"Gender Equity" Gets Top Billing in Congress

by Allison Kasic
January 7, 2009

In a Townhall.com op-ed, Allison Kasic uncovers the truth behind the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

Modest Wishes

by Carrie L. Lukas
December 30, 2008

Conservatives' expectations for 2009 are low. The party that supposedly represents our beliefs just got shellacked and now controls neither the executive nor the legislative branch. Yet ‘tis the season of hope, so here is a modest conservative wish list for 2009.

Turning Racism into International Law: The UN's Durban II Conference

by Michelle D. Bernard
December 28, 2008

Michelle D. Bernard criticizes the UN's Durban II Conference and calls for reform to the United Nations.

Appreciating Charity in the Season of Giving

by Carrie L. Lukas
December 17, 2008

In a U.S. News & World Report op-ed, Carrie Lukas reminds us of the critical role charitable activities play in improving our lives.

D.C. Parents Lose on Schools With Obama Win

by Carrie L. Lukas
December 11, 2008

Would Washington, D.C. residents have been so supportive of Barrack Obama if they knew what his presidency likely means for the popular Washington D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program?

This Time, Hirshman's Feminist Whining Makes A Point

by Carrie L. Lukas
December 11, 2008

Over at NRO, Carrie Lukas explains why no government jobs program will end up being “fair.” Those concerned about promoting “fairness” should focus on ending government’s inappropriate intrusion into so many sectors of our lives.

Looking for Alternatives in Title IX Enforcement

by Allison Kasic
December 9, 2008

In a Townhall op-ed, Allison Kasic discusses the alternatives to Title IX that some schools are employing.

Protect freedom of speech: Bury the misnamed "Fairness Doctrine"

by Michelle D. Bernard
December 1, 2008

Michelle D. Bernard discusses The Fairness Doctrine and how it threatens our First Amendment right to free speech.

The Beauty of Democracy

by Halima Karzai
November 18, 2008

Halima Karzai discusses the world's reaction to President-elect Obama's win and the 2008 Presidential elections.

The Sarah Palin Effect: Shattering America's Political Glass Ceiling

by Michelle D. Bernard
November 10, 2008

IWF President and CEO Michelle D. Bernard writes about the shattering of the glass ceiling by women in politics in her latest op-ed.

Female Genital Mutilation

by Halima Karzai
November 10, 2008

Halima Karzai discusses the mandatory procedure of female genital mutilation in some societies.

Sunday Reflection: Why America Needs Free Markets

by Michelle D. Bernard
November 2, 2008

Michelle D. Bernard explains why free markets are essential to America's economy in Sunday's Washington Examiner.

Big Labor Versus Workplace Democracy

by Michelle D. Bernard
October 31, 2008

IWF President and CEO Michelle D. Bernard speaks out against the Employee Free Choice Act as an attack on workers' basic right to choose.

Going It Alone

by Allison Kasic
October 31, 2008

Allison Kasic takes a look at the new documentary film, Single,which examines why so many Americans are single today.

Count and Recount: HBO's "Recount" is the 2001 Spacey Odyssey

by Donna Wiesner Keene
October 29, 2008

Donna Wiesner Keene reviews HBO's movie, "Recount."

Brown Shirts, Blue Shirts: Leave our Children Alone

by Donna Wiesner Keene
October 12, 2008

IWF Visiting Fellow Donna Wiesner Keene argues that education policy should be left out of partisan politics.

Cliff Notes on Great Books

by Donna Wiesner Keene
October 9, 2008

Donna Wiesner Keene reviews the book, First Principles: Self-Governance in an Open Society.

The Answer to High Gas Prices: Produce More Energy

by Michelle D. Bernard
October 7, 2008

Family Unfriendly Family and Medical Leave

by Michelle D. Bernard
October 6, 2008

IWF President Michelle D. Bernard explains why the Family and Medical Leave Act is not the answer for workplaces.

Child Brides: One Family's Burden Becoming Another Man's Wife

by Halima Karzai
October 6, 2008

Children's rights activists estimate that there are more than 50 million girls under the age of 18 who are married throughout the world. Halima Karzai sheds light on the world of child brides.

It's Back to School Time for Teachers, Too

by Allison Kasic
September 29, 2008

Unfortunately, our nation's education system constantly fails teachers. Parents and students would be better much served by an education system that rewards good teaching (through policies such as merit pay), rather than a failing system that demoralizes and frustrates teachers.

Ha Ha and Other No-nos: What You Will Not See in the Debates

by Donna Wiesner Keene
September 26, 2008

I hope you are glad to see - as I am - that funnyman former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is doing standup comedy. The audience is in for a real treat.

Women Earn 77% of Men and Other Falsehoods

by Donna Wiesner Keene
September 22, 2008

Donna Wiesner Keene discusses the myths of the Equal Rights Ammendment.

Yesterday's Women for Obama

by Carrie L. Lukas
September 19, 2008

It’s been a rough couple of months for establishment feminists. Their dreams of seeing Sen. Hillary Clinton become the first female president — or even vice president — were dashed. Committee. But it wasn’t enough.

Women Key to Rebuilding After Conflict

by Halima Karzai
September 15, 2008

Halima Karzai reports that women are key to the sustainability of security and the economic, social, and political development of conflict-stricken societies.