When word surfaced at the U. of Chicago that a new institute would be named in honor of Dr. Milton Friedman, it sparked some controversial opinions.
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Free Markets & Free Will
Recently at the Brookings Institution, a panel which included former Bush chief speechwriter William McGurn asked the question: does the free market corrode moral character?
Obama Youth Get Stimulated
In response to the stimulus package pending before Congress, Campus Progress, the youth division of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement outlining its expectations for the stimulus package, specifically in regard to the needs of young people.
What About Bob?
One of the most respected men in his field, veteran broadcaster Bob Schieffer, who is known for his intimate knowledge of Washington D.C., offered an insightful address to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) on Monday.
Friends of Tom Daschle
They consist of media, political, and academic elites and maybe a red flag.
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?
Gator Christian Life Vindicated
Gator Christian Life (GCL), a religious student organization at the University of Florida, has been invited to return to its former status as a registered student organization.
Voodoo Anyone? Vindicated
Listen to the often-prophetic comments of Professor Christopher T. Warden, author of Accuracy in Academia’s textbook Voodoo Anyone? How to Understand Economics Without Really Trying, in his last radio interview.
Economics 101
Considering the current global economic crisis, it would be nice if students could become more conversant with economic terminology, even if it’s only the basics.
Home Sweet Homeschool
A new report from the Department of Education’s National Center for Statistics says that homeschooling is growing so quickly that it can hardly be called an exception to the educational rule.