by Walter Williams | Jun 29, 2005 | POLITICS
Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court 5-4 ruling in Kelo v. New London helps explain the socialist attack on President Bush’s nominees to the federal bench. First, let’s look at the case. The city government of New London, Conn., has run upon hard times,... by Thomas A. Bowden | Jun 29, 2005 | Religion
America was established for a secular purpose: the protection of individual rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Constitution neither mentions God (except to forbid religious tests for public office) nor imbues government with any religious purposes.
by Thomas Sowell | Jun 28, 2005 | POLITICS
You may own your own home and expect to live there the rest of your life. But keep your bags packed, because the Supreme Court of the United States has decreed that local politicians can take your property away and turn it over to someone else, just by using the magic... by David Holcberg | Jun 28, 2005 | Environment
The sixty Senators who voted to reject a measure calling for mandatory limits on carbon dioxide emissions did the right thing. Such mandatory limits would impose huge costs on energy producers and consumers. Despite environmentalists’ propaganda, there is plenty... by Thomas A. Bowden | Jun 28, 2005 | POLITICS
American Indians should refuse to be regarded as a race of helpless victims entitled to a collective apology from their fellow citizens.
by Thomas Sowell | Jun 27, 2005 | POLITICS
Three-quarters of a century! It is hard to believe that I am that old but arithmetic is uncompromising. This means that I have lived through nearly one-third of the entire history of the United States. The changes in my life — and still more so in the life of... by Don Luskin | Jun 27, 2005 | POLITICS
On Thursday afternoon crude oil futures hit $60 a barrel, and investors hit the panic button. Apparently $59 was fine. $60, for some reason, was a big problem. There’s nothing fundamental about $60 a barrel. There’s no reason to think that the economy will... by Richard E. Ralston | Jun 26, 2005 | Healthcare
The cost of health care will continue to rise for a number of good reasons. We are living longer, and the retirement of the baby boom generation will increase demand on health care. Cutting-edge technology and new drugs will improve the quality and length of... by Richard E. Ralston | Jun 25, 2005 | Healthcare
When you see a commercial for a new car, a new movie, or a new brand of breakfast cereal it’s because the manufacturers of those products want to incur as much advertising expense as possible so they can pass the cost along to you. Then you can’t afford to...
