Syria's Phony Peace Talks

Assad bombs with impunity while Islamic State gains ground. Syria's Phony Peace Talks

Medals for U.S. Humiliation

Iran honors the commanders who captured U.S. sailors. Medals for U.S. Humiliation

Sanders vs. the Machine

The Democratic establishment has all lined up for Clinton. Sanders vs. the Machine

Trump and the Obama Power Temptation

A history of using lawsuits or government to silence critics and rivals raises the question: How would he behave in office? Trump and the Obama Power Temptation

ObamaCare's Wallet-Buster Health Plans

While insurance premiums and deductibles soar, Hillary Clinton takes credit for the president’s mess. ObamaCare's Wallet-Buster Health Plans

Tech-Challenged Pentagon Searches for a Silicon Ally

Leasing a 12,000-foot space in Sunnyvale, hoping to bolster defense innovation. Tech-Challenged Pentagon Searches for a Silicon Ally

Who Says Puerto Rico Needs Bankruptcy?

There is no consensus on the island, despite the drumbeats in Washington. Who Says Puerto Rico Needs Bankruptcy?

U.S. Economic Freedom Continues to Fade

The effects of increased spending and regulation, ObamaCare and the failed stimulus keep America out of the top 10 world-wide. U.S. Economic Freedom Continues to Fade

'Economics-Free' Obamanet

The White House and FCC acted on pure ideology. Cost-benefit analysis? What’s that? 'Economics-Free' Obamanet

The Sanders-Trump Fuel

The U.S. economy hasn’t grown by 3% for 10 straight years. The Sanders-Trump Fuel

Japan Goes Negative

A tacit admission that QE failed to spur the real economy. Japan Goes Negative

The U.S. Has No Global Strategy

The former defense secretary on U.S. gains forfeited in Iraq, America’s rudderless foreign policy and the ‘completely unrealistic’ Donald Trump. The U.S. Has No Global Strategy

That's Odd, 'Big Money' Isn't Buying This Election

A word of thanks on the 40th anniversary of a Supreme Court decision protecting political speech. That's Odd, 'Big Money' Isn't Buying This Election

The Secret Behind the 'Backdoor' Debate

The U.S. government and Silicon Valley are engaged in shadow play for the benefit of both. The Secret Behind the 'Backdoor' Debate

For Hospital Chains, Competition Is a Bitter Pill

Building a new medical center in Virginia can take a decade, because state laws favor entrenched players. For Hospital Chains, Competition Is a Bitter Pill

The Invisible Man Debate

The non-Trumps had a chance to define their political appeal. The Invisible Man Debate

Question Authority

Why the media have trouble seeing Trump clearly. Question Authority

Hillary's Vast Inspector-General Conspiracy

Team Clinton prepares to give investigators the Ken Starr treatment. Hillary's Vast Inspector-General Conspiracy

Bulletin: Good D.C. News

Aggressive teacher evaluations help the poorest kids. Bulletin: Good D.C. News

Bernie's Ice Cream Stand

Two guys named Ben and Jerry dip deep for Bernie Sanders. Bernie's Ice Cream Stand

Socialism Gets a Second Life

Why do the young love Bernie Sanders? Because their experience of capitalism is different. Socialism Gets a Second Life

The Food Pyramid Scheme

The feds’ dietary guide is based on dubious science—and now Congress wants an impartial review. The Food Pyramid Scheme

The Rubio Gamble

There’s a method to his unusual strategy. It all depends on a strong showing in Iowa. The Rubio Gamble

In a Boy's Hand, the Islamist Disease

The problem isn’t with Islam, it’s within Islam, as a grisly scene in Pakistan showed. In a Boy's Hand, the Islamist Disease

Pushback for Anti-Israel Academics

The American Historical Association recognized that its own credibility was on the line in a recent vote. Pushback for Anti-Israel Academics

Since When Is Free Web Access a Bad Thing?

A Facebook foray overseas runs into surprising resistance. Since When Is Free Web Access a Bad Thing?

If Only Hillary and Bernie Would Recall JFK

Kennedy knew ‘a rising tide lifts all boats.’ Today’s Democrats prefer class warfare over prosperity. If Only Hillary and Bernie Would Recall JFK

Bernie's Tax Hikes: $10 Trillion and Counting

A new analysis of the Sanders plan forecasts sharp declines in after-tax incomes and growth. Bernie's Tax Hikes: $10 Trillion and Counting

The Joy of Hillary

A review of the shortest book ever written. The Joy of Hillary

The Leap of Trump

As the GOP nominee or President, he would be a political ‘black swan.’ The Leap of Trump

A Moderate Iranian Purge

The regime disqualifies thousands of candidates, including the grandson of its founder. A Moderate Iranian Purge

A Libor Liberation

Not every banker is a saint, but neither are they all criminals. A Libor Liberation

The Humbling of the West

Europe and the U.S. bow and scrape to ascendant Iran. The Humbling of the West

Children of the Corn vs. Hillary's Female Army

The Sanders ‘revolution’ is probably over if he can’t win Iowa, and Clinton is going all out to kill it. Children of the Corn vs. Hillary's Female Army

Trump Ducks an Iowa Opportunity

The Donald’s refusal to debate could blow his lead. How can he take on Hillary? Trump Ducks an Iowa Opportunity

Notable & Quotable: Campus Censorship

‘Yes, we should mock these little tyrants who fantasize that their feelings should trump other people’s freedom. But we must go further.’ Notable & Quotable: Campus Censorship

The Obama Uncertainty Principle

Firms are fleeing the absurd U.S. tax code as the White House bypasses Congress. The Obama Uncertainty Principle

Clinton and Sanders and 'Corporate Deserters'

Plus the latest jolt to ObamaCare and why falling stock prices are good news in China. Clinton and Sanders and 'Corporate Deserters'

Donald Ducks

It takes a real showman to stage a showy no-show. Donald Ducks

Washington's Corporate Purge

Bernie and Hillary compete to drive more U.S. companies overseas. Washington's Corporate Purge

Hope for Chinese Stocks

Letting prices find a natural bottom may be a sign of coming reform. Hope for Chinese Stocks

ObamaCare in Arrears

The losses keep piling up for private insurers on the exchanges. ObamaCare in Arrears

Why Vote for Trump?

Part of the electorate thinks it has nothing to lose. Most of us do. Why Vote for Trump?

Bloomberg Sends a Message to Hillary

If Clinton can’t put away Bernie Sanders early and decisively, the door will open for the former New York City mayor. Bloomberg Sends a Message to Hillary

Where Have All the Oil 'Speculators' Gone?

Funny how the market worked fine without government intervention to stop price ‘gouging.’ Where Have All the Oil 'Speculators' Gone?

The Data Breach You Haven't Heard About

Foreign hackers may be reading encrypted U.S. government communications, yet basic information about what happened still isn’t available. The Data Breach You Haven't Heard About

When Holocaust Refugees Almost Found a Caribbean Haven

Efforts to aid Jews fleeing Europe with shelter in the U.S. Virgin Islands ran into bureaucratic hostility. When Holocaust Refugees Almost Found a Caribbean Haven

Democracy Takes a Global Hit

The world-wide slide of political rights and civil liberties continued in 2015, with a few promising signs. Democracy Takes a Global Hit

A Myopic Shift Toward Trump

Loathing for Ted Cruz fuels a cynical GOP embrace of an utterly unsuitable candidate. A Myopic Shift Toward Trump

'I Don't Know Anybody Who Supports Him'

Trump and social-acceptability bias. 'I Don't Know Anybody Who Supports Him'

Hillary's $191 Billion Tax Increase

A new study projects slower growth under Clinton. Hillary's $191 Billion Tax Increase

The Deficit Rises Again

Obama has set up deficits and debt to soar after he leaves office. The Deficit Rises Again

Google and the Tax Bandits

The politicians, we mean—not the companies. Google and the Tax Bandits

Chuck Grassley's Guilty Politics

The GOP Senator and the White House oppose mens rea reform. Chuck Grassley's Guilty Politics

The Chances of a Global Meltdown

Investors have reasons to be fearful—but not terrified. Here’s what to expect in the rocky months ahead. The Chances of a Global Meltdown

Europe's Feckless Secularism

Must even the most moderate Muslims renounce their faith to be good Europeans? Europe's Feckless Secularism

What Ted Cruz Values

The Texan is repelling millions who believe in an America of the future, not the past. What Ted Cruz Values

Ending the Stealth Filibuster

It’s a recipe for gridlock if a Senate minority controls which bills can be taken up. Ending the Stealth Filibuster

A New Prescription for Lower Drug Prices

Compounded-drug makers can bring inexpensive, off-patent medicines to market, if the FDA will let them. A New Prescription for Lower Drug Prices

Climate Extremism

Plus a potential Bloomberg candidacy. Climate Extremism

Who'd Like Mike?

A Bloomberg run would help the Republican nominee. Who'd Like Mike?

The Bloomberg View

Why the former New York mayor may think he can win as a third-party presidential candidate. The Bloomberg View

Obama vs. Manatees

Evading the Endangered Species Act to impose new climate rules. Obama vs. Manatees

West Virginia's Right to Work

The struggling state may allow more worker freedom. West Virginia's Right to Work

The Climate Snow Job

A blizzard! The hottest year ever! More signs that global warming and its extreme effects are beyond debate, right? Not even close. The Climate Snow Job

Trump Laid Out His Playbook 30 Years Ago

His presidential campaign is ‘The Art of the Deal’ in action. Trump Laid Out His Playbook 30 Years Ago

Notable & Quotable: Historian Forrest McDonald

‘It is leftists, not conservatives, who are Puritans, who want to make people over in accordance with their views.’ Notable & Quotable: Historian Forrest McDonald

How the Feds Use Title IX to Bully Universities

Lowering the burden of proof for sex-assault cases isn’t required—but schools don’t dare challenge it. How the Feds Use Title IX to Bully Universities

Rhodes Must Not Fall

Oxford’s sensitive students demand a statue’s removal. Time to stand firm. Rhodes Must Not Fall

Where Does All That Aid for Palestinians Go?

An outsize share of per capita international aid, even as the Palestinian Authority funds terrorists. Where Does All That Aid for Palestinians Go?

Cuba's Democrats Need U.S. Support

Obama has helped the dictatorship but ignored the dissidents. Cuba's Democrats Need U.S. Support

Is Hillary 'Evitable' Again?

A transcript of the weekend’s program on FOX News Channel. Is Hillary 'Evitable' Again?

American Tax Dollars for the Mullahs

Tehran gets more cash while its U.S. victims get nothing. American Tax Dollars for the Mullahs

Obama's Coal Last Rites

A new lease moratorium targets profitable Western coal country. Obama's Coal Last Rites

Detroit's Public School Plague

A teacher walkout highlights the need for radical reform. Detroit's Public School Plague

Ted Cruz Likes Being Hated

The Texas senator is running against Republicans as much as Democrats, and he claims Reagan was more loathed in 1980 than he is now. Ted Cruz Likes Being Hated

This Year's Iowa Caucuses Could Be the Wildest Yet

Cruz is thought to have the best team on the ground, but Trump has the best crowds. Rubio could rally. This Year's Iowa Caucuses Could Be the Wildest Yet

Instead of ObamaCare: Giving Health-Care Power to the People

The next president can replace the Affordable Care Act and focus on consumer choice. Here’s how. Instead of ObamaCare: Giving Health-Care Power to the People

Is the West's Putin Silence Over?

Hoping for the best has delivered mixed results as a strategy for dealing with Russia’s kleptocracy. Is the West's Putin Silence Over?

U.S. v. Clinton

A former U.S. attorney general expects a criminal case from Justice, plus Ted Cruz stands up to King Ethanol in Iowa. U.S. v. Clinton

Firing Line

National Review takes on Donald Trump with a symposium. Firing Line

Fueling the Trump-Cruz Divorce

The Texan takes a beating in Iowa, but on ethanol he’s right. Fueling the Trump-Cruz Divorce

The Craft Beer Cops

GOP candidates in New Hampshire discover more Washington hassle. The Craft Beer Cops

The Kremlin's London Hit Squad

Recommended reading for Donald Trump on Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin's London Hit Squad

Clinton's Emails: A Criminal Charge Is Justified

Hillary’s explanations look increasingly contrived as evidence of malfeasance mounts day by day. Clinton's Emails: A Criminal Charge Is Justified

Palin and the GOP's Uncertain Trumpeters

What Donald Trump needs is an injection of seriousness. The same is true of his opponents. Palin and the GOP's Uncertain Trumpeters

Defining 'Establishment' Down

Everyone—even you—now counts as The Establishment, by some definition. Defining 'Establishment' Down

The Missionary Killed by Islamist Terror

Helping orphans in Burkina Faso, but then al Qaeda struck. The Missionary Killed by Islamist Terror

The Bernie Sanders Tax Attack on Stock Trades

His plan would hurt investors—but, hey, at least it would pay for free college. The Bernie Sanders Tax Attack on Stock Trades

The Russian State of Murder Under Putin

Let the Litvinenko murder inquiry inspire more investigations of the Kremlin’s ugly tactics. The Russian State of Murder Under Putin

Get Ready for the Post-Obama Boom

There’s a tax revolution brewing in the GOP, plus Daniel Henninger’s take on ‘13 Hours’ and are markets overreacting to China? Get Ready for the Post-Obama Boom

Hillary's Journey

A grim march toward an increasingly uncertain destination. Hillary's Journey

Through Hell and Flint Water

The real scandal is government failure—local, state and federal. Through Hell and Flint Water

Illinois Union Showdown

Afscme is trying to break Gov. Rauner, who isn’t bending. Illinois Union Showdown

Hillary's 'Special Access' Server

More evidence that she mishandled highly classified information. Hillary's 'Special Access' Server

Markets Are Scaring Themselves

China is not as big a deal as investors think, and their reading of oil prices is economically strange. Markets Are Scaring Themselves

'13 Hours': It's Political

Hillary Clinton was complicit in Barack Obama’s Benghazi tale. '13 Hours': It's Political

The Republican Tax Reform Party of 2016

Whatever their other differences, there’s a GOP consensus for lower rates to promote faster growth. The Republican Tax Reform Party of 2016

Hillary's Stumbling Cakewalk

Nothing’s working, so now Clinton has come up with a four-step Beat Bernie strategy. Hillary's Stumbling Cakewalk

Meet the Friends of Iran's Military Pardoned by Obama

What the president called a ‘one-time gesture’ will make prosecuting similar offenders less likely. Meet the Friends of Iran's Military Pardoned by Obama

The Scarlet 'A'

Can junk science sink Trump? The Scarlet 'A'

Taking Sanders Seriously

The socialist beats Trump by 15 points in one recent survey. Taking Sanders Seriously

Harry Reid's Campaign Gift to Himself

The Democrat wants to take $600,000 for his retirement. Harry Reid's Campaign Gift to Himself

The Petraeus Vendetta

The Pentagon may strip the former general of a star. And Hillary? The Petraeus Vendetta

Hillary Is in Big Trouble

Clinton increasingly seems stuck in the past, dogged by wilting poll numbers and heavy baggage. Hillary Is in Big Trouble

Bad Days for Wal-Mart Americans

The retail giant encounters the everyday low politics of secular stagnation. Bad Days for Wal-Mart Americans

Outrage About Flint, but Not Chicago

A tale of two beleaguered cities: Hillary Clinton focuses her concern for black residents on those most likely to help elect her. Outrage About Flint, but Not Chicago

Why the U.S. Should Stand by the Saudis Against Iran

Much about the House of Saud is detestable, but that isn’t a reason to abandon a vital ally. Why the U.S. Should Stand by the Saudis Against Iran

Guilty. Now Pay the . . . Donation

Judges and the Justice Department don’t belong in the unseemly business of forced philanthropy. Guilty. Now Pay the . . . Donation

Countering China: Back to the Philippines

U.S. military aircraft stationed in Luzon would help keep the peace by denying Beijing the prospect of winning even a short campaign. Countering China: Back to the Philippines

No National-Security Novices, Please

Voters worry about terrorism while the candidates battle over peripheral issues. No National-Security Novices, Please

The Coming Oil Rebound

Plus, Hillary Clinton’s new position on abortion wins a key endorsement. The Coming Oil Rebound

No-Trump Bid

Mrs. Clinton embraces Obama—and makes a curious omission. No-Trump Bid

A Terror State in Libya

Islamic State is advancing with too little Western opposition. A Terror State in Libya

The Vindication of Phoenix

The Pentagon backs off its punishment of the for-profit college. The Vindication of Phoenix

Beijing's Overseas Kidnapping

A bookseller taken in Thailand ‘confesses’ on Chinese state television. Beijing's Overseas Kidnapping

After the Carnage, Shale Will Rise Again

Vast swaths of shale will be profitable with oil at about $40 a barrel, and the nimble industry is ready. After the Carnage, Shale Will Rise Again

Normalizing Iran

Why are liberals campaigning to make this most illiberal regime acceptable? Normalizing Iran

Notable & Quotable: Peak Oil

The ‘peak of world oil production is in sight’—in 1998. Notable & Quotable: Peak Oil

Hillary's Sisterhood With Planned Parenthood

The endorsement of the nation’s largest abortion provider didn’t come free. Hillary's Sisterhood With Planned Parenthood

New Evidence on Immigrants and Jobs

A large influx of Cubans to Miami did not depress the wages or employment of low-skill American workers. New Evidence on Immigrants and Jobs

The Other Dangers From That North Korean Nuke Test

Scoffing at Pyongyang’s hydrogen-weapons claims ignored new, dangerous potential developments. The Other Dangers From That North Korean Nuke Test

Iran's Hostage Triumph

The U.S. pays a steep ransom for the release of four innocents. Iran's Hostage Triumph

Taiwan's New Direction

However Beijing reacts to its new leaders, Taipei needs to build links with others. Taiwan's New Direction

$29 Oil and the Dollar

As the greenback keeps rising, commodity prices keep falling. $29 Oil and the Dollar

Honest and Dishonest Socialism

Sanders admits what Clinton believes but refuses to say. Honest and Dishonest Socialism

The Terrorists Freed by Obama

The president has misled the American people about the detainees released from Guantanamo: Dozens are jihadists ready to kill. The Terrorists Freed by Obama

Trying to Build a Catskills Resort Despite Mountains of Regulation

The plan: Bring visitors and jobs to an area that needs them. That was 16 years ago. But good news is afoot. Trying to Build a Catskills Resort Despite Mountains of Regulation

How Obama Can Revive His Stalling Trade Pacts

Deals in Europe and the Pacific aren’t dead, but the president must get to work. How Obama Can Revive His Stalling Trade Pacts

Sing a Song of England

The ‘green and pleasant land’ sets out in search of a national anthem. Sing a Song of England

Hillary and Ted's Big Problem

Plus, what Americans want from their next President. Hillary and Ted's Big Problem

Trump's New York Advantage

Disdain for half the country won’t create a conservative majority. Trump's New York Advantage

Family Feud

The Clinton campaign distances itself from Chelsea. Family Feud

Obama's Terror Sangfroid

The threat isn’t ‘existential,’ unless you’re at Starbucks. Obama's Terror Sangfroid

Shrinking MetLife

The feds break off a piece of the insurer, but can they win in court? Shrinking MetLife

Guilty for Obeying the Feds

J&J is punished in state court for following federal labeling rules. Guilty for Obeying the Feds

The High Cost of a Bad Reputation

Life lessons that Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz should have learned decades ago. The High Cost of a Bad Reputation

The Democratic Crack-Up

Barack Obama’s political legacy may be the dismantling of the party’s center. The Democratic Crack-Up

A Cancer 'Moonshot' Needs Big Data

Analyzing vast genetic and clinical data from hospitals and doctors would lead to revolutionary advances. A Cancer 'Moonshot' Needs Big Data

Ending the Filibuster Would Hand Progressives a Huge Victory

Senate rules to extend debate serve a distinctly conservative, and constitutional, purpose. Ending the Filibuster Would Hand Progressives a Huge Victory

Equities Policy Needs Surgery, Not Band-Aids

Volatility, flash-crash risks and bigger dark pools are the legacy of the SEC’s Regulation NMS. Equities Policy Needs Surgery, Not Band-Aids

A Comforting Word in the Hotel Nightstand

Two billion Bibles later, the Gideons are still at it, spreading the Gospel room by room. A Comforting Word in the Hotel Nightstand

Phobophobia

Be afraid. Be very afraid. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Phobophobia

Hillary's Emails and the Bernie Boomlet

Plus, the attack on Nikki Haley and the Keystone XL lawsuit. Hillary's Emails and the Bernie Boomlet

The Clinton Mail Baggage

Are Hillary’s ethics behind the Bernie Sanders surge? The Clinton Mail Baggage

Deport Nikki Haley

She fails the new right litmus test against any immigration. Deport Nikki Haley

GE Escapes Connectitax

The company flees the high-tax state that hates business. GE Escapes Connectitax

Why We're Suing Obama Over Keystone

The president canceled the pipeline in a purely political move that violated the law and the U.S. Constitution. Why We're Suing Obama Over Keystone

Obama's Legacy: Trump and Bernie

How could Obama’s policies not have produced the Donald and Bernie Sanders? Obama's Legacy: Trump and Bernie

Chronic Indifference at Veterans Affairs

A year and a half after vowing to ‘transform’ the agency, the VA’s leadership has shown little progress. Chronic Indifference at Veterans Affairs

The EPA's Politics in the Raw

The agency, in a dispute over its ‘covert propaganda,’ shows itself to be a political actor. The EPA's Politics in the Raw

A Federal Reserve Oblivious to Its Effect on Financial Markets

The Federal Open Market Committee last month didn’t even mention risk from persistent low rates. A Federal Reserve Oblivious to Its Effect on Financial Markets

The GOP's Chase for Undecided Iowans

At this point in 2012, Rick Santorum—who won the caucuses—sat sadly at 6% support. The GOP's Chase for Undecided Iowans

ObamaCare Reduces Wages

Plus, the President’s legacy project and a new class-action lawsuit against the IRS. ObamaCare Reduces Wages

State of Disunion

The beginning of the end to a divisive presidency. State of Disunion

The Obama Legacy Project

The U.S. is more divided in more ways than it’s been since the 1960s. The Obama Legacy Project

An IRS Class Action

A judge certifies that a suit for some 200 groups can proceed. An IRS Class Action

ObamaCare's $1,200 Pay Cut

The cost of insuring your 26-year-old is more than you thought. ObamaCare's $1,200 Pay Cut

The Global Slowdown Hits the U.S.

America dodged the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98, but much has changed. Today’s world economic slide is starting to hurt us. The Global Slowdown Hits the U.S.

'Soul Mates' Goes Where Politicians Fear to Tread

A new assessment of the cultural trends among racial and ethnic groups that can keep people poor. 'Soul Mates' Goes Where Politicians Fear to Tread

GM Speaks Untruth to Power

Forget the techno-babble. Detroit needs to engage in straight talk about regulation. GM Speaks Untruth to Power

Sharing Fingerprints and DNA in the Antiterror Fight

Biometrics can play a vital role in stopping attacks, but the U.S. and its allies need better cooperation. Sharing Fingerprints and DNA in the Antiterror Fight

Facebook and Israel: What's Not to 'Like'? Lots, It Seems

An experiment: Make one anti-Israel page and one anti-Palestinian page. Wait to see what happens. Facebook and Israel: What's Not to 'Like'? Lots, It Seems

Playing Government Powerball

For the taxman and state budgeters, hitting the jackpot is a sure thing. Playing Government Powerball

Notable & Quotable: Just Say No to the Olympics

‘The Games are a losing proposition.’ Notable & Quotable: Just Say No to the Olympics

Mr. Moniz's Nuclear Warning

The keeper of America’s arsenal sends an S.O.S. about its deterioration. Mr. Moniz's Nuclear Warning

Trump Dotes on Despots and Fiscal Fiasco

At best, he disregards prudence, decency and facts. He’s altering conservatism itself. Trump Dotes on Despots and Fiscal Fiasco

What Islam Has to Do with Terrorism

Plus a plan for Cologne and the U.S. jobs problem. What Islam Has to Do with Terrorism

Brooks Borks Cruz

A deceptive attack on the former solicitor general. Brooks Borks Cruz

Xi Jinping, Supply-Sider?

The debate about how to revive China’s slowing economy. Xi Jinping, Supply-Sider?

'Compelled Riders' for the Union

The Supreme Court is skeptical of coerced government union fees. 'Compelled Riders' for the Union

The Carnage in Coal Country

Arch Coal is the latest bankruptcy in the wake of new regulations. The Carnage in Coal Country

Denying the Obvious About Islamist Terror

After another ISIS-inspired shooting, Philadelphia’s mayor joins the chorus: It’s not about religion, no sir. Denying the Obvious About Islamist Terror

The Big but Hidden U.S. Jobs Problem

Labor-force participation remains alarmingly low. The British could offer tips on putting people to work. The Big but Hidden U.S. Jobs Problem

The Cologne Portent

In the spirit of Christian charity, Merkel has imported Muslim misogyny. The Cologne Portent

Obama's Empty Chair

The State of the Union and the president’s taste for the grand but futile gesture. Obama's Empty Chair

Certifiably Needless Health-Care Meddling

Certificate-of-need programs restrict competition and reduce patients’ access to care. Certifiably Needless Health-Care Meddling

Teachers vs. Teachers Unions

The Supreme Court will decide if educators should be forced to support causes they oppose, plus Team Obama is backing an oil pipeline—in Kenya. Teachers vs. Teachers Unions

House of (Anti-Trump) Cards

If he won it, here’s how it happened. House of (Anti-Trump) Cards

A First Amendment Do-Over

The Justices can correct a 39-year-old error on unions and free speech. A First Amendment Do-Over

The Other Republican Campaign

Some in the GOP are looking for a new anti-poverty agenda. The Other Republican Campaign

Keystone No, Kenya Pipeline Yes

The U.S. says it wants to help finance an oil pipeline in Africa. Keystone No, Kenya Pipeline Yes

Trump and Cruz Have Trouble in the Middle

Independents will decide the general election, and they’re far from sold on the Republican front-runners. Trump and Cruz Have Trouble in the Middle

A New Semester, a New Approach to Campus Turmoil

The work of the Yale professor who was berated by students helps explain the ‘emotional stampede’ and how to address it. A New Semester, a New Approach to Campus Turmoil

China Disappears Information

There is a connection between Beijing’s repression and last week’s market shocks. China Disappears Information

After a Close Shave, the Beardless Status Quo Returns to Politics

House Speaker Paul Ryan loses the beard, the most derided facial hair since Thomas Dewey’s mustache. After a Close Shave, the Beardless Status Quo Returns to Politics

In Age of Google, Librarians Get Shelved

A library-science degree can’t compete with online search, but we still have a role. In Age of Google, Librarians Get Shelved

Notable & Quotable: Gender Integration in the Marine Corps

‘An opportunity to update the position titles and descriptions to demonstrate through this language that women are included.’ Notable & Quotable: Gender Integration in the Marine Corps

North Korea's Cuban Friends

The Castro boys now have a U.S. Hellfire missile to share with Kim Jong Un. North Korea's Cuban Friends

Muslims and the Police

New York City ignores the lessons of its antiterror success. Muslims and the Police

A Speech Mugging in Montana

A case of twisting campaign-finance law for partisan ends. A Speech Mugging in Montana

Europe's Closing Borders

Support for free travel is contingent on better law and order. Europe's Closing Borders

Chris Christie Makes His Charge

The New Jersey governor on why senators make lousy presidents and how his focus on New Hampshire is paying off. Chris Christie Makes His Charge

Does Donald Want to Be President?

If he put up some real money and showed any sign of broadening his message, we might believe. Does Donald Want to Be President?

Gandhi the Imperialist

Gandhi fought for Indian rights in South Africa, but his concern for the black majority was minimal. Gandhi the Imperialist

Cain and Abel, Michael and Fredo, Cuomo and de Blasio

They were once brothers in liberalism, but now the governor regularly yanks the mayor’s chain, especially about homelessness. Cain and Abel, Michael and Fredo, Cuomo and de Blasio

The Myths of China's Currency 'Manipulation'

Movements in the yuan’s nominal exchange rate do not affect long-term trade flows or jobs in the U.S. The Myths of China's Currency 'Manipulation'

Taking Trump Seriously

Plus a taxpayer victory over the IRS. Taking Trump Seriously

Town-Hall Surprise

CNN’s forum turned out to be journalism, not propaganda. Town-Hall Surprise

The China Panic

Policy disarray is leading to fears of a deeper economic slide. The China Panic

An IRS Retreat on Charity

The agency pulls its proposal to sweep up small-donor records. An IRS Retreat on Charity

Ben Carson's Pure Flat Tax

The retired doctor contrasts his proposal with the VAT. Ben Carson's Pure Flat Tax

The GOP Establishment's Civil War

A free-for-all between Christie, Rubio, Cruz and others, while Trump hovers above it all. The GOP Establishment's Civil War

It's the American Dream, Stupid

A few candidates, at least, get it: The GOP needs Jack Kemp’s aspirational agenda. It's the American Dream, Stupid

Crayons Down, Kids. It's Hillary Story Time

Two new picture books depict Mrs. Clinton with a hagiographic glow that even kindergartners might find hard to swallow Crayons Down, Kids. It's Hillary Story Time

Are Allah and Jesus the Same God?

Wheaton College gets caught up in a wrangle over teaching about Islam and Christianity. Are Allah and Jesus the Same God?

The Recession Caused by Low Oil Prices

Misery for oil incumbents from the fracking boom is spilling into the global economy. But there is cause for optimism. The Recession Caused by Low Oil Prices

A Republican Cure for Liberal Failures on Poverty

Trillions of federal dollars have been spent, to little effect. Let’s focus on jobs, education and opportunity. A Republican Cure for Liberal Failures on Poverty

Saving Corporate Cash by Hiring a Chief Health Officer

Productivity losses from health-related matters cost American businesses tens of billions annually. Saving Corporate Cash by Hiring a Chief Health Officer

The Trump-Carson War on Political Correctness

Plus Washington hurts the airline passengers it tried to help and Li’l’ Kim tests a bomb. The Trump-Carson War on Political Correctness

Trump vs. Sanders

Stranger things have happened. Or have they? Trump vs. Sanders

The New Nuclear Proliferation Age

North Korea’s test shows the continuing failure of arms control. The New Nuclear Proliferation Age

Stranded at the Airport

A rule to stop tarmac delays leads to more flight cancellations. Stranded at the Airport

New York's Fantasy Fraud

Schneiderman tries to protect the state gambling monopoly. New York's Fantasy Fraud

Revolt of the Politically Incorrect

Donald Trump and Ben Carson popped the valves on decades of pent-up PC pressure. Revolt of the Politically Incorrect

S.O.S. for a Declining American Navy

Today’s 272-ship fleet isn’t nearly enough. The U.S. needs 350 ships to meet the rising global dangers. S.O.S. for a Declining American Navy

No, You Don't Need 'Closure'

As a cancer doctor, I see death—and see how the loss of a loved one is a part of each person’s life forever. No, You Don't Need 'Closure'

The Latest Tax on Business Hits Visas for High-Skill Workers

Making companies pay $4,000-$4,500 more for every specialized professional from overseas. The Latest Tax on Business Hits Visas for High-Skill Workers

My Crystal-Ball Score---Plus 2016 Predictions

Hillary will be let off the hook. An MVP for Cam Newton. Obama will improve his golf. My Crystal-Ball Score---Plus 2016 Predictions

Repealing ObamaCare

Congress prepares to send a bill gutting the law to the President’s desk. Plus, Obama repeals a Clinton gun policy. Repealing ObamaCare

Birthday Cruz

Who is—and isn’t—a “natural born Citizen”? Birthday Cruz

A Victory Over ObamaCare

Congress puts a repeal bill on the President’s desk. A Victory Over ObamaCare

The Billionaire Gun-Control Loophole

Democrats discover the joys of political spending by the rich. The Billionaire Gun-Control Loophole

The Western Land Revolt

The Bundy siege is wrong, but so is government abuse. The Western Land Revolt

A Glittery Gun-Control Distraction

Obama tightens rules for gun dealers—which will do little other than allow him to duck the real questions. A Glittery Gun-Control Distraction

How Trump-Style Politics Turned California Into a Blue State

In 1984, 45% of the state’s Hispanics voted for Reagan. Then Pete Wilson drove them into Democrats’ arms. How Trump-Style Politics Turned California Into a Blue State

Don't Blame Oil for Global Chaos

Cheap energy is a symptom, not a cause, of the world’s geopolitical mess. Don't Blame Oil for Global Chaos

The Corn-Fed Albatross Called Ethanol

The renewable fuel has cost drivers an extra $83 billion to fill their tanks since 2007, and it does little or no good for the climate. The Corn-Fed Albatross Called Ethanol

Fixing Puerto Rico's Debt Mess

Bankruptcy can work, but bankruptcy laws need to be changed to ensure fair treatment of creditors. Fixing Puerto Rico's Debt Mess

Hillary's Chance to Hijack the Populist Surge

Frustrated by anemic growth, voters can be won over with a solid economic plan. Hillary's Chance to Hijack the Populist Surge

Shooting Blanks

Obama tries to reverse Clinton’s gun-control blunder. Shooting Blanks

The GOP's 2016 Opportunity

Why Republicans have a strong chance to retake the White House. The GOP's 2016 Opportunity

Sunni Arab Solidarity

Bahrain and the U.A.E. join Saudi Arabia in ignoring a U.S. they don’t trust. Sunni Arab Solidarity

Iran's Congressional Veto

Tehran demands waivers from a new law on visa entries to the U.S. Iran's Congressional Veto

America's Year of Living Dangerously

In 2016, rogue states will take a hammer to the soft plaster of Obama’s resolve. America's Year of Living Dangerously

The Big Dog---Bill Clinton---Gets Fixed

It was a ‘subdued’ former president who turned out for Hillary in New Hampshire this week. The Big Dog---Bill Clinton---Gets Fixed

The Transgender Battle Line: Childhood

Psychologists have learned how to treat adults with gender dysphoria, but how about 5-year-olds? The Transgender Battle Line: Childhood

New Evidence on the Phony 'Retirement Crisis'

A CBO study shows that Social Security benefits are far from meager, despite progressive claims. New Evidence on the Phony 'Retirement Crisis'

The Clash

Was Mrs. Clinton right about Trump and terror recruitment? The Clash

Who Lost the Saudis?

Iran and Russia have an interest in toppling the House of Saud. Who Lost the Saudis?

The Reusable American Rockets

Two U.S. companies have landed a rocket safely after space flight. The Reusable American Rockets

When Progressives Overrule Voters

California annuls an initiative that reformed public pensions. When Progressives Overrule Voters

Why I'm Fighting My Teachers Union

I don’t want to be forced to pay for a political agenda I don’t support. Now the Supreme Court will rule. Why I'm Fighting My Teachers Union

We're Glad We Say No to College Football

Drexel University happily avoids the spending binges that sap resources at far too many other schools. We're Glad We Say No to College Football

Time for a Rigorous National Debate About Surveillance

Post-9/11 measures have been weakened or discarded. A coherent new approach is needed. Time for a Rigorous National Debate About Surveillance

As the Fed Moves, It Needs a Road Map

A clear strategy should include how monetary policy ideally would fit with fiscal policy. As the Fed Moves, It Needs a Road Map

Notable & Quotable: George Lucas and Soviet Cinema

‘I’d say, well, I know a lot of Russian filmmakers and they have a lot more freedom than I have.’ Notable & Quotable: George Lucas and Soviet Cinema

Showdown in Caracas

Venezuelan President Maduro tries to steal the election his party lost in December. Showdown in Caracas

The Mullahs Thank Mr. Obama

Iran responds to the nuclear accord with military aggression. The Mullahs Thank Mr. Obama

A Superior State of Language

One school’s annual list of words that should be banned. A Superior State of Language

Happy New Regulatory Year

Obama plans to make his final year another record for rule-by-decree. Happy New Regulatory Year

Can Jeb Bush Make a Comeback?

The candidate talks about how his father’s foreign policy informs his own, and why voters will choose substance over Trump. Can Jeb Bush Make a Comeback?

Teach Your Children Well: Unhook Them From Technology

Teachers at Mountain Oak say they can immediately detect who has been using devices at home. Teach Your Children Well: Unhook Them From Technology

Islamic State's Deep, Poisonous Roots

The group’s forerunner was Tawhid Wal Jihad, founded in 1999 by Abu Musab al Zarqawi. Islamic State's Deep, Poisonous Roots

Ackman and the Politics of Railroad Mergers

Consolidation would bring useful efficiencies, but the industry dreads opening a door to ‘re-regulation.’ Ackman and the Politics of Railroad Mergers