Dr. Rand Paul’s Op-Eds

Throughout this pandemic I've led the effort to hold government accountable.I've called out the science deniers on the issue of masks and immunity, pushed back against draconian lockdowns that have no scientifically proven benefit and, most recently, asked some very...

I don't often agree with President Biden, but when it comes to the issue of the war in Afghanistan, I do agree it's time to bring our troops home.This year, we mark 20 years of combat in Afghanistan. We remember and honor the brave U.S. service members who made the...

The Senate will soon consider a package of bills intended to counter the growing influence and capabilities of China. One of these bills, in yet another wasteful spending package, is known as the Endless Frontiers Act.The sponsors of the legislation claim they are...

For years, I've led the fight in Washington to restore one of Kentucky's most historically vital crops by legalizing industrial hemp. I am proud to be a leading voice for the hemp industry, including championing legislation, testifying before the Kentucky legislature...

The proper role of government is to ensure that individual rights are protected, the most basic of which is the right to life.In 2019, Planned Parenthood was responsible for 345, 871 abortions. Averaging out to a rate of 947 per day, or one every 91 seconds. Also, in...

In an age of government overreach and mass regulation, individual freedom is often forgotten. I have been one to continually fight for liberty and freedom for all, especially that of American workers.For far too long, Big Labor has controlled the rules, regulations,...

Democrats (and many Republicans) don't seem to care about the mountain of debt Congress added last year and continues to add this year. Instead of simply opening the economy back up as the virus wanes, Democrats are plowing ahead with another $2 trillion in deficit...

I have consistently opposed Executive overreach, whether the abuse came from a Republican or a Democrat.I opposed President Obama's executive orders illegally changing immigration law.Even though I support a security wall in places along our border, I opposed...

This week, I will sit on a panel of jurors in the U.S. Senate in a most unusual trial.The trial is of dubious merit and even more dubious constitutionality.It will stop both sides of the political aisle from pursuing solutions and goals for policy, from presidential...

Sometimes in Washington, the powers that be will embark on a little bit of political theater. You can always spot it, though, if you look closely enough at what's real and what's not.In the last days of the presidency of Donald Trump, the Democrats and a handful of...