In an 1816 letter, Thomas Jefferson considered the role future generations play in the growth of national debt. “The principle of spending money to be paid by [future generations], under … READ MORE
Congress
SNAP: The Farm Bill’s Disappearing Act Is (Sadly) Only Temporary
When the food and farm welfare bill failed on the House floor on May 18th, it was an enormous victory for Americans looking to reverse—or even slow down—the seemingly inexorable … READ MORE
The Case For Conflict
It is familiar to hear that the cause of modern-day gridlock in our politics is the result of too much conflict spurred on by stubbornly ideological politicians of both parties. … READ MORE
This Billion Dollar Corporate Welfare Program Should Be Cut From The Farm Bill
The Farm Bill was voted down last week in the House, but that gives Congress another chance to eliminate this egregious $1.2 billion corporate welfare program from the 2018 Farm … READ MORE
A Case Study On Why Government Spending Grows Every Year
With minimal exceptions, government spending has continued to steadily climb regardless of which party is in charge. Two votes and an ongoing discussion on Capitol Hill shed light on why … READ MORE
Getting Welfare To Work
The topic of welfare—particularly welfare reform—has been driving a recent string of headlines. The Trump administration recently announced an executive order directing federal welfare agencies to recommit to making economic … READ MORE
Let’s Rescind Assumptions About Government’s Responsibilities Along With Spending
Common Sense 2.0 is a series by former Senator Tom Coburn that will look at modern issues through a first principles lens. President Trump recently presented Congress with a $15.4 … READ MORE
The Party That Cried ‘Wolf’
The Boy Who Cried Wolf is a classic fable dating back to ancient Greece. Its lesson is nobody trusts a liar, even when he is telling the truth. The Republican … READ MORE