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America's Enduring Exceptionalism

In any given year, countless men, women and even children die in the hot, arid U.S.-Mexico border region while trying to sneak into this country. What drives so many to risk their lives just for the chance to live in this country? Indeed, why have so ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  13 Nov 2009

Why Spending Won't Grow Our Economy

"The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money" - Margaret Thatcher With our country in the midst of a recession, it's easy to forget the obvious: We still live in the most prosperous and influential country in ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Margaret Thatcher

Another Broken Promise

Shortly after being sworn in as the 44th president, Barack Obama said, "Let me say it as simply as I can. Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency." Powerful and important words. But it's becoming painfully clear that ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  21 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate,  Jim Bunning

Where Government Fails, Room for Private Charities to Thrive

According to a recently released federal government report, the U.S. poverty rate is at its highest level since 1987. Some 13.2 percent of Americans -- 39.8 million -- live in poverty. A stark figure, to be sure, but it particularly hits home because, ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  2 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Lyndon B. Johnson,  Heritage Foundation

Why are We Sending Mixed Messages to Honduras?

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Although those words were first penned more than half a century ago in a dark Birmingham jail, Rev. King's powerful words continue to inspire those facing ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA AND&NBSP, The Heritage Foundation,  21 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Manuel Zelaya,  Hugo Chávez,  U.S. Congress,  Martin Luther King, Jr.,  Barack Obama

Fact Checking the White House: Health Solutions That Help Hispanics

Israel Ortega, Senior Media Services Associate and Spanish newspaper columnist, discusses why Obamacare shortchanges Hispanics in this country and is a wrong headed approach to effectively provide health insurance for those who need it. True health ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  9 Sep 2009

Related Topics: White House

Fear Shouldn't Interfere With a Child's Education

Looking back on our school days, there were always some things we feared: bad grades, lousy lunches and hallway cliques. But those fears seem tame by today's standards. Many children in our nation's public schools have a lot more to fear as they head ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  4 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Heritage Foundation

Obamacare Would Shortchange Hispanics

For most Members of Congress, the month of August is typically a time to relax, unwind and catch up on reading while taking a break from the humidity of Washington, D.C. Unfortunately for them, this isn't a typical August. Before heading home to their ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  24 Aug 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  Barack Obama

Seeking More than Financial Freedom

Why did we come to this country? Rarely do we ever stop for a moment in our busy days at work to wonder why we, or our parents or grandparents, came to this country. But with the U.S. at a crossroad and many of our ancestral homes facing turmoil, ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  29 Jul 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress

Open Markets, Improve Economy

It's no secret that our economy is hurting. Here in Washington, the response has been predictable: increase federal spending. Beginning last fall and continuing through the spring, Congress has been spending at a feverish pace, highlighted by two ...

From ISRAEL ORTEGA, The Heritage Foundation,  27 Jul 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress

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