The Climate Police Escalate

A subpoena hits a think tank that resists progressive orthodoxy. The Climate Police Escalate

Harry Wu's Legacy

A former political prisoner exposed the abuses of China’s gulag. Harry Wu's Legacy

The GOP Convention Blockers

A campaign to stop business funding for the Cleveland conclave. The GOP Convention Blockers

The Uberization of Banking

The fintech entrepreneur behind SoFi wants to move lending away from the big banks and onto your smartphone. The Uberization of Banking

How Tom Wheeler Made Cable King

Netflix and Charter’s gaming of a cable merger shows how net neutrality puts lobbyists in charge. How Tom Wheeler Made Cable King

Alaska's Folly: Politicians Contemplate a State Income Tax

Republicans in Juneau would sock the state economy rather than tap a $51 billion reserve fund. Alaska's Folly: Politicians Contemplate a State Income Tax

After Death, the Wonderful World Moves On

Grieving for a loved one can take months. But life races forward—as it will, someday, without us, too. After Death, the Wonderful World Moves On

Notable & Quotable: Good-for-Nothing Gender

‘For all of Facebook’s 71-genders-and-counting, the experience of self cannot be all that different.’ Notable & Quotable: Good-for-Nothing Gender

Prince's Legacy, and Trump's

What’s in a name? A huge tax bill. Prince's Legacy, and Trump's

Mental Dystrophy at the FDA

How the bureaucracy denies a new drug for a deadly disease. Mental Dystrophy at the FDA

Make America Grow Again

The economy barely dodges recession, and Washington yawns. Make America Grow Again

The Agony of a Trump Delegate

Rules may say they’re bound to The Donald, but many are thinking through their options. The Agony of a Trump Delegate

Simple Patriotism Trumps Ideology

After 16 years, Americans have grown tired of both conservative and liberal abstractions. Simple Patriotism Trumps Ideology

The Blame-Thy-Neighbor Economic Excuse

Faced with stagnation, the big economies cite vague ‘headwinds’ and play a devaluation tit-for-tat. The Blame-Thy-Neighbor Economic Excuse

A Supreme Court Challenge for Democrats

Ending ugly confirmation battles would be good for the high court. But a truce cannot be one-sided. A Supreme Court Challenge for Democrats

Praying by Doing, Classroom Edition

Emerson saw prayer ‘in all action.’ At graduation time, my students get prayerful. Praying by Doing, Classroom Edition

U.S. Air Power Needs an F-22 Upgrade

Congress should consider resurrecting the jet or finding a suitable replacement. U.S. Air Power Needs an F-22 Upgrade

How George McGovern Made Donald Trump Possible

Republicans adopted the 1970 nominating reforms that even Democrats have long since modified. How George McGovern Made Donald Trump Possible

Britain's Retail Assassins

Government is an accomplice in the BHS whodunit. Britain's Retail Assassins

Clinton Attacks the Obama Economy

And the U.S. Government abandons a CIA agent. Clinton Attacks the Obama Economy

The Opposite of Reagan

Obama says he can’t communicate his successes. The Opposite of Reagan

A Trump-First Foreign Policy

The candidate critiques Obama but also shares some of his views. A Trump-First Foreign Policy

The Cruz-Fiorina Ticket

The Texan throws a Hail Mary to try to win Indiana next week. The Cruz-Fiorina Ticket

A U.S. Spy Left to Hang

Washington has abandoned a CIA agent facing jail in Europe. A U.S. Spy Left to Hang

The Clinton Pivot Begins

You’re about to meet the second coming of Franklin Roosevelt and Bill Clinton. The Clinton Pivot Begins

America's Coming Tax Increase

With the deficit projected to hit 5% of GDP in only a decade, the choice is either spending cuts or tax hikes. America's Coming Tax Increase

Homicide's Role in the Racial Life-Expectancy Gap

To narrow the black-white difference even more than we already have, treat violence like it’s a disease. Homicide's Role in the Racial Life-Expectancy Gap

How to Bring the 'Internet of Things' to Life

Today a smart home nearly requires an IT specialist. What if wireless carriers managed those gadgets? How to Bring the 'Internet of Things' to Life

Encryption Without Tears

Data security and compliance with the justice system don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Encryption Without Tears

Unity Won't Come Easy for Either Party

Many voters already are preparing to flee if Donald and Hillary become the nominees. Unity Won't Come Easy for Either Party

In Defense of Federal Food Aid

Alleviating food insecurity is not only a moral imperative; it also makes good economic sense. In Defense of Federal Food Aid

An Uneasy View Across the English Channel

Britain decides whether to stay in a political union meant to solve historical problems it doesn’t have. An Uneasy View Across the English Channel

Will Justices Criminalize the Clinton Foundation?

Plus, the IRS conducts warrantless email searches. Will Justices Criminalize the Clinton Foundation?

Trump Shatters the Glass Ceiling

But will the “woman card” do him in? Trump Shatters the Glass Ceiling

Politics Is Not a Crime

If Bob McDonnell is guilty of corruption, then so is Hillary Clinton. Politics Is Not a Crime

You've Got Mail and Uncle Sam Read It

Congress moves to protect your email from federal snoops. You've Got Mail and Uncle Sam Read It

Trump's Eastern Sweep

The New Yorker’s opponents are running out of states to stop him. Trump's Eastern Sweep

Hillary's Debt to Sanders and Trump

Next to her rivals’ gloomy rhetoric about America the bleak, she almost looks like a beacon of hope. Hillary's Debt to Sanders and Trump

The Auto Emissions Crackup

One more example of what an analyst calls ‘sophisticated state failure.’ The Auto Emissions Crackup

Can I Get That With Extra GMO?

A Vermont labeling law will burden industry and encourage baseless fears about scientific progress. Can I Get That With Extra GMO?

How Trump Killed Reaganism

There have been three GOP revolutions since World War II. No telling what’s next. How Trump Killed Reaganism

Buying Yahoo Without Coming Off as One

The company’s core business isn’t thriving, but suitors are reportedly offering as much as $8 billion. Buying Yahoo Without Coming Off as One

Submarines Down Under

Australia rejects a Japanese bid after Chinese pressure. Submarines Down Under

Hillary's Soccer Whopper

Plus, Curt Schilling is right on the science. Hillary's Soccer Whopper

What's Really Killing India's Smokers

Misinformation about e-cigarettes and vaping presents a growing threat to public health. What's Really Killing India's Smokers

Jakarta's Tax Experiment

A flat tax would spur growth and bring more revenue for Indonesia. Jakarta's Tax Experiment

Austria's Refugee Warning

The migrant crisis revives the far-right Freedom Party. Austria's Refugee Warning

Smug Alert

Some conservatives are starting to sound like liberals. Smug Alert

Cruz and Kasich Hang Together

If Trump is as popular as he claims, he should welcome their move. Cruz and Kasich Hang Together

Government Crime and Punishment

Accountability in Michigan but not in Washington, D.C. Government Crime and Punishment

The Encryption Farce

Justice and the FBI can’t get their Apple stories straight. The Encryption Farce

Curt Schilling the Science Guy

From climate change to restrooms, Democrats are increasingly the anti-science party. Curt Schilling the Science Guy

The Anti-Israel Money Trail

Pro-Palestinian campus activists have some ‘very smelly’ financial supporters. The Anti-Israel Money Trail

Women's Soccer Plays a Phony Pay Game

Complaints about an alleged pay gap are a public-relations ploy to get a sweetened union contract. Women's Soccer Plays a Phony Pay Game

Bring on a Third-Party Candidate

Establishment America deserves disruption, but not of the Sanders or Trump type. Here’s how to do it. Bring on a Third-Party Candidate

Let's Make a Deal

The Cruz-Kasich alliance, plus a delightfully strained defense of Mrs. Clinton. Let's Make a Deal

Consumer Financial Protection Racket

How much power should one unelected federal official have? Consumer Financial Protection Racket

Obama's British Trade Threat

A U.S.-U.K. deal would be possible and desirable. Obama's British Trade Threat

An Uber Shakedown

Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan has a wealth-sharing business model. An Uber Shakedown

The Lessons of Our Bond War

After years of avoiding its obligations, Argentina made a deal with my firm and others that sends a good message on lending. The Lessons of Our Bond War

Trump Models for Open Borders

The candidate flip-flops on H-1B visas, but as a businessman he knows their value. Trump Models for Open Borders

Schumer's Self-Detonating Confirmation Demand

His insistence that SEC nominees reveal how they would vote on a speech matter ensures they would have to recuse themselves. Schumer's Self-Detonating Confirmation Demand

National Parks: Lost in the Wilds of Neglect

The maintenance backlog is $12 billion—and it shows. Here’s how to start afresh. National Parks: Lost in the Wilds of Neglect

It's Eisenhower Time for the Republicans

A military hero could bring the party together and avoid a rout in fall. It's Eisenhower Time for the Republicans

Notable & Quotable: Obama's Indifference to Democracy

Historian Andrew Roberts: ‘Obama has turned his back on this fundamental duty.’ Notable & Quotable: Obama's Indifference to Democracy

El Salvador's Market Economy Under Siege

A broke government wants to loot private pension accounts. El Salvador's Market Economy Under Siege

Puerto Rico at the Brink

The GOP may muff a chance to clean up the island’s debt mess. Puerto Rico at the Brink

Brush Up Your Shakespeare

A global approval rating Mr. Trump and Mrs. Clinton can only envy. Brush Up Your Shakespeare

Donald Trump: Roles of a Lifetime

Changing political personas, mid-campaign, is harder than it used to be. Donald Trump: Roles of a Lifetime

Ted Cruz's Establishment Turn

The Texan now needs the support of the same GOP elites he has derided to beat Donald Trump at the July convention. Ted Cruz's Establishment Turn

The Green Unreality Show

Politicians from 175 countries agree to keep doing whatever they intended to do anyway. The Green Unreality Show

Obama, Cameron and the Day of the 'Remains'

The president’s entry into the ‘Brexit’ debate included adding to the economic scaremongering. Obama, Cameron and the Day of the 'Remains'

How a Crony Regulation Buried Catholic Tombstone Sales

Monument firms, fed up with competition from the Newark Archdiocese, pray for politicians’ protection. How a Crony Regulation Buried Catholic Tombstone Sales

Anyone Can Be the Nominee!

All it takes is 1,237 delegates. Anyone Can Be the Nominee!

The FDA vs. Austin Leclaire

The agency sits on a new treatment for a deadly muscular disease. The FDA vs. Austin Leclaire

A Hong Kong Judge's Warning

China is reneging on another promise: an independent judiciary. A Hong Kong Judge's Warning

Free Speech 1 Kamala Harris 0

A federal judge blocks an attempt to disclose conservative donors. Free Speech 1, Kamala Harris 0

That Moment When 2016 Hits You

‘I felt a wave of sadness,’ said one friend. This year’s politics have that effect on a lot of Americans. That Moment When 2016 Hits You

Little Sisters of the Poor Say 'Yes' to the Court

The government can offer contraceptives to women without entangling us—or violating our faith. Little Sisters of the Poor Say 'Yes' to the Court

Five Big Truths About Trade

In 2000, the U.S. jobless rate was 4%, despite a trade imbalance larger than today’s. How could that be? Five Big Truths About Trade

The Optimistic Conservatism of Passover

Rehearse the story of liberty gained and be humble—honor what has gone before. The Optimistic Conservatism of Passover

How the FCC's 'Set-Top Box' Rule Hurts Consumers

Cable already has steady competition. Opening the box will only raise costs and reduce innovation. How the FCC's 'Set-Top Box' Rule Hurts Consumers

Obama's Illusions About Post-Castro Cuba

A faux democratization will conceal the military’s grip on power through a dominant political party. Obama's Illusions About Post-Castro Cuba

Berning the Clinton Establishment

Hillary entered the race hoping to revive the Clinton era. Now she has betrayed it. Berning the Clinton Establishment

Donald Trump's Path

Cruz and Kasich have some major decisions to make. Donald Trump's Path

Change for a $20

Harriet Tubman is an inspired choice to replace Andrew Jackson. Change for a $20

Iran and the U.S. Constitution

A victory for terror victims—and the separation of powers. Iran and the U.S. Constitution

Let's Get This Straight About the Convention

As we’re in a position to know, majority rule always has and always will guide the Republican gathering. Let's Get This Straight About the Convention

Campus Unicorns: Conservative Teachers

One professor told us he was ‘lying to people all the time’ to hide his politics. Campus Unicorns: Conservative Teachers

Bernie Sanders's Legacy

After 87 months of Obama, why are young liberals asking for ‘change’? Bernie Sanders's Legacy

Trump's Emptiest Threat

The Donald can’t bolt the GOP to run as an independent—by June it will be too late. Trump's Emptiest Threat

An Insurance Giant Quits ObamaCare

Plus Hillary hits a new high in unpopularity. An Insurance Giant Quits ObamaCare

New York Values Trump

But his bigger-than-expected win doesn’t change much. New York Values Trump

A Big ObamaCare Exit

America’s largest health insurer flees after incurring huge losses. A Big ObamaCare Exit

Clinton's Negative Majority

She’s getting more unpopular the longer the campaign goes on. Clinton's Negative Majority

Obama's Rendezvous in Riyadh

How to repair the damage to the U.S.-Arab alliance. Obama's Rendezvous in Riyadh

Monetary Reform or Trade War

Trump is right that other countries seek advantage by devaluing their money. But the fix isn’t tariffs. Monetary Reform or Trade War

Broadening the Oversight of a Free and Open Internet

Stewardship by the global community will guard against ‘capture’ by one group or government. Broadening the Oversight of a Free and Open Internet

How to Think About a Running Mate

The electoral gains are negligible. Better to focus on someone who could govern. How to Think About a Running Mate

Big Banks Aren't the Problem

The Richmond Fed says 61% of debts are guaranteed by government. Big Banks Aren't the Problem

Notable & Quotable: 'When Bitcoin Grows Up'

Journalist John Lanchester wonders about the safety of cryptocurrency. Notable & Quotable: 'When Bitcoin Grows Up'

Why We're Reviewing Asset Managers

Assessing risk is vital to identify emerging threats before they can do damage. Why We're Reviewing Asset Managers

Why Won't Trump Spend?

Unwilling to fund a national campaign, he loses again in Wyoming. Why Won't Trump Spend?

Tired of Winning

Mrs. Clinton nears victory as her popularity declines. Tired of Winning

Trump's Bully Pulpit

His threats to blow up the July convention are a sign of weakness. Trump's Bully Pulpit

American Self-Censorship Association

The ABA again bows to fear of ‘upsetting the Chinese government.’ American Self-Censorship Association

Obama's Ed-Run

The Administration tries to dictate state and local school funding. Obama's Ed-Run

Brooklyn's Other Jackie Robinson

Would he like having his name on a school where black kids aren’t learning? Brooklyn's Other Jackie Robinson

Merkel's Road to Moral Surrender

Germany’s recklessly humanitarian leader betrays her country’s liberal values. Merkel's Road to Moral Surrender

GOP Delegate-Hunting Strategies for the New York Primary

Trump needs voter-rich Long Island to make up for weakness elsewhere as Cruz and Kasich work to keep him under 50%. GOP Delegate-Hunting Strategies for the New York Primary

Impeachment Won't Save Brazil

Government spending, eating up 41% of GDP, is smothering the economy of the still-emerging nation. Impeachment Won't Save Brazil

Securing Peace With Trade and Diplomacy

Presidential candidates on both sides seem to have forgotten the lessons of the post-Vietnam War era. Securing Peace With Trade and Diplomacy

Wolfgang Schäuble Tries to Save the Euro

A timely warning that there’s a limit to how much Germans are prepared to sacrifice for an economic vision they don’t share. Wolfgang Schäuble Tries to Save the Euro

Parting Companies

Trump chills corporate sponsorship—for both parties. Parting Companies

'I Am President. I Am Not King'

The Supreme Court turns to Obama’s lawless immigration order. 'I Am President. I Am Not King'

Cardinal Bernie

Sanders won’t like what a papal encyclical says about socialism. Cardinal Bernie

The Other Debt-Free College Idea

Purdue University tries income sharing to finance higher education. The Other Debt-Free College Idea

The Candidates Ignore Rising Military Dangers

Obama is weakening U.S. defenses and credibility, but there’s little debate about the growing risk of war. The Candidates Ignore Rising Military Dangers

A Hollywood Hit-Job on Justice Clarence Thomas

I covered the confirmation hearings in 1991. HBO’s movie heavily edits history to favor Anita Hill. A Hollywood Hit-Job on Justice Clarence Thomas

Brazil's Impeachment Drama

The vote is part of a growing regional swing against left-wing populism. Brazil's Impeachment Drama

Obama's 'Splinternet' Legacy

Mark Zuckerberg’s dreams are at odds with the White House’s plans. Obama's 'Splinternet' Legacy

China's Dubious Growth

Nominal GDP surges due to stimulus, and so does debt. China's Dubious Growth

Tracing Thankfulness to Its Headwaters

Gratitude in a nation that is a cornucopia of richness. Tracing Thankfulness to Its Headwaters

Germany Can't Save Europe

Berlin needs tax cuts for growth, not more Keynesian spending. Germany Can't Save Europe

Notable & Quotable: 'Farm to Fable'

‘I’ve been had, from the snapper down to the beef.’ Notable & Quotable: 'Farm to Fable'

No Justice for Business

A small Minnesota company fights a bad prosecution—and wins. But where’s the redress? No Justice for Business

Veterans Days

Aging athletes provide an inspiring respite from our dreary politics. Veterans Days

Harvard's Final Insult

The university will ban students from governing their own social lives. Harvard's Final Insult

Trump Can't Break the Republican Party

Republicans may be split temporarily, but there is no deep Trumpist movement to push permanent schism. Trump Can't Break the Republican Party

Climate Crowd Ignores a Scientific Fraud

A defective radiation-risk standard holds back our most important low-carbon energy source. Climate Crowd Ignores a Scientific Fraud

The Great Recession Blame Game

Banks took the heat, but it was Washington that propped up subprime debt and then stymied recovery. The Great Recession Blame Game

In the Venomous Tweeter Era, Hankering for the Artful Squelcher

The ability to offer a nimble rejoinder once enjoyed a place of honor in the Saturday Evening Post. In the Venomous Tweeter Era, Hankering for the Artful Squelcher

Orange County's Political Divide Has Activists Seeing Red

Inland residents are trying to roll back taxes—but the idea is portrayed as a coup by rich beachdwellers. Orange County's Political Divide Has Activists Seeing Red

Safe Space for the Gander

Turnabout is fair play at Ohio State. Safe Space for the Gander

California's Water Injustice

Despite El Niño rains, the feds keep favoring fish over farmers. California's Water Injustice

Prisoner of the Ayatollahs

A pro-democracy leader under house arrest demands justice. Prisoner of the Ayatollahs

The Yen Flashes Danger

Negative interest rates appear to have backfired on Japan. The Yen Flashes Danger

The Wall Street I Have Known

Bernie Sanders should ask people like me—refugees from collectivist paradises—about income inequality. The Wall Street I Have Known

Let Me Ask America a Question

How has the ‘system’ been working out for you and your family? No wonder voters demand change. Let Me Ask America a Question

Bernie's Spinal Surgery on CEOs

A few firms are finally standing up to defend themselves from the left’s nonstop attacks. Bernie's Spinal Surgery on CEOs

Missing the Bigger Story About the Pope

Divorce was a minor topic in Francis’ recent writing about love in the family. Missing the Bigger Story About the Pope

A New Map of Poverty, a New Approach to International Aid

When 70% of the world’s poorest people live in nations defined as middle income, it’s time for change. A New Map of Poverty, a New Approach to International Aid

The Trump Vanity Project

Plus, Dodd-Frank faces new court challenges. The Trump Vanity Project

Can This Marriage Be Saved?

The Democratic campaign gets ugly. Can This Marriage Be Saved?

Dodd-Frank in Retreat

Regulators admit the law hasn’t worked while judges question abuses. Dodd-Frank in Retreat

Trouble in Kim's Kitchen

North Korean defectors raise questions about the regime’s control. Trouble in Kim's Kitchen

Verizon's Political Strike

Sanders and Clinton join picket lines on behalf of the rotary-phone era. Verizon's Political Strike

The Algorithm Is an Editor

Google, Facebook and other tech companies say they aren’t news organizations, but the claim is becoming increasingly implausible. The Algorithm Is an Editor

Trump's New York Values

Donald Trump is running against two things—immigration and free trade—that made New York City great again. Trump's New York Values

Vanity Will Be The Donald's Undoing

Trump thinks he is so rich, famous and athletic that he can skip a real campaign. Vanity Will Be The Donald's Undoing

Lusting After Fame and Fortune With Robert Mapplethorpe

A dual retrospective of the work of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is a worthwhile effort, but one that exposes his limitations. Lusting After Fame and Fortune With Robert Mapplethorpe

Misplaced Worries About Solo Investors

Criticism of how customers’ orders are routed reflects a misunderstanding of how market centers compete. Misplaced Worries About Solo Investors

Why the MetLife Case Bears Watching Well Beyond Wall Street

A ruling against federal regulators could mean a brake on the wild growth of the administrative state. Why the MetLife Case Bears Watching Well Beyond Wall Street

The 'Colossal Unmentionable' of the Climate Fraud

Plus the quiet Obama effort to advance the transgender movement. The 'Colossal Unmentionable' of the Climate Fraud

How Is a Wolverine Like a Spotted Owl?

Environmentalists using the Endangered Species Act for political purposes find a new mascot. How Is a Wolverine Like a Spotted Owl?

You May Already Have Lost

A premature postmortem for the GOP. You May Already Have Lost

Paul Ryan Bows Out

He may have to save the GOP House from a presidential blowout. Paul Ryan Bows Out

Puerto Rico's Pension Bailout

The island wants to shake down creditors to avoid reform. Puerto Rico's Pension Bailout

Dallas Property-Rights Abuse

The city drives out long-time businesses to make way for hipsters. Dallas Property-Rights Abuse

Trump's Plan to Win Conservative Support

Newt Gingrich calls it a ‘pivot’—a series of policy speeches tailored to a vital bloc of GOP voters. But will Trump stick to the script? Trump's Plan to Win Conservative Support

History of a Climate Con

Al Gore had a revelation: Energy taxes would be a loser for Obama. History of a Climate Con

How Obama Powers the Transgender Movement

While attention focuses on a North Carolina bathroom law, the White House is pushing a broad special protection agenda. How Obama Powers the Transgender Movement

The Drawbacks of Rate-Your-Doctor Medical Transparency

Encouraging physicians to try to get glowing reviews may skew treatment in unhealthy ways. The Drawbacks of Rate-Your-Doctor Medical Transparency

After Hillary Beats Bernie, She'll Need Him

Clinton may be uninspiring, but her competence could be what 2016 voters want. After Hillary Beats Bernie, She'll Need Him

Singapore Family Feud

The city-state’s reputation for meritocracy comes under attack from an unexpected source. Singapore Family Feud

Hillary Aims for Hilarity

If only she had a day job, she could keep it. Hillary Aims for Hilarity

Trump's Delegate Whine

Scalia’s lesson for candidates who gripe about party nominating rules: Get over it. Trump's Delegate Whine

Bernie Sees Panama Red

The 2011 U.S. trade deal enhanced tax transparency. Bernie Sees Panama Red

A Phishy Plan to Protect Privacy

The FCC regulates private data use—except by Google or Amazon. A Phishy Plan to Protect Privacy

The Pay-Equity Police Get New Ammunition

Be prepared to report on employees by 14 gender, race or ethnicity groups, within 12 pay bands. The Pay-Equity Police Get New Ammunition

Islam and the Radical West

The political orthodoxy of the left is the gateway drug to jihad. Islam and the Radical West

Warning: Medicare May Be Bad for Your Heart

Aortic valve replacements are superior to open-heart surgery and less risky. So why are they hard to get? Warning: Medicare May Be Bad for Your Heart

Obama Hides His Iraq War

The White House pretends that Marines fighting ISIS aren’t really there. Obama Hides His Iraq War

An Ode to Bankston, My Gruff, Poetic Boss

Poems spilled out of him without ceremony, each verse a lesson in how to live—and die—with grace. An Ode to Bankston, My Gruff, Poetic Boss

The Trump Fundraiser and the Mosque

A tale of liberal hypocrisy. The Trump Fundraiser and the Mosque

The Cruz Conundrum

The Texan now needs the same Republicans he calls ‘the surrender caucus.’ Good luck. The Cruz Conundrum

Obama on Hillary's Email Intent

The President offers a public defense with legal implications. Obama on Hillary's Email Intent

Alex, Sascha and the Toll of Islamist Terror

Our son-in-law and his sister were among the dead in Brussels. Will the West take the fight to ISIS and will the U.S. lead the way? Alex, Sascha and the Toll of Islamist Terror

Why Are Companies Taking Sides Against Religious Liberty?

Policies intended to encourage inclusion have curdled into antipathy for people of faith. Why Are Companies Taking Sides Against Religious Liberty?

Obama's Ahistorical Scolding About the Supreme Court

The Founders deliberately gave the Senate control over judicial nominees. Read the debate from 1787. Obama's Ahistorical Scolding About the Supreme Court

The 'Corrosive Culture' at Veterans Affairs

Congress stepped in two years ago, but signs of progress are hard to find. The 'Corrosive Culture' at Veterans Affairs

Trump's Crumbling Wall Plan

If Mexico won’t pay, he has in mind an illegal, unworkable way to retaliate. Trump's Crumbling Wall Plan

A Digital Gap Protects Kleptocrats

Authoritarian regimes can bar citizens from finding out what the Panama Papers reveal. A Digital Gap Protects Kleptocrats

Jack Lew's MetLife Tantrum

He’s furious that a judge called out the many flaws in his analysis. Jack Lew's MetLife Tantrum

In Defense of Bill Clinton

No Democrat will speak up for his record in reducing crime. In Defense of Bill Clinton

A Trade Lesson in Trump Scarves

Maybe he should join the movement of textile jobs back to the U.S. A Trade Lesson in Trump Scarves

The Case for a Really Open GOP Convention

The man who defeated Wisconsin prosecutors now says party delegates have the right to choose any nominee they want, and they should use it. The Case for a Really Open GOP Convention

Trying to Get Water to California but Torpedoed by Regulators

The Obama administration and Dianne Feinstein keep blocking a private project to aid the still-parched state. Trying to Get Water to California but Torpedoed by Regulators

A Crooked World Needs Panama

It’s significant that only minimally corrupt Iceland has lost a political leader in the offshore scandal. A Crooked World Needs Panama

Szekspir by Any Other Name Is Still the Bard of Avon

He died 400 years ago but lives on in dozens of languages. Wherefore art thou Loumio? In China. Szekspir by Any Other Name Is Still the Bard of Avon

Notable & Quotable: Thomas Sowell

‘Unfortunately, the real minimum wage is always zero, regardless of the laws.’ Notable & Quotable: Thomas Sowell

Fail to the Chief

Mrs. Clinton’s campaign of self-sabotage. Fail to the Chief

Puerto Rican Debt Parade

Congress needs to impose tough love in exchange for relief. Puerto Rican Debt Parade

Unqualified vs. Un-Democratic

Danger: Clinton and Sanders contents under pressure. Unqualified vs. Un-Democratic

Punished for Blogging at Marquette

A tenured professor faces dismissal after a blog went viral. Punished for Blogging at Marquette

New York's Vote Matters for a Change

Trump tries to recover from his Wisconsin deflation, while Sanders finally gets aggressive. New York's Vote Matters for a Change

A Vast Email Conspiracy

Hillary’s biggest problem isn’t Bernie. It’s the Freedom of Information Act. A Vast Email Conspiracy

Working Overtime to Avoid the Truth

The Labor Department isn’t being straight about the likely effect of adding people to the overtime rolls. Working Overtime to Avoid the Truth

Maybe Free-Range Students Isn't the Way to Go

Make-your-own curricula can hamper growth, in part by teaching us to quit anything we don’t find fun. Maybe Free-Range Students Isn't the Way to Go

Obama's Medicaid Budget Trap

States that took advantage of ObamaCare to expand enrollments have been hit with billions of dollars in unanticipated costs. Obama's Medicaid Budget Trap

The Civil Illiberties Union Targets a Yeshiva

New Jersey’s college grants set off church-state alarms—and years of litigation. The Civil Illiberties Union Targets a Yeshiva

A Giant Lunar Leap For Private Enterprise

Russia, China and the EU are aiming at the moon—but U.S. companies will probably get there first. A Giant Lunar Leap For Private Enterprise

Cruz Gets a Bronx Cheer

He experiences “New York values” firsthand. Cruz Gets a Bronx Cheer

They Want Your IRA

The White House pushes investors toward government accounts. They Want Your IRA

Jack Lew's Political Economy

Pfizer’s CEO nails the reason for slow growth and small wage gains. Jack Lew's Political Economy

America's East Asian Bargain

U.S. troops in Japan and Korea would cost more to base at home. America's East Asian Bargain

Treasury Is Wrong About Our Merger and Growth

The broken U.S. tax system puts American companies like Pfizer at a competitive disadvantage. Treasury Is Wrong About Our Merger and Growth

Panama Bernie

Bernie Sanders’s politics produced the Panama Papers. Panama Bernie

The Not-Trump GOP Rises

The delegate math is getting hard, and New York may not be the lifeline Trump needs. The Not-Trump GOP Rises

The Writin' Side of Merle Haggard

The country legend’s cast of characters—outlaws, misfits and the downtrodden—were drawn from hard experience. The Writin' Side of Merle Haggard

An Overheated Climate Alarm

The White House launches a scary campaign about deadly heat. Guess what: Cold kills more people. An Overheated Climate Alarm

Finding the Money for America the Fixer-Upper

Roads and water systems need repair. Funding can be found by making needed government reforms. Finding the Money for America the Fixer-Upper

Big Labor's Maximum Leverage in California

Jerry Brown gave unions a $15 minimum wage after they threatened a referendum. More policy extortion will follow. Big Labor's Maximum Leverage in California

The Cynical Minimum-Wage Game

Killing job prospects for the less-skilled doesn’t reduce poverty and may well exacerbate it. The Cynical Minimum-Wage Game

A Trump Political Obituary

The Pfizer-Allergan deal looks dead, too. A Trump Political Obituary

Will Trump Drop Out?

The case for Cruz as likely nominee. Will Trump Drop Out?

Jack Lew's Corporate Tax Ambush

Another lawless attempt to scapegoat business in an election year. Jack Lew's Corporate Tax Ambush

Wisconsin Trump Stop

Badger State Republicans vote for Ted Cruz and make a contested convention more likely. Wisconsin Trump Stop

Woodrow Wilson*

A modest proposal for how Princeton can be progressively correct. Woodrow Wilson*

Trump, We Knew Ye

The Donald was never serious about the presidency in the Hillary sense. Trump, We Knew Ye

Lessons From the Ranch: Schooling a Teen in Hard Work

Sen. Ben Sasse’s daughter got a month-long education in caring for cattle and driving a tractor. Lessons From the Ranch: Schooling a Teen in Hard Work

These Five Are the Best We Can Do?

Presidential politics are so degrading, thanks to the press and the Internet, that superior people stay out. These Five Are the Best We Can Do?

The Odds Rise of a Democratic Victory

The U.S. economy and Obama’s approval rating are improving. Bad signs for the GOP. The Odds Rise of a Democratic Victory

Large Banks and Small Banks Are Allies, Not Enemies

The financial-services industry relies on the healthy interdependence of banks of all sizes. Large Banks and Small Banks Are Allies, Not Enemies

Inevitable, Eventual, Irritable

Mrs. Clinton unpacks her adjectives. Inevitable, Eventual, Irritable

The Panama Papers in Perspective

The news here are the incomes and bank accounts of politicians. The Panama Papers in Perspective

Justice Ginsburg Goes Originalist

An 8-0 Court plays it safe on voting rights; Justice Thomas avers. Justice Ginsburg Goes Originalist

The Real Kasich Threat

Trump and Cruz fear GOP convention delegates might prefer a winner. The Real Kasich Threat

Kicking the Oil Business When It's Down

Rising regulatory scrutiny of banks that lend to energy companies is tightening the screws on fossil fuels. Kicking the Oil Business When It's Down

The Little Sisters vs. Notre Dame

On religious liberty, these women have something to teach the Fighting Irish. The Little Sisters vs. Notre Dame

The Next Wave in the Internet's Evolution

First came getting people online. Then the apps era took over. Now a fresh reimagining is taking off. The Next Wave in the Internet's Evolution

How Not to End Cancer in Our Lifetimes

A needlessly more complex consent process will make it harder for patients and researchers to contribute to science. How Not to End Cancer in Our Lifetimes

'C' Is for Corruption

The Clintons are the Brazilianization of American politics. 'C' Is for Corruption

Wisconsin's Conservative Rebound

Plus Robert De Niro takes a bold stand off camera. Wisconsin's Conservative Rebound

Chalk and Awe

The new Free Speech Movement. Chalk and Awe

Cracking Washington's Black Box

A new effort to check the assumptions behind government decisions. Cracking Washington's Black Box

Trump vs. Scott Walker

Wisconsin is doing well following conservative economic reforms. Trump vs. Scott Walker

Supreme Court Water Fight

Even the liberal Justices seem skeptical of denying judicial review. Supreme Court Water Fight

Anti-Vaccination Lunacy Won't Stop

Robert De Niro made the right call in pulling ‘Vaxxed’ from his film festival. But the bogus message rolls on. Anti-Vaccination Lunacy Won't Stop

Virtual Second Thoughts

Worried you’re missing out on the next tech revolution? Probably not going to happen. Virtual Second Thoughts

One Year After the Iran Nuclear Deal

Don’t be fooled. The Iran we have long known—hostile, expansionist, violent—is alive and well. One Year After the Iran Nuclear Deal

Brazil's Middle-Class Revolt

The effort to impeach President Dilma Rousseff is a sign of a maturing democracy. Brazil's Middle-Class Revolt

Notable & Quotable: Cicero on Growing Old

‘Everyone hopes to reach old age, but when it comes, most of us complain about it. People can be foolish and inconsistent.’ Notable & Quotable: Cicero on Growing Old

Notable & Quotable

‘My hope would be, if we understood probability perfectly, then we would be less open to manipulation.’ Notable & Quotable

More Dollars for the Ayatollahs

The U.S. capitulates to Iran’s demand to trade in greenbacks. More Dollars for the Ayatollahs

'Standing Up to the WSJ'

Senator Whitehouse features us in an email to his donors. 'Standing Up to the WSJ'

Making Wisconsin Grate Again

Donald Trump praises the wrong quarterback, Ted Cruz plays the gender card, and John Kasich says a vote for either one is a vote for Hillary Clinton. Making Wisconsin Grate Again

Netflix's Lesson in Net Neutrality Karma

Why the Internet video kingpin’s fast-and-loose political rhetoric is starting to blow back. Netflix's Lesson in Net Neutrality Karma

The Never-Ending Battle Over How to Read the Constitution

Whether Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland is a ‘centrist’ distracts from a much bigger issue. The Never-Ending Battle Over How to Read the Constitution

How to Turn Around a Terrible School

A Mississippi elementary school was transformed by a nonprofit run by Netscape’s former CEO. How to Turn Around a Terrible School

40 Is the New 1,237

A contested convention may be Ron Paul’s revenge. 40 Is the New 1,237