Does Political Power Mean Economic Power?
Much of the ’60s and ’70s civil rights rhetoric was that black political power was necessary for economic power. In 1967, Clevelanders heeded Malcolm X’s infamous “The Ballot or the Bullet” speech with the election of Carl B. Stokes, who...The Cost of Post War Iraq
Many of those who oppose military action in Iraq cite the cost as a principal reason. Before the war, they often exaggerated the monetary outlay, the loss of American lives, the danger of a long war and other concerns in order to discourage U.S. engagement. They were...No Hall of Fame for Pete Rose
A San Francisco sports writer has joined the chorus of those who argue that Pete Rose should be admitted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite being banned from baseball for violating one of its cardinal rules, against betting on ball games. The argument is: What...A Flag-waver Forever
After Sept. 11, American flags were widespread, from Ground Zero to jacket lapels in Alaska. I, too, attached the Stars and Stripes to my car antenna. I’ve always been patriotic, but never a flag-waver. Now, I will forever keep a flag where I can see it daily....Property Rights by Popular Vote
While the Buckeye case may not serve as a turning point in the battle to restore property rights, it is nonetheless an ominous indicator of just how far we have to go.
