 2014

CARSON: Making our voices heard

Many recent surveys indicate that the vast majority of Americans feel that our country is moving in the wrong direction.

September 30, 2014

CARSON: Overcoming hardship to survive and thrive

We have heard much about the tragic events in Ferguson, Mo., during which a young man lost his life, a community became enraged, and many differing definitions of justice emerged. All human life is precious, and we should be concerned when any life is prematurely terminated, regardless of the circumstances.

September 23, 2014