The Real Benedict Arnolds

Sen. John Kerry is fond of calling CEOs who employ foreigners “Benedict Arnolds,” after the despicable Revolutionary War turncoat. But look at H.J. Heinz & Co., the family business of Kerry and his wife Teresa. Of the 79 factories that the...

“Outsourcing” and “Saving Jobs”

Every political campaign seems to have some buzzword, and this year’s buzzword is “outsourcing.” Since the economic recovery has not yet reached the stage when new jobs are being created to the extent expected and hoped, the idea that American jobs...

The Passion of Christ: A Passion Against Man

As The Passion of the Christ plays to near-record crowds, numerous critics and moviegoers report the film to be a transforming experience. Although many find themselves forced to turn away from the violence on screen, they say the blood-soaked depiction of...

Budget, Deficit, Threatens Economic Freedom

As soon as President Bush released his 2005 budget, critics from both sides of the political aisle were fighting mad. On the left, the budget was pilloried for allegedly catering to the rich while destroying programs such as childcare and housing assistance. On the...

Educational Ineptitude

What passes for educational enlightenment these days boggles the mind. Matt Gouras, of The Associated Press, writing in the Jan. 5 Seattle Times tells a story about Tennessee schools. The success of some students has made other students feel badly about themselves....

The Global Debate Over Affirmative Action

A recent issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education had the front-page headline: “The Global Debate Over Affirmative Action.” Inside, there were five full pages on group quotas in Brazil, India, and Malaysia. While it is unusual for American journalists to...

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