I have been in Washington, D.C. since 1969, longer than even Representative Cooper, and I have never seen it more dysfunctional. The problems, as Cooper notes, start with partisan divisions. In both the Senate and House, the center of gravity is nowhere near the center of the political spectrum.

Data from the New Orleans slave market reveal large price discounts for families that cannot be explained by scale effects, child care costs, legal restrictions, or transport costs.

Pensions and scholarships send a message that marriage and child-rearing are honorable life choices. This is the opposite of what Canadian and other societies now teach their children.

It is important to have a plan that builds a foundation for families by fighting hunger and investing in children.

If free speech and open media are granted in Canada, other improvements will fall into place.

How much does early childhood education really cost?

As was the case during the Reagan years, the culture of spending has prevailed over the Republican promises to control spending and become fiscally responsible.

In Poland, thanks to European open borders,you cannot get hold of a Polish plumber.