Morality in a Capitalist Economy

It is always in one’s rational self-interest to be ethical.

Switzerland’s Case for Decentralization

The Swiss example shows that European centralization is neither inevitable nor indispensable, nor is it the path to prosperity.

Tech Companies and Mental Health Harms of Social Media

Tech companies are not legally liable for the anxiety and depression of the users of their social media platforms – but they bear moral responsibility for the harms on children caused by their algorithms.

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Georgia on Our Mind: On the Russian Invasion of Georgia

What is happening in the republic of Georgia is all too reminiscent of what happened back in 1956, when Russian tanks rolled into Hungary– and the West did nothing. An argument might well be made that, realistically, there was nothing the West could have done– then…

Retire Social Security: Social Security Is Morally Bankrupt

August 14 marks Social Security’s 73rd birthday–placing it eight years past standard retirement age. But, despite the program’s $10-trillion-plus dollar shortfall, no politician dares to suggest that this disastrous program be phased out and retired;…

Patterns of Black Excellence in Education

Most people know the tragic state of black education today. We know that billions of dollars are spent on federal government programs such as No Child Left Behind and the billions spent by state and local governments. If you were to ask an education…

Whose “Special Interests”?

We take it for granted that a vote means a secret ballot but it was not always that way. Moreover, it will not remain that way for workers who vote on whether or not they want a labor union, if legislation sponsored by Congressional Democrats and endorsed by Senator…

Senator Obama and The Galbraith Effect?

Many years ago, when I was a college student, I took a course from John Kenneth Galbraith. On the first day of class, Professor Galbraith gave a brilliant opening lecture, after which the students gave him a standing ovation. Galbraith kept on giving brilliant opening…

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Death to “Diplomacy” with Iran

The widely hailed diplomatic effort led by Britain, France and Germany is touted as a reasonable way to settle the dispute over Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program without any losers. By enticing Iran to the negotiating table, we are told, the West can…

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U.N. Plan for Internet Control Tiptoes Forward

U.N. Plan for Internet Control Tiptoes Forward

The phantom of government-controlled Internet has raised its menacing head again, this time on the global level. “Even the definition of what we mean by Internet governance is a subject of debate. But the world has a common interest in ensuring the security and…

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