Patients Are Consumers
Paul Krugman argues that patients shouldn’t be called “consumers” because medicine is a noble profession.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Ahmadinejad Rebuffed by Iran’s Supreme Leader
After resigning from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government, Iran’s intelligence minister was reinstated by the supreme leader.
Obama Blames Big Oil for High Petrol Prices
The president looks for fraud, but the real reason gasoline prices are rising is his anti-oil policy.
Why Concessions Hasten a Regime’s Demise
Bashir Assad promises reforms but like Mubarak before him, he may only embolden his opponents.
Greece Increasingly Likely to Restructure Debt
Despite tens of billions in European financial support, Greece still teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.
Former Oil Executive Urges More Drilling
As gasoline prices continue to climb, a former Shell Oil Company president said the answer is to boost American production.
G20 Designs Mechanism to Balance Global Trade
The world’s major economies pushed ahead with a plan aimed to curb global trade imbalances but discord remained.
The Great Trade Wall of China
Foreign companies continue to struggle with protectionist measures in China.
What Will Happen in Syria?
The regime’s concessions have not managed to quell the unrest.
Should the Rich Pay More in Taxes?
The president says that the wealthy can afford to pay “a little more” but they already pay most taxes.
Obama in Denial About Nation’s Debt Crisis
While recognizing the problem, President Barack Obama volunteered very few concrete solutions to bring down his government’s deficit.
Obama Champions “Balanced” Fiscal Approach
After Republicans proposed major spending cuts, the president lays out his vision.
Pakistan Demands End to Drone Strikes
Pakistan’s request to reduce American operations in the country highlights the contradictions in Washington’s objectives.
Ryan’s “Extreme” Budget Takes Center Stage
Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal for 2012 has set the agenda for the debate about spending in Washington.
Who Blinks First? The Budget Battle Explained
There are actually three different budget fights going on in the United States.