A middle way on Iran
It’s been nearly a year since Secretary of State Clinton promised “crippling sanctions” on Iran. The U.S. House has passed the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (IRPSA), and the Senate has passed...
View ArticleStrange bedfellows: Skilling v. United States
These points really hit home when I learned that even I, a law-respecting, patriotic American, could be prosecuted under the statute for simply spending a few minutes of my workday to check my e-mail,...
View ArticleLocke, Hayek, J.K. Rowling?
I applaud any effort to reinstate classical liberalism on college campuses, but by removing Harry Potter classes, we would actually be depriving ourselves of one of the best agents for promoting...
View ArticleLessons in leadership via Shakespeare
President Obama is smart—very smart. He undoubtedly knows these characteristics of leadership, but their retelling in Henry V and Richard II could serve as a useful reminder
View ArticleDeath of a delusion
Both sides of the post-partisanship debate are right: The Republicans are obstructionists, but Obama was never post-partisan.
View ArticleIf Bennett’s not a Republican, who is?
The reins of the Republican Party should be handed over to those who realize that Bennett—and Republicans even more “moderate”—are necessary to build a winning Party. Ideological purity is perhaps a...
View ArticleWhither the written word?
If not even multiple books, coupled with the power of the marketing department of an organization like Heritage, could make a difference, then I’d put down my pen immediately. Still, it’s a start; and...
View ArticleFind the solution, not the criminals
The Gulf situation is a disaster and a true tragedy. But initiating a criminal probe right now will only make things worse.
View ArticleThe World Cup: Ranking the competitors
When the World Cup does come along, it should be celebrated with gusto. Why? Because it’s one of the most public opportunities to evince American Exceptionalism
View ArticleGay marriage issue poses long-term challenge for GOP
As Americans become more supportive of gay marriage, the GOP may be forced to shift its stance.
View ArticleSoda ban ruling: Not the win we’d hoped for
The appellate court's ruling was about separation of powers, not individual liberty.
View ArticleReligious liberty depends on right-of-center gay marriage advocates
If same-sex marriage is inevitable, moderate voices are the only thing that can protect the rights of the New Mexico photographer
View ArticleKeeping the GOP out of ENDA
Broadening non-discrimination laws will only lead to frivolous lawsuits and employers afraid to hire.
View ArticleAndy Shallal: Businessman, extremist, DC mayor?
He thinks the U.S. gets its 'marching orders from Tel Aviv'
View ArticleNo, the Libertarian Party isn’t behind the curve on gay rights
A Slatepitch that belittles the work of many libertarian gay rights supporters
View ArticleBrandon Ambrosino deserves a chance
The liberal blogosphere hates Ezra Klein's new hire.
View ArticleUnionizing college football teams will lead to more losses
Northwestern's new union will mean higher costs and less competitiveness.
View ArticleSheldon Adelson’s Israel fixation doesn’t represent American Jews
No matter how out of the mainstream the casino magnate is, 2016 contenders want his money.
View ArticleA minimum wage means different things in different states
Why Harry Reid's $10.10 national wage plan makes no sense
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