by Ludwig Von Mises | Sep 1, 2003 | Economics, POLITICS
In the Age of Enlightenment in the years in which the North Americans founded their independence, and a few years later, when the Spanish and Portuguese colonies were transformed into independent nations, the prevailing mood in Western civilization was optimistic. At... by Onkar Ghate | Sep 1, 2003 | POLITICS
The beginning of a school year is an appropriate time to question how our schools propose to teach our children.Today’s educators, observing widespread self-doubt and despair among the young, believe that the way to get a student to learn is to inflate his... by Bruce Bartlett | Sep 1, 2003 | Asia, POLITICS
The rapidly rising U.S. trade deficit with China is quickly becoming a political issue. Many members of Congress are warning that China needs to take action, such as raising its exchange rate, to deal with this problem before it leads to protectionist legislation. A... by Edwin Feulner | Sep 1, 2003 | POLITICS
Some holidays inspire us to celebrate our collective heritage. We watch fireworks on July Fourth. On Memorial Day we remember the sacrifices made by our troops for the advancement of freedom. Labor Day, like the movement it symbolizes, is much younger than those...