O’Donnell: Yes, Socialism Works . . .
by James O’Donnell, M.B.A.This year has seen major American cities, like New York City and Seattle, elect socialist mayors. Elsewhere, positions a bit lower on the totem pole have also found successful socialist candidates, including winning city or area council seats in Atlanta, Georgia; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Detroit, Michigan; Greenbelt, Maryland; Ithaca, New York; Jersey City, New Read the full article…
The Outstater
Rolling Boondoggles AS THE USUAL BOOSTERS line up to cut more ribbons for the almost $400-million Indy Blue Line (bus transit) in Indianapolis, our adjunct scholar Randall O’Toole is finishing work on his latest report. O’Toole, a reliable and well-informed downer on public transportation issues, concludes “the more we spend, the fewer people use transit.” Here is his quote Read the full article…
Franke: ‘Listening to the Law’
by Mark Franke Supreme Court nominations are great political theater, great, that is, if you enjoy the spectator sport our uncivil civic discourse has become. But there is an educational aspect to this verbal sturm und drang. For example we have become educated on the interpretative methodology of originalism, the methodology used by those who look Read the full article…
The Outstater
THE LEADERSHIP of my community is excited about a new economic boost that the mayor says is “too good to pass up.” Is it a tax break for local businesses? How about zoning reform, or more starter homes for young families? No? Reducing outdated permit requirements and regulations? None of that. They are excited about a Read the full article…
The Outstater
Keeping the Peace The King’s Peace (pax regis) — Prior to the English Civil War, the common-law concept of maintaining public order. CRIMINOLOGISTS TELL US that only a sliver of humanity is inherently “criminal,” that is, persons with a pathological disregard for others or their property. In New York City, for instance, just 327 offenders among 8 million citizens Read the full article…
Schansberg: ‘Greatness’ — a Biblical Perspective
by Eric Schansberg, Ph.D. Noah is repeatedly commended for his righteousness, and then for building the Ark in obedience. Not only does he save his family and pairs of each animal, more broadly he saves “mankind” and the animal kingdom — in what turns out to be a fresh start, a new beginning, another opportunity for man to Read the full article…
