Free markets are essential for freedom

Statistics show that across the nation 69 percent of students entering college believe socialism is a positive economic framework. By the time they graduate that number will have grown to 75 percent who view socialism positively.

Ideological demands put rural healthcare at risk

It is now nearly one month since the House passed its clean continuing resolution to keep open the federal government. On September 19, House Republicans did our job. We passed legislation which would have prevented—and still could immediately end—the shutdown.

Make America healthy

In flying international routes at Delta Air Lines I saw our fellow citizens in every one of the 53 countries I visited. Americans can be spotted in a crowd quite easily because they began changing shape in the 80s. Many schools stopped having physical education (PE), and discontinued home economics.

A completely avoidable disaster

Another shutdown has hit Washington, and Nebraskans are right to shake their heads. Why can’t Congress just keep the lights on? Why should families, farmers, and veterans in Nebraska pay the price for dysfunction in D.C.?

An avoidable shutdown

Each day hardworking parents, farmers, ranchers, linesmen, teachers, and laborers across the country get out of bed and do what it takes to provide for their families and pay their bills.

Our productive visit to Washington, D.C.

My youngest son and I have been involved in two different franchise businesses over the past 15 years. Both of them — Planet Fitness and now Seven Brew — are independently owned and operated but governed by the franchises.

Responsible government spending

Federal spending and our growing national debt are serious challenges which must be addressed for the long-term fiscal health of our nation. By enacting our tax cut and family security package (H.R.

Resolving differences with words, not weapons

Last week, America witnessed the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a young conservative activist, a husband, and a father of two. He inspired thousands of young people. His mission was simple but powerful: to resolve disagreements through robust and substantive discourse.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk

Last Wednesday Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a gunman on the Utah Valley University campus, where thousands of mostly college-age young people had gathered to hear him speak and ask him legitimate questions about faith, politics and life.

Defending America’s greatness

Nearly a quarter century has passed since the attacks of September 11th, 2001. That day’s tragic events, the heroic acts of so many Americans, and the extraordinary shows of patriotism and national unity which followed are forever etched in our national memory.