Rendell and Marcellus Shale—Taxing the “Golden Goose”

Imagine that you are governor of the state of Pennsylvania, and private enterprisers discover a new, clean source of fuel within the state’s borders, a source which would help reduce the costs of energy, provide jobs for companies and workers,… Read More

Freedom of Political Speech Restored: Citizens United v. Obama

Suppose you were arrested on criminal charges because you were the head of an organization that had produced a film critical of the wife of a former political leader, who was now running for office herself. What country would have… Read More

Bulldozed in New London: The Latest on Kelo and Eminent Domain

Pfizer, the huge drug company, has announced that it will be leaving a large research complex in New London, Connecticut and moving several hundred jobs to nearby Groton. Such belt-tightening in tough economic times would normally draw little criticism. In… Read More

Christopher Klicka: Warrior for Educational and Religious Freedom

A young dark-haired student, Chris Klicka, sat in my U.S. Constitutional History class at Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania around 1980. He was an excellent student with a particularly keen interest in questions about religious liberty and how that… Read More

The Employee Free Choice Act—Why UNIONS Will Be Hurt

The Obama administration is pushing again for the adoption of a bill with the misleading title, the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). One of its major provisions would make employers recognize unions on the basis of “card checks,” that is,… Read More

Educational Choice for the Obamas — What About Others?

Where will the Obama kids attend school in Washington? That question has been answered as it should be: by the new president and first lady.
There is no argument about that. Sasha and Malia will attend Sidwell Friends School —… Read More

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