by Jason Roth | Nov 5, 2001 | POLITICS
We are constantly reminded to “get out and vote.” To “do our duty.” And to “become part of the democratic process.” These phrases sound so high and mighty, they make me want to puke red, white, and blue. Somebody get me a canvas and... by Thomas Sowell | Nov 5, 2001 | POLITICS
For many years now, American students have been coming in at or near the bottom in international tests of mathematics. Meanwhile, our schools have been entertaining themselves with “new math,” “fuzzy math” and everything other than... by Robert W Tracinski | Nov 5, 2001 | POLITICS
According to a breathless report in the morning news, American jets over the Taliban’s front lines have engaged in “one of the fiercest bombardments yet, unleashing more than 15 bombs in the space of hours.” Get that? A whole 15 bombs. Within hours.... 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...
