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The Heritage Foundation has announced the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) as a recipient of the Heritage Innovation Prize. The award, which comes with a $100,000 grant, will support AAPLOG's Abortion Pill Reversal Education and Recruitment Project. This initiative aims to educate physicians, patients, insurance providers, and the general public about abortion pill reversals through Continuing Medical Education (CME) and an extensive media campaign.
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The Heritage Foundation has announced Feds for Freedom as the recipient of its Innovation Prize. The grassroots organization will receive a $100,000 award for its work in exposing radical progressive policies within the federal government.
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The Heritage Foundation has announced the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) as the recipient of its Innovation Prize. The CCV will receive a $100,000 award to support its Education Restoration Initiative, which aims to address issues within Ohio's government-run education system.
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The Heritage Foundation announced its latest Innovation Prize winners today, spanning various categories. The recipients include the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG), American Accountability Foundation, Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN), Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), The Claremont Institute, The College Fix, Feds for Freedom, Immigration Accountability Project, and the Institute for Family Studies & Ethics and Public Policy Center.
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The Heritage Foundation has selected the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) and Institute for Family Studies (IFS) as recipients of the Heritage Innovation Prize. Each group will receive a $50,000 award in support of their work to protect children online. EPPC, in partnership with IFS, recently launched its ‘Protect Kids Online’ initiative. This initiative provides resources to parents, policymakers, and religious leaders to combat challenges associated with rapid technological developments.
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The Heritage Foundation has chosen The College Fix, a higher-education news website run by the Student Free Press Association, as the recipient of its Innovation Prize. The award comes with a $100,000 prize that will aid The College Fix in promoting leadership development and preparing for 2025.
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The Heritage Foundation has selected The Immigration Accountability Project (IAP) as the recipient of its Innovation Prize. IAP will receive a $100,000 award to support its efforts in keeping immigration issues and the ongoing border crisis at the forefront of voters' minds through 2024. The organization plans to create engaging content and use geo-targeted social media ads to educate voters about their Members of Congress's actions—or lack thereof—towards changing and improving immigration policy, and how these actions impact public safety, education, healthcare, and...
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The Supreme Court issued a decision today in the case of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services, affirming that the CFPB's ongoing financial independence from Congress under Dodd-Frank is constitutionally permissible under the Appropriations Clause.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on Wednesday morning, revealing that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in April and 3.4% in the 12 months ending in April. The report also showed that monthly core inflation, excluding food and energy, was at 0.3%, while annual core inflation was at 3.6%.
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As National Police Week commences, The Heritage Foundation's leading crime experts and former prosecutors are calling for national support for law enforcement communities amidst a surge in crime across the United States.
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The Heritage Foundation has published a report titled “The Sale of U.S. Real Estate to Foreign Adversaries Threatens National Security,” exploring the national security threats posed by the Communist Chinese Party (CCP)'s acquisition of U.S. real estate. As tensions between China and the United States rise, federal national security agencies and state governments are urged to safeguard the nation from these emerging threats.
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Today, a bicameral and bipartisan group in Congress issued their guidance for a National Maritime Strategy focused on reversing the decline of America’s maritime power. Their report highlights the maritime power of China compared to where the United States is today. China has 35 times as many ocean vessels than the United States. It has nearly four times as many workers in its shipbuilding workforce. China is building 1,700 more ships a year than the United States.
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Today, The Heritage Foundation unveiled a new initiative entitled “Chinese Handcuffs: China’s Immobilizing Trap on U.S. Energy, Security, and Prosperity.” The project aims to shed light on the Chinese Communist Party's strategic control over "green energy" sources and the implications of the American Left's collaboration with the CCP in the fight against climate change.Victoria Coates, Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for national security and foreign policy at The Heritage Foundation, emphasized the importance of understanding Communist...
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WASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project has raised concerns about the Biden Administration's alleged attempts to manipulate the election process in favor of the Democratic Party. The Project recently obtained records revealing a concerning level of coordination between the White House and left-wing groups to boost left-wing voter registration.According to a memo released by the Oversight Project, documents obtained through a FOIA request indicated that the Department of Justice engaged with left-wing organizations in discussions related to voter...
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WASHINGTON—Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reinstated an Obama-era “net neutrality” order that subjects internet service providers to more stringent regulations.Annie Chestnut Tutor, policy analyst, and Daniel Cochrane, senior research associate in the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, expressed concerns about the reinstatement. Tutor and Cochrane highlighted that the FCC's Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet rule, adopted to preserve a "free and open internet," may have unintended consequences. They emphasized that the order...
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The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has taken a significant step in their pursuit of transparency and accountability by urging a Manhattan judge to compel Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to produce long-overdue records. The Oversight Project's chief counsel, Kyle Brosnan, expressed frustration over the delay in receiving the requested information, stating, “Enough is enough. President Trump is currently sitting trial in a Manhattan courtroom because of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s politicized lawfare."The records in question pertain to...
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WASHINGTON—Last night, the United States Senate passed a foreign aid package totaling $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law shortly.In response to the Senate passage, Heritage Foundation Vice President Victoria Coates expressed her concerns about the implications of the aid package. She stated, “Proponents of Congress’ latest foreign aid package believe that it sends a strong message to Communist China. They’re right—but it may not be the message the supporters of the supplemental imagine it...
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WASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation welcomed Shane McCullar to its Board of Trustees following his election. McCullar, a stalwart conservative, expert financier, real estate broker, and chief executive, is now part of the esteemed board overseeing the organization.Barb Van Andel-Gaby, the Chairman of the Heritage Board of Trustees, expressed her excitement about McCullar's addition to the board, highlighting his exceptional business accomplishments and dedication to his community and country. She stated, "I am thrilled to welcome Shane McCullar to the Board of Trustees....
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WASHINGTON—Heritage Foundation tax policy expert Preston Brashers has issued a statement criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's economic policies on Tax Day. Brashers highlighted the burden placed on American taxpayers under the current administration, stating, “While Tax Day only comes once a year, under the Biden-Harris administration, every day feels like Tax Day as the American people foot the bill for their radical economic inflation-inducing agenda."Brashers pointed out the significant impact of the administration's policies on the economy, mentioning that...
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The Heritage Foundation has released new polling data revealing the sentiments of moderate Americans in key swing states regarding funding for Ukraine and border security. The polling, conducted by RMG Research, INC., highlights a majority opposition to sending more funding to Ukraine before addressing border security concerns in the United States.Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, expressed that moderate voters in battleground states are more focused on securing the country's borders rather than increasing aid to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for...