Opinion
Education: Orphan Issue of the Campaign
There have been some mentions of “education” in the Republican debates and by candidates in general. Some of the Republicans have even advocated...
The “Fanatics” of Christmas
I think the world has got fanatics all wrong. The world has both too broad and too narrow a concept of fanaticism. We...
Read moreThe Man Who Invented Christmas
During this season of massive over-commercialization, you may find it hard to believe there was a time when Christmas was no big deal....
Read moreAlvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked — a Cute Film
The Chipmunks are back and funnier than ever in this film for the family. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked features the beloved chipmunks...
Read moreA Letter to Michael Medved
Dear Michael, I have been a longtime listener of your nationally syndicated radio talk show. You are, without question, among the most...
Read moreThanks to Market Innovation Americans Live Better for Less
According to economist Mark J. Perry a consumer doing some Christmas shopping in December 1964 with a budget of $750 could have purchased...
Read moreCal Thomas Still Wrong on Iraq
Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas has written a “Grieving at Christmas” meditation on the pain and suffering of those who have lost loved ones...
Read moreWhat Ron Paul Should Say: Part II
Ron Paul has elaborated on his views in his books, in speeches, and in interviews. During the debates, however, when he has a...
Read moreHow Big Government Bungled the Nation’s Security
Ten years after 9/11, we are finally getting the truth about how our expensive, bureaucratic security services totally bungled their investigations into Islamic...
Read moreWhat Ron Paul Should Say on Foreign Policy
Last week, the Republican presidential contenders slugged it out in Iowa. As usual, Ron Paul’s remarks concerning American foreign policy have drawn heat....
Read moreChina Trade: Myths vs. Reality
Republicans and Democrats, liberals as well as conservatives, have bought into anti-Chinese trade demagoguery. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that tariffs against...
Read moreLoving Freedom Enough to Defy the NDAA
You might assume that revolution brews here in the “Homeland,” given Our Rulers’ paranoia: both the House and Senate have passed the National...
Read moreEconomic Libertad? Cuba’s Baby Steps Toward Liberty
Millions of economic transactions take place every hour in the United States, too many for any central committee in Washington to handle or...
Read more“Newt Hampshire” Paper Rips Ron Paul
The pro-Gingrich New Hampshire Union Leader/Sunday News published an editorial attack on Ron Paul Sunday, calling “Renegade Ron” a “gadfly, not a contender”...
Read moreChristopher Hitchens: Godlessness Is Not Great — How Atheism Poisons Everything
In writing this piece, I’m reminded of a little exchange between the late William F. Buckley and friend and fellow National Review writer...
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