Author: The National Center

Who’s Really Authentically Black? by Darryn “Dutch” Martin

New Visions Commentary /
Black leaders in America have an unflinching allegiance to the political left and are part-and-parcel to the Democratic Party. They see no reason to change or reform existing race-based affirmative action programs. They are also out of step with the ...
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This Land is My Land: How United Nations Claims of World Heritage May Swipe America’s Past, by Ryan Balis

National Policy Analysis #473 /
It is curious that we Americans have placed some of our most valued landmarks - such as the Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall and Yellowstone National Park - under United Nations jurisdiction. National symbols have an unmistakable allure. They have ...
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Dying for a Discount: The Dangers in Importing Drugs, by Edmund F. Haislmaier

National Policy Analysis #476 /
Sometimes bad ideas don't die. Like creatures in a scary movie, they keep coming back. In 2001, legislation to ease importation of cheaper drugs from abroad was the hot idea in health policy circles. Then came September 11, followed by ...
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Rules Protecting Endangered Species Endanger Defense Readiness Instead, by Dana Joel Gattuso

National Policy Analysis #475 /
"Our new radar - it's a remarkable scientific achievement capable of spotting an intruder in the air at quite a long range... But we can't get permission to put her up [on top of the mountain from] the National Park ...
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Legal Brief: Striking a Deal on Asbestos; Tobacco Lawsuit Ends in Jail Time for Plaintiff; Thanks in Part to Lawsuits, Millions Lack Health Insurance

Striking a Deal on Asbestos Among conservatives, there is perhaps no senior figure in Washington more associated with compromise than Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). Considered a strong conservative by liberals, Hatch frustrates conservatives. He's supported federal health care, anti-gun measures ...
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Legal Briefs newsletter #27: Striking a Deal on Asbestos; Tobacco Lawsuit Ends in Jail Time for Plaintiff; more.

Among conservatives, there is perhaps no senior figure in Washington more associated with compromise than Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT). Considered a strong conservative by liberals, Hatch frustrates conservatives. He's supported federal health care, anti-gun measures and the legal destruction of ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Black Leadership Network Urges NASCAR to Sever Ties with Jesse Jackson: Critics Fear Jackson is Stirring Racial Animosity for Profit

Press Release /
Project 21 has joined a campaign begun by the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) to urge NASCAR to stand up to what appear to be intimidation tactics employed by Jesse Jackson and fight an apparent corporate shakedown. Members of ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Black Leadership Network Urges NASCAR to Sever Ties with Jesse Jackson: Critics Fear Jackson is Stirring Racial Animosity for Profit – June 2003

Press Release /
Project 21 has joined a campaign begun by the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) to urge NASCAR to stand up to what appear to be intimidation tactics employed by Jesse Jackson and fight an apparent corporate shakedown. Members of ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision; Black Network Provides Interview Sources for Comment

Press Release /
The United States Supreme Court today announced its ruling on whether the University of Michigan can use race as a deciding factor in its admissions process. In a five to four decision, the justices ruled that the university, as a ...
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Project 21 Press Release: Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision: Black Network Criticizes Muddled Ruling

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A split ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that finds a constitutional justification for affirmative action is criticized by members of the African-American leadership network Project 21. The lack of a definitive ruling on the issue is considered a significant ...
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