On the heels of the Arab oil embargo, in 1975 Congress enacted Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards as a regulatory solution to reduce the United States' dependence on foreign oil and gasoline consumption.1 CAFE standards mandate that vehicles sold ... READ MORE
"Never in the history of the United Nations have bold decisions been more necessary," remarked U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the 60th anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Charter in 2005.1 In an ironic way, Annan is correct: The ... READ MORE
Most liberals enjoy portraying themselves as the champions of minority interests and "social justice," defending the allegedly defenseless against oppression from the rich and powerful. But does the liberal elite live by its own rhetorical standards? Not according to author ... READ MORE
Hip-hop has grown from its inner-city roots to appeal to a diverse and worldwide audience. It is no longer the fad some once considered it. Unfortunately, it is also having a profound negative impact on young blacks. This aspect of ... READ MORE
Last year, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation designed to reform the Endangered Species Act. Dubbed the "Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act," and commonly referred to as TESRA, the measure would place authentic property rights protections for American ... READ MORE
Following up my post about the Weekly Standard's green praise of Treasury Secretary-designate Henry Paulson, I'm recommending this Grist article about Paulson, which says "Paulson also worked with environmental groups including the World Resources Institute and the Natural Resources Defense ... READ MORE
No, no, no. The line was "largely poor, uneducated, and easy to command." Glenn Reynolds may have read Michael Kinsley. That's always a bit of a risk.s ... READ MORE
"Juneteenth" - the oldest and most recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States - is June 19. On this day set aside for reflection on the struggle for freedom and the ongoing quest for self-empowerment, members ... READ MORE
In an editorial, Sean Paige of the Colorado Springs Gazette honors property rights hero Wayne Hage, who died this week, aged 69. The editorial says, in part: ...Hage and other sagebrush rebels are to us a comforting reminder that some ... READ MORE
Washington, D.C. - The National Center for Public Policy Research is calling on the Senate Finance Committee to investigate Goldman Sachs Fund CEO and Treasury Secretary-designate Henry J. Paulson, Jr.'s role in his firm's $60 million Chilean land deal that ... READ MORE
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