Heritage Foundation interns pose in front of the Capitol in Washington. From left to right: Bridget Littleton, James Kennedy (behind), Anna Jones, and Rita Heaton (the author)

This summer, I had the opportunity to work as an intern in The Heritage Foundation membership office.

After graduating in May from Cedarville University with a degree in marketing, I decided to apply to Heritage to gain experience in a principled, policy-oriented organization. Knowing how competitive Heritage’s internship program can be, I jumped at the chance for a position!

Here are seven reasons my experience this summer at Heritage has been invaluable: Continue Reading »

U.S. bases in Germany support American operations in the Middle East. Photo: DoD

The Obama administration’s policy of cutting back military spending is hurting America’s military presence in Europe and around the world.

According to a recent report from The Heritage Foundation’s Luke Coffey, the decision to downsize American bases in Europe abandons our commitment to transatlantic security and only emboldens our adversaries in the Euro-Atlantic region.

These cuts weaken America’s European military footprint by:

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The House of Representatives plans to vote Wednesday on repealing Obamacare.

If Congress does not repeal the health care law–repeal also requires approval by both the liberal-controlled Senate and President Obama–what happens then?

Obamacare will affect everyone. Not only does it centralize power in the federal government and create  a one-size-fits all healthcare system, it also breaks President Obama’s tax promises by massively increasing taxes on middle-class Americans.

No one is shielded from the effects of this massive, over-reaching legislation, and The Heritage Foundation wants you to know how this legislation could impact you, your family, and your neighbors. Continue Reading »

By passing the transportation bill last week, Congress has once again demonstrated its complete disregard for budgets.

The bill will cost an astounding $120 billion over the next two years. Not only that, this spending outstrips the revenues coming in through the federal gasoline tax. That means either more debt or higher taxes–or both. Continue Reading »