Social Security spending is climbing too fast and consuming an ever-larger share of economic output.

Demographic changes and ill-designed programs will combine to dramatically expand the size of the public sector over the next few decades.

Republicans are Jekyll and Hyde on spending.

The Brits are subsidizing an infamous terrorist.

A bold new member of the Moocher Hall of Fame.

A new study documents the failure of major redistribution programs to reduce poverty.

Key questions for the new year.