Because of its important place near the top of Barack Obama’s to-do list, Afghanistan has been the subject of renewed attention since the inauguration.
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Friends of Tom Daschle
They consist of media, political, and academic elites and maybe a red flag.
Real Economies Have Curves
Everyone seems to have their own theory as to what caused the economic crisis and which reforms will alleviate the suffering. But does anyone really understand what went wrong?
Stimulus a Moral Hazard
Still in the shadows of an already-in-progress bailout plan and a yet-to-be-passed stimulus package, Congress seriously considers what to do to protect the fragile economy and help it grow again.
Women’s Rights Rehabbed
A women’s rights activist wants addict mothers to follow the example of Amy Winehouse and avoid rehab.
Ol’ Blue Eyes Deconstructed
Although on the surface, studies of the singer Frank Sinatra seem to be emblematic of the frivolity of university offerings these days, there may actually be some value to this endeavor.
The Art Instinct
It is hard to imagine what purpose art could have served in a world where every day was largely a struggle to survive until the next day. How did art develop among our ancestors, and what role did it play in their ability to survive and progress?
Higher Ed Ka-ching
The argument that higher education funding stimulates economic growth because more people are getting into the workplace and earning more money, thereby spending more money was kicked on January 14, 2009, at a Cato Institute event.
’Round Midnight
The Center for American Progress (CAP) released a report last week discussing outgoing President Bush’s “midnight regulations” and how the organization hopes President Barack Obama will respond.
Valley Girl Scouts
As the season approaches when we load up on Thin Mints, we might want to ask ourselves what happened to the group that sells them.