Die Hard’s Enduring Appeal
An excellent essay by Adam Sternbergh “On the Enduring Appeal of ‘Die Hard.'”
Americans Shut Out Of Intrade
Thanks to the CFTC, Americans will no longer be able to participate in Intrade’s predictions markets.
Freedom Of Speech Under Attack
Increasingly, the right of people to speak is being sacrificed in the name of “tolerance” and “security.”
Britain’s Golden Age Is Now?
Doug Saunders makes the counterintuitive claim that things are better for Britons than ever.
Immigration To The U.S. Now Dominated By Asians
The largest group of immigrants to the United States doesn’t come from south of the border anymore.
Are Today’s College Students Dumber and Lazier?
The Wall Street Journal publishes a screed aimed at those about to graduate college.
Mexicans Leaving USA, Sneaking Back Into Mexico
The American economy is so bad that people are reverse migrating to the Third World.
Rick Santorum’s Disturbing Foreign Policy Vision
Rick Santorum’s foreign policy positions are troubling in many respects.
USA World’s Most Charitable Nation
The United States tops the world in giving money, volunteering time, and helping strangers.
Greek Prime Minister to Resign
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign after the makeup of the nation’s new coalition government is decided
Eurozone’s Perpetual Crisis
European leaders continue to kick the can down the road on a crisis that could bring down the global economy.
Two To Three Weeks To Prevent A Meltdown In Europe?
It’s time to start being concerned about Europe.
Mitt Romney’s National Security Team
Ahead of his big foreign policy speech, Mitt Romney has unveiled his “Foreign Policy and National Security Advisory Team” which “will assist Governor Romney as he presents his vision for restoring American leadership in the world and securing our enduring interests and ideals abroad.”
Oral History, Confidentiality, and the Courts
The Obama Justice Department is siding against historians trying to protect the confidentiality of their sources.
Samantha Power: Patriot’s Nightmare?
The re-emergence of Obama foreign policy advisor Samantha Power to prominence has brought critics to the forefront
Warren Christopher Dead at 85
Warren Christopher, Bill Clinton’s first Secretary of State, has died at 85.
What If Roe v. Wade Were Reversed? Europe Offers A Guide
A somewhat surprising court decision from the European Union gives a glimpse of what the situation in the United States would be if Roe v. Wade were overturned.
Coburn and the Lifespan of Republics
Do republics expire after 200 years due to fiscal irresponsibility?
Professors on Vacation
Teaching college is a lot more work than outsiders think — although probably not as much work as professors think.
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