by Thomas Sowell | May 28, 2009 | POLITICS
The other day I sought a respite from current events by re-reading some of the writings of 18th century British statesman Edmund Burke. But it was not nearly as big an escape as I had thought it would be. When Burke wrote of his apprehension about “new power in... by James M. Taylor | May 28, 2009 | Environment
Substantial restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions, such as those proposed by President Barack Obama and contained in the Waxman-Markey bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, will force Americans to undergo severe and protracted economic hardship for little or... by Walter Williams | May 27, 2009 | Housing, POLITICS
Hot off the press is my colleague Dr. Thomas Sowell’s 43rd book, “The Housing Boom and Bust.” The book is an eye-opener for anyone interested in the truth about the collapse of the housing market that played a major role in our financial market... by Steve Stanek | May 27, 2009 | POLITICS
Until earlier this month, this was a nation of laws, not of men, a nation where justice was blind, meaning we are all equal under the law. That changed when President Barack Obama’s extortionate threats against the “holdout” Chrysler lenders caused... by Thomas Sowell | May 25, 2009 | POLITICS
Random thoughts on the passing scene: They say that people mellow with age. However, the older I get, the less patience I have with cleverness.... by Alan Bressler | May 21, 2009 | Environment
Throughout his presidential campaign, Barack Obama pledged to address the “crisis” of anthropogenic global warming. Since taking office his cabinet appointments and policy initiatives have not disappointed those who believe such a crisis exists and that... by Walter Williams | May 20, 2009 | POLITICS
President Obama’s articulated criteria for his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court is: “We need somebody who’s got the heart to recognize — the empathy to recognize what it’s like to be a young teenage mom, the empathy to understand what... by Thomas Sowell | May 19, 2009 | POLITICS
The media have an obvious vested interest in constantly urging that cameras be allowed in more places where governmental decisions are being made, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Like so many things that are said to be good for the public, this is... by Ralph R. Reiland | May 17, 2009 | POLITICS
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman got it right about a lot of things, but he was overly optimistic when he wrote in 1990 that socialism was dead. “Ten years ago, many people around the world believed that socialism was a viable, even the most...
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