Carrie Lukas

This election broke the mold in many ways, including the role that women played in the political arena. In fact, while the tug-of-war between champions of limited government and supporters of activist, big government will undoubtedly continue for decades, expectations for women in our political system may be permanently altered. (more)

Female independent voters may be the ultimate swing voting group.  These voters are open to supporting candidates of any party, and are likely to turn out on Election Day.  This makes them a key target audience for any competitive campaign.  A new poll conducted by Douglas E. Schoen, LLC and commissioned by Independent Women's Voice (IWV), which is a non-partisan, non-profit group, gauges the current mood and convictions of political independents.  The responses from female independents are particularly telling: they indicate that America is ready for a significant change in political leadership. (more)

More than ninety years ago, American women earned the right to vote.  Since that time, American women have gained tremendous economic and political power.  Women's record of educational achievement and innate strengths should translate into greater progress in years to come.  Yet women's progress—like all Americans' progress—is jeopardized by our growing, Leviathan government. (more)

Democrat strategists wondering why support for Congress and the president has plummeted need look no further than the financial regulation law.  The beltway chattering class heralds it as another big legislative victory.  Yet a small section of this latest two thousand-page law exemplifies the hubris of a political class that simply doesn't share the same priorities as the American people. (more)

Washington politicians have been talking tough about cracking down on big business. Press Secretary Gibbs said that the White House would “keep a boot on the throat” of British Petroleum, the company at the center of the oil spill. There have also been strong words for the top whipping boy du jour, big Wall Street banks. The president proclaimed that he didn’t run for office to help “a bunch of fat cat bankers on Wall Street,” and Harry Reid accused “un-American” Republicans who want to change the current version of financial regulatory reform as being “more concerned about taking care of the fat cats on Wall Street.” (more)

Members undecided about how to vote on health care face intense pressure. The president is calling. Their leadership is badgering. Unions are threatening to back primary challengers and withhold support. Yet wavering Members be warned: Your constituents can’t twist your arm or make creative threats, but they will be voting in November. And if you vote for this health care legislation, chances are they’ll be voting against you. (more)

American students lag behind many of their peers in other countries. Perhaps one reason is that too many teachers get lesson plans from the New York Times. (more)