Ed Feulner

FEULNER: Civic involvement, not big government, empowers Americans

Have you ever heard of Skip Pescosolido? I hadn't either until very recently, but I'm glad I did. Without Skip, we'd all be paying higher grocery bills.

March 10, 2014

FEULNER: Stopping the cybersecurity threat

When we think of those who wish to do us harm, we usually picture an assailant armed with a gun, a missile or a bomb --- someone who can hurt us physically.

March 3, 2014

FEULNER: We have a responsibility to advance good ideas

"As governors, as state leaders, we're more optimistic than our friends in Washington."

February 24, 2014

FEULNER: Fighting for what’s right on defense

It's easy for conservatives, who are forced to spend much of their time these days opposing bad ideas, to neglect the great responsibility of advancing good ideas.

February 17, 2014

FEULNER: Upward mobility still alive and well

One of the most important principles underlying the American dream is upward mobility — the ability to move up the income ladder.

February 10, 2014

FEULNER: Why the people don’t trust government

No one tests the historic optimism of the American people quite like your average politician.

February 3, 2014

FEULNER: A smarter strategy needed in Afghanistan than just exiting

"For him, it's all about getting out."

January 27, 2014

FEULNER: What Hong Kong could teach the U.S.

My previous column focused on why the United States is no longer among the top 10 nations listed in the annual "Index of Economic Freedom." It's important to put this in a larger context and explain why it matters.

January 20, 2014

FEULNER: Why is America losing its economic freedom?

For generations, people worldwide who yearn for freedom have looked to the United States. Here, every citizen can speak his mind, pursue his passion and exercise other God-given liberties that are unjustly denied many others around the globe.

January 13, 2014

FEULNER: Taming the regulatory tax monster

Every American knows about the income tax, but how many are aware of the regulatory tax?

January 7, 2014

FEULNER: The alarming growth of government

No matter how we label ourselves — conservative, liberal, moderate or none of the above — we all must grapple with the ever-expanding size and scope of government.

December 31, 2013

FEULNER: Awaiting a season for civility

Do you think it's too late for a Christmas gift idea? Not for the one I have in mind. It's something you can give right now to anyone you like. It's something that's sorely needed in policy circles and political debates; namely, civility.

December 24, 2013

FEULNER: Capitalism’s carping critics

Attacking capitalism never seems to go out of style. Over the past 100 years, few institutions have been attacked so fiercely, so falsely and so foolishly.

December 16, 2013

FEULNER: Raising the bottom rung on the success ladder

Hike the minimum wage. For politicians trying to show their concern for those on the lower rungs of the economic ladder, it's a simple solution.

December 10, 2013

FEULNER: A toast to Buckley

To millions of readers, he was William F. Buckley Jr.: book author, magazine publisher, televised debater. To me, he was Bill: friend, ally, trailblazer.

December 2, 2013

FEULNER: The spirit of America

With the annual media coverage of "Black Friday," it's easy to overlook an important fact: There's a lot of giving going on year-round that isn't gift-wrapped — giving that makes a significant difference in the lives of millions.

November 25, 2013