Shonda Werry
Shonda Werry is a former staffer at the Senate Republican Conference from 2004 to 2007, and has extensive public policy experience. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago and holds a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Latest Policy Articles
Putin's Orphans
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
On December 28th, Russian President Putin signed into law a ban on adoptions of Russia's orphans by American parents, and with that move, ended any chance for thousands of Russia's orphans to ever be part of a family.
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
On December 28th, Russian President Putin signed into law a ban on adoptions of Russia's orphans by American parents, and with that move, ended any chance for thousands of Russia's orphans to ever be part of a family.
Religious Liberty Sacrificed on the Altar of Obamacare
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
Since Obamacare became law, the federal government has issued thousands of waivers covering several million people, exempting them from certain aspects of the law. Mr. Bowman points out that the government's decision to grant these waivers was politically motivated, but the refusal to grant an exemption to Hercules Industries is an "arbitrary political attack that targets religious believers."
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
Since Obamacare became law, the federal government has issued thousands of waivers covering several million people, exempting them from certain aspects of the law. Mr. Bowman points out that the government's decision to grant these waivers was politically motivated, but the refusal to grant an exemption to Hercules Industries is an "arbitrary political attack that targets religious believers."
The Efficiency of Tyranny
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
Late last year, President Obama began his "we can't wait" campaign, which was a series of political maneuvers to circumvent Congress and implement his radical agenda. Through the "we can't wait" initiative, the President has acted not only as executive but also as legislature and judiciary.
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
Late last year, President Obama began his "we can't wait" campaign, which was a series of political maneuvers to circumvent Congress and implement his radical agenda. Through the "we can't wait" initiative, the President has acted not only as executive but also as legislature and judiciary.
The Most Transparent Administration in History?
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
In 2008, Candidate Obama established an easy campaign message: bringing more accountability and openness to Washington. Instead, we have seen anything but that.
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
In 2008, Candidate Obama established an easy campaign message: bringing more accountability and openness to Washington. Instead, we have seen anything but that.
Federalism at Work: How the Governors are Resisting ObamaCare
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
ObamaCare's individual mandate and the financial burdens the new law places on the states are both examples of the federal government's usurpation of power that rightly belongs to the states.
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
ObamaCare's individual mandate and the financial burdens the new law places on the states are both examples of the federal government's usurpation of power that rightly belongs to the states.
ObamaCare: Handing the Bill to the States
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
President Obama is experiencing a series of blowbacks against ObamaCare, the Democrats' signature piece of legislation. Unfortunately for the President, it does not look like this trend will end anytime soon. Several new cost-analysis studies reveal that the states have additional reasons to oppose the new law.
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
President Obama is experiencing a series of blowbacks against ObamaCare, the Democrats' signature piece of legislation. Unfortunately for the President, it does not look like this trend will end anytime soon. Several new cost-analysis studies reveal that the states have additional reasons to oppose the new law.
ObamaCare Waivers and HHS Hypocrisy
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
On December 1st, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing entitled “Are Mini Med Policies Really Health Insurance?” The hearing provided a platform for Democrats to vilify corporations that provide limited-coverage health insurance policies.
By Shonda Werry, Contributing Editor
On December 1st, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing entitled “Are Mini Med Policies Really Health Insurance?” The hearing provided a platform for Democrats to vilify corporations that provide limited-coverage health insurance policies.
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