by Joseph Kellard | Nov 5, 2001 | POLITICS
“Athletes don’t contribute anything to society,” some people say. These critics also paint the love of watching sports as an “escape” from life’s important issues. But, at root, sports have life-and-death implications. They can... by Walter Williams | Nov 4, 2001 | POLITICS
Vultures and looters can always be expected in the wake of tragedies; they take advantage of increased opportunities to steal. Looters were arrested in New York — caught stealing from shops in the rubble of the World Trade Center. The losses caused by these... by Michelle Malkin | Nov 4, 2001 | POLITICS
There was a venomous hatefest in the nation’s capitol on Halloween night. It was hosted by Malik Zulu Shabazz of the militant New Black Panther Party. Deadly rhetorical spores of Anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism permeated the air for more than four hours. But... by Thomas Sowell | Nov 3, 2001 | POLITICS
The history of the education of blacks in America has become politicized to the point where it is barely recognizable as history, rather than as an arsenal of horror stories to be used in the political wars of today. Many of these horror stories are true, even if... by Jeff Jacoby | Nov 3, 2001 | POLITICS
“I assume I’m talking to a big fan of rail,” says Michael Dukakis with a laugh. “Right?” To tell the truth, I have no strong feelings about train travel one way or another. But Dukakis, the former Massachusetts governor and now... by Thomas Sowell | Nov 2, 2001 | POLITICS
Recently a young black man sent a thoughtful e-mail to me. Among his kind comments was an expression of sympathy for the racism that he thought blacks of my generation must have experienced in going through college. In reality, it is his generation of blacks who have... by Michelle Malkin | Nov 2, 2001 | POLITICS, Terrorism
Will Dan Rather please shut up? The veteran teleprompter reader for CBS News wants Americans to know that when he sits behind his hollow anchor desk, he isn’t just warming a chair. Rather actually fancies himself fighting on the front lines against terrorism.... by Don Luskin | Nov 2, 2001 | POLITICS
That’s what John Galt, the individualist hero of the novel Atlas Shrugged, — Ayn Rand’s great celebration of laissez-faire capitalism — said to the federal bureaucrats. And there’s no better message to send to Washington today.... by Jeff Jacoby | Nov 1, 2001 | POLITICS
Of the five countries described below, can you identify the one(s) excluded from the US-led coalition in the war on terrorism? Country A is free and democratic, a steadfast ally of the United States. Its citizens know what it means to be victimized by terrorism, and...