Begun in January 1978, The Insider abstracts recent publications, profiles the latest legal action, and reports newsworthy events in the conservative movement. The Resource Bank serves as Heritage's liaison to a network of some 400 policy groups and over 2,000 leading scholars and activists worldwide. The deadline for all submissions to The Insider is the 10th of the month. Nothing written here is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Heritage Foundation or as an attempt to aid or hinder the passage of any bill before Congress. The mess we have today is a testament to the influence of special-interest politics, and a fundamental tax reform will have to overcome powerful groups that want to preserve the status quo.
Some battles are worth fighting, however, even when the odds are steep.
Our tax code is unfair. It is riddled with social engineering. The system is corrupt, and it undermines opportunity for those most in need. The American people understand that the tax code is irretrievably broken, and they will be receptive to bold and visionary leadership. The time is right for the flat tax.