The New American

Gallup World Poll: French Gloomiest About Their Nation’s Economy

Although a September Gallup poll showed that close to half of Americans believe that the economy will be worse in a year than...

Bruce Walker December 27, 2011

Ariz. Student Emerges From “Irreversible” Coma

Dave Bohon December 27, 2011

Twenty-one-year-old Sam Schmid (left) had an extra-special gift for his family, presented to them just in time for the Christmas holiday. Days after...

Congress Asks IRS to Investigate AARP

Bob Adelmann December 27, 2011

Rep. David Reichert (R-Wash., left) along with two other House members has asked the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the American Association of...

Payroll Tax Cut: Why Stop at $40?

Robert Confer December 27, 2011

On December 22 President Barack Obama released the following message through the White House’s Twitter account: "Thanks to all who shared #40dollars [sic]...

Obama’s Off-base Blame Game

Ralph R. Reiland December 27, 2011

President Obama started off his speech in Osawatomie, Kansas, on December 6 with a positive nod to free-market economics. ...

Random Thoughts

Thomas Sowell December 27, 2011

Random thoughts on the passing scene: Talk show host Dennis Miller said, "I don't dig polo. It's like miniature golf meets the Kentucky...

Supreme Court Just Might Upset Rent Controls in New York City

Bob Adelmann December 27, 2011

When R.S. Radford, a principal attorney for the public interest law firm Pacific Legal Foundation, learned about the ruling against a property owner...

‘Birthers’ Lose Bid for Lawsuit on Obama Citizenship

Dave Bohon December 27, 2011

The “birther” movement was dealt another blow to its efforts to unseat President Obama on December 22 when a federal appeals court dismissed...

Education: Orphan Issue of the Campaign

Sam Blumenfeld December 27, 2011

There have been some mentions of “education” in the Republican debates and by candidates in general. Some of the Republicans have even advocated...

After the GOP Primaries … a Brokered Convention?

Raven Clabough December 27, 2011

The long string of Republican primaries and caucuses will begin in Iowa on January 3. Of course, candidates will gain delegates based on...

Why the U.S. Should Bring Down the Curtain on Airport “Security Theater”

Michael Tennant December 26, 2011

“It’s infuriating,” Bruce Schneier remarked. “We’re spending billions upon billions of dollars doing this — and it is almost entirely pointless. Not only...