Stopping Socialism

Republicans have some serious explaining to do after the 2026 midterms. And I think the problems go much deeper than poor messaging, voter turnout, or bad candidates. First, where is the Republican vision for America's future? The socialists are offering Americans a radical plan to transform the country. It's a terrible vision, but at least they have one. Meanwhile, far too many Republican politicians seem perfectly content to tinker around the edges of a dysfunctional federal government. Second, Republicans promised to solve the affordability crisis, and they haven't delivered nearly enough. Housing remains unaffordable for millions of families, everyday necessities are still far too expensive, and congressional Republicans have continued to run enormous deficits. They've even wasted precious time pursuing more big-government policies. What happened to dramatically reducing the size and scope of government? Third, regardless of whether you support the war in Iran, the Trump administration failed to convince enough Americans that it deserved to be one of the nation's highest priorities. The war divided the Republican coalition and made the affordability crisis even worse. These are serious failures, and if Republicans don't make some major changes, 2028 could be a disaster. I wrote about all three problems, and what conservatives should do differently, in my new Fox News column. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read it! foxnews.com/opinion/justin-h…

Some wise advice from Charlie Kirk in the wake of a terrible Election Night.

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The 2026 Election was truly a catastrophe for the Republican Party. But there is some hope for those of you who are feeling hopeless today: THE DEMOCRATS WILL UNDOUBTEDLY SCREW THIS UP. Instead of governing with center-left policies, they will go all in on the most insane positions you can think of, at the state and federal levels. The economy will likely get worse. At best, it won’t improve. We’ll be flooded daily with crazy socialist and leftist social rhetoric. And after two years of that, Americans will probably be sick of it and want change (again). So, there’s no need to panic. Democrats are going to blow it like they always do. But there’s a bigger story here. The truth is, voters will never find what they are looking for by electing the “right” politicians in Washington. They keep trying, and that strategy never works. That’s not how America was designed and it’s not who we are. The only way we’ll ever be happy is if state and local communities are allowed to implement the policies people want, getting the federal government out of the equation in nearly all instances. Let Democrats have the left-wing policies they want. Let Republicans do what they want—all the state and local levels. The best ideas will win out. That’s the ONLY WAY to save this country, and I think voters will find this appealing, if only someone will actually deliver the message.

California's proposed "billionaire tax" would completely and utterly destroy what's left of the state's ailing economy. Voters will decide its fate next week. I explain why the policy would be catastrophic in my latest article for @USATODAY. usatoday.com/story/opinion/2…

Does the presence of more guns cause more homicides? That's what the Left has been arguing for decades, all while ignoring the primary purpose for the Second Amendment. But what do the data show?

Big news. After 12 years, I am leaving The Heartland Institute. When I first arrived at Heartland as an intern, I never dreamed that I would eventually become the Institute’s vice president of policy or have the opportunity to accomplish so much. During my time at Heartland, I published more than 1,000 articles, appeared on radio and television more than 400 times, coauthored multiple New York Times bestselling books with @GlennBeck, helped build and lead the movements opposing the Great Reset and ESG, founded and directed a public policy center, and authored dozens of national surveys with Rasmussen Reports. (One of those surveys was described by President Donald Trump as “the most important poll released in the past 20 years.") My work was featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, members of Congress, many of the biggest names in media, and even the White House. Although I am deeply saddened that my time at Heartland has come to an end, I will always be grateful for the wonderful colleagues and friends I have made at the Institute. Their encouragement, friendship, and support made so much of my work possible. I will carry those relationships and countless memories with me for the rest of my life. So, what comes next? After many years of working in the free-market and pro-liberty movement, I am very happy to announce that I have launched a new public policy organization called Our Republic. Our Republic will focus primarily on the newest and most consequential issues threatening freedom in America, especially those involving emerging technologies, rapidly changing economic systems, and powerful global institutions. Many think tanks understandably devote most of their attention to policy debates that have existed for decades. Our Republic has a different primary mission: identifying the emerging threats and opportunities that could shape America’s future before they become widely understood. We will conduct groundbreaking research, uncover important developments that have received little public attention, and give everyday Americans, journalists, and lawmakers the information they need to understand the forces transforming our country. We will continue addressing longstanding policy issues of great importance, but our central focus will be the challenges that are rapidly approaching and that most Americans have never heard about. My time at Heartland may be ending, but my work defending freedom is entering an exciting new chapter. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me over the past 12 years, and I hope you will join me in what comes next. To learn more about Our Republic or support our mission, please visit our-republic.org/

Want to solve the housing crisis? Let Americans build more homes! Government created this problem by restricting development. If you get bureaucrats out of the way, there won't be a housing crisis. Learn more from The Heartland Institute: heartland.org/publications/h…

Want to see something terrifying? Look at this graph showing the federal government's interest payments on the debt. By the time we get to the year 2100, it's $79 trillion per year! If the U.S. doesn't survive the century, it will be because of reckless government spending.

“Come and take it.” I think most Americans really would start another revolution if the government ever tried to take away air conditioning!

Even CNN knows she’s a lunatic Marxist!

Far-left policymakers in California and New York are destroying their economies with terrible socialistic policies. Meanwhile, in Republican-dominated states, the story is very different.