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.
Don’t Forget About Jordan, Yemen
The two Middle Eastern states are coping with internal protest movements of their own.
David Cameron Lambastes “State Multiculturalism”
In order to combat Muslim extremism, Europe needs a “more active, muscular liberalism.”
Contemplating Egypt’s Political Future
Foreign policy experts discussed the future of Egypt and its president, Hosni Mubarak, on the American Sunday morning talk shows.
Europe Doesn’t Want Germany’s Rules
Many eurozone countries balked at proposals to enact economic reform along German lines for the whole of the currency union.
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”?
Who Can Lead Egypt Out of Chaos?
As Hosni Mubarak’s reign draws to a close, who could succeed the 82 year-old ruler?
House Republicans Announce $74 Billion in Cuts
House Republicans announce $74 billion in cuts, far less than the $100 billion they promised.
Mr Zero Problems’ Predicament
The Turkish foreign minister has to balance relations with old friends against new ones or risk losing both.
Hosni Mubarak’s Clever Ploy
By announcing he will leave in September, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is hoping the protests will lose steam.
Government Workers of the World Unite!
While union density in the private sector is declining, government workers are increasingly unionized across the developed world.
Republican Primary Field Taking Shape
Mike Pence and Jim DeMint won’t run for president but Jon Huntsman might.
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.