Failed Tennessee Volkswagen Unionization Reflects Wider Trend
Tennessee car workers’ refusal to unionize follows downward trajectory of labor power across the United States.
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NATO Missile Shield Prompts Russia to Expand Defenses
Russia is developing advances weapons systems in order to keep up in its missile arms race with the West.
Prisoner Exchanges Hoped to Revive Taliban Talks
The discussion about exchanging prisoners comes as foreign troops are set to leave Afghanistan.
Obamacare Was Never Going to Create Jobs
Economists who said American health reforms would boost employment were deluding us.
Kerry Said to Express Doubts About Syria Strategy
President Barack Obama’s top diplomat is no longer convinced the policy in Syria is working.
Senators Pull Support from Iran Sanctions After Ultimatum
President Barack Obama’s promise to veto more Iran sanctions appears to be having an effect.
Obama to Business: I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help
If the president wants to help small businesses, he could start by not hurting them.
Between Illiberal Democrats and Undemocratic Liberals
Egyptian, Thai, Turkish and Ukrainian liberals seem willing to sacrifice democracy in favor of their values.
Inevitable Cuts Undermine American-British Partnership
Robert Gates is right to worry, but the British have little choice but to reduce military spending.
Planner Benghazi Attack Formally Designated Terrorist
A terrorist once imprisoned at Guantánamo was likely involved in the Benghazi attack.
Selling Iraq “The Weapons It Needs” Would Be a Mistake
The United States should learn to live with the fact with Iraq cannot be made into an ally anymore.
Let’s Not Extend “Temporary” Unemployment Insurance Again
Temporary unemployments benefits have proven to be far from temporary and could be counterproductive.
Consumers, Not Government, Should Set Cannabis Prices
The whole point of decriminalizing drugs is to get government out of regulating their consumption.
Low Productivity Growth Helps Explain Slow American Recovery
The United States economy could be 7 percent bigger if productivity had kept up with other trends.
New York and Cairo: Triumphs of Demagoguery
Both New York’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, and Egypt’s government put populism before sane economic policy.