Ed Feulner

ED FEULNER: Fallout from a bad deal with Iran

Ever since Sept. 11, 2001, whenever Americans seem especially polarized over a controversial issue, you hear pundits recall how united we'd became in the aftermath of that vicious attack. Why, they ask, can't we be like that again?

April 27, 2015

ED FEULNER: Mike Lee points out how far we’ve strayed from Constitution

Finding Americans fed up with governmental abuses isn't hard. They wonder why we have politicians who spend too much, bureaucrats who regulate too much, and officials who limit our freedom at almost every turn.

April 20, 2015

ED FEULNER: Tax reform needed due to system’s complexity

Getting Americans to agree on anything isn't easy. So let's hand it to our tax code.

April 13, 2015

ED FEULNER: Indiana law meant to prevent discrimination, not cause it

"They won't go to Indiana, but they will go to Saudi Arabia." That's Carly Fiorina speaking about Apple CEO Tim Cook and his well-publicized opposition to Indiana's religious freedom law.

April 6, 2015

ED FEULNER: Left restricts marketplace of ideas

"Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." The words of the First Amendment couldn't be plainer. Yet more than two centuries after the Bill of Rights was written, they remain the subject of fierce debate.

March 30, 2015

ED FEULNER: Rate of U.S. spending unsustainable

Let's say you were a financial adviser, and a family came to you with the following situation.

March 23, 2015

ED FEULNER: Republican critics of Iran deal viewed as traitors

"Traitors." That's a strong term, obviously. It should never be used lightly. Yet there it was, flying around like confetti in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

March 16, 2015

ED FEULNER: Hit ‘delete’ on net neutrality

There's a reason the words "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help" are a punchline. Government involvement rarely helps. In many instances, in fact, it exacerbates the situation.

March 9, 2015

ED FEULNER: America should stand with Israel

A world leader giving an address to Congress shouldn't be controversial, especially when that leader is the prime minister of a major U.S. ally — indeed, a bulwark of freedom in a deeply troubled region of the world.

March 2, 2015

ED FEULNER: Measuring the strength of our military

Most of us take it on faith that our military is the best in the world. But if asked to state in detail how ready we are to face certain challenges from around the globe, few of us would know how to answer.

February 23, 2015

ED FEULNER: Hong Kong top economic-freedom ranking at risk

It's good to be No. 1. But as any former champ will tell you, you have to avoid becoming complacent if you want to stay ahead of the pack. First-place finishes aren't guaranteed. Just ask Hong Kong.

February 16, 2015

ED FEULNER: ‘The Budget Book’ suggests 106 reasonable budget cuts

Ever heard of the Agriculture Risk Coverage program? How about the Price Loss Coverage program? You're paying for them.

February 9, 2015

ED FEULNER: Let the market dictate energy policy

If you're like most Americans, you're enjoying the fact that it costs a lot less to fill up your car's gas tank these days. If you're a fan of big government, you may feel a bit ambivalent, though.

February 2, 2015

ED FEULNER: U.S. regaining lost economic freedom

If you were to rank all the countries of the world based on their level of economic freedom, you'd think the United States would be a shoo-in for first place, right? Surely we would be at least somewhere in the top five.

January 26, 2015

ED FEULNER: The shared benefits of tax reform

Lawmakers in Washington have plenty of work ahead of them this year, so the temptation to punt on everything but the "hot" issues will be strong. Here's one they should tackle without hesitation: tax reform.

January 19, 2015

ED FEULNER: Get America on track with opportunity for all, favoritism to none

Many of us launch a new year with resolutions. We may not write out a formal list, but something about the arrival of Jan. 1 makes us want to do better. We start a diet or an exercise program. We read or pray more. We get organized.

January 12, 2015

ED FEULNER: GOP Congress must cut the budget

With so many high-profile, headline-grabbing issues facing the incoming Congress, lawmakers might be tempted to ignore one of the most persistent problems in Washington: overspending.

January 5, 2015

ED FEULNER: Spirit of America helps where big government can’t

"What can we do to help?" Americans have been asking this question in one form or another from our very founding. For much of our history, the answer has come in the form of individual efforts, not government programs.

December 29, 2014

ED FEULNER: Christmas Nativity scene a guaranteed right in Constitution

There are at least two things you can count on when it comes to Americans and Christmastime. One is that they like to put up Nativity scenes. The other is that they don't like being told what to do, especially by outsiders.

December 22, 2014

ED FEULNER: Common Core education standards not worth federal funds to many states

It's one thing to experience "buyer's remorse" when the product is something you can return easily, from new clothes to a set of high-end speakers. It's another when you're talking about your state's educational standards. Yet more and more states are finding that there's simply no living with Common Core. Parents, teachers, students and lawmakers have become increasingly vocal in their criticism of the federally backed standards — and more and more of them are taking action.

December 15, 2014