Russia’s Black Sea Threat?
Is Russian naval expansion in the Black Sea a threat to American regional interests? Dmitry Gorenburg is skeptical.
Opinion
Obama: Companies Responsible for Raising Living Standards
The president urges businesses to “share” their profits and bonuses with workers.
Debt Commission Co-Chair Blasts Critics
Spending cuts that fail to tackle entitlements are “a sparrow’s belch in the midst of a typhoon,” said Alan Simpson.
Brazil May Entitle Citizens to “Happiness”
Legislators in Brazil are considering to add the “pursuit of happiness” as a right to their country’s constitution.
Harry Reid and Government-Given Rights
The Democrat suggests that rights are “given” by the government. Whatever happened to “inalienable rights”?
House Republicans Announce $74 Billion in Cuts
House Republicans announce $74 billion in cuts, far less than the $100 billion they promised.
Government Workers of the World Unite!
While union density in the private sector is declining, government workers are increasingly unionized across the developed world.
Washington’s Next Move in Egypt
The United States should encourage the Egyptian military to remove President Mubarak and ease the country toward democratic elections.
Federal Judge Rules Health Reform Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled the president’s health-care reform law unconstitutional because its mandate forces Americans to buy insurance.
Wild West in Streets of Cairo
Even after thirty years of dictatorship, Egyptians are perfectly capable of fending for themselves.
Will New York Ban Cell Phones for Pedestrians?
A Democratic state senator wants to prohibit New Yorkers from using their mobile devices while crossing the street.
Democrats Blame Deregulation for Crisis
But the crisis started in one of the most heavily regulated sectors of the American economy.
America’s Rational Dependence on Oil
President Obama is hardly the first to complain of America’s dependence on foreign oil. But there’s nothing wrong with it.
Red Tape Rising: Regulation Under Obama
Far more regulations were enacted in the last two years than during previous administrations. Existing rules were more keenly enforced.
ECB’s Recommendations for Sound Fiscal Policy
The European Central Bank points out that the effects of excessive stimulus spending have been negligible.