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Analysis and Commentary
Analysis and Commentary

Are Shaker Heights Schools a Success? A Reply to Kahlenberg

by Paul E. Petersonvia Education Next
Friday, June 11, 2010

To learn that black students in Shaker Heights outperform other African-Americans in Ohio tells us nothing about the quality of Shaker Heights schools...

Analysis and Commentary

Helen Thomas, Turkey, and the Liberation of Israel

by Victor Davis Hansonvia National Review Online
Friday, June 11, 2010

The world cares deeply about refugees, disputed territory, and divided cities — when Israel is involved...

Analysis and Commentary

Debtor's politics: Who wins?

by Charles Calomirisvia Arena (Politico)
Friday, June 11, 2010

As Ricky Ricardo would say, Mr. Daniels and the existing GOP "have a lot of 'splainin to do...'

Analysis and Commentary

Iran and the 'Freedom Recession'

by Fouad Ajamivia Wall Street Journal
Friday, June 11, 2010

Facebook had no answer to the pro-regime vigilantes who ruled the streets. And the U.S. president, who might have helped, stood aside...

Analysis and Commentary

Don't forget the Iranians who have gone up against the regime

by Timothy Garton Ashvia Los Angeles Times
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Their opposition to the Islamist regime must be remembered —a new book, film and report can help...

Analysis and Commentary

The Incredibly Wonderful World of our Sensitive Elites

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Works and Days
Thursday, June 10, 2010

I listened to two hours of news tonight, then read a sampling of columnists, and learned the following...

Analysis and Commentary

Who Lost Turkey?

by Daniel Pipesvia Danielpipes.org (blog)
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Two main explanations are circulating that address this now-burning question...

Interviews
Interviews

War with Sebastian Junger: Chapter 5 of 5

by Peter M. Robinsonvia Uncommon Knowledge
Friday, June 11, 2010

Sebastian Junger reflects on the value of the war in Afghanistan...

Interviews

Hannity - FOXNews - Great American Panel with Peter M. Robinson

with Peter M. Robinsonvia Fox News
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Commentary on victories for female candidates in the GOP primaries...

In the News
In the News

Stimulus, as big as war, failed

with Gary S. Beckervia Orange County Register
Friday, June 11, 2010

It was a stimulus as big as a war, $862 billion, more than has been spent on the U.S. intervention in Iraq, and what are we getting for this package enacted by Congress 15 months ago...

In the News

Iran opposition leaders cancel mass protests

with Fouad Ajamivia Christian Science Monitor
Friday, June 11, 2010

Denied permits, Iran's opposition movement canceled demonstrations to mark the one-year anniversary of controversial national elections...

In the News

Paul Krugman's War on Austerity

with Niall Fergusonvia Time Magazine Online
Friday, June 11, 2010

At a time when most people are saying the path out of the financial crisis and European debt problem is for individuals and governments around the world to cut back, Paul Krugman wants us to spend, spend, spend...

In the News

Obama Critics Should Have Voted for Red Adair

with Richard A. Epsteinvia Bloomberg
Friday, June 11, 2010

The blame game is replacing baseball as the U.S. national pastime...

In the News

Racism, Civil Rights and Libertarianism

with Richard A. Epsteinvia Real Clear Politics
Friday, June 11, 2010

Thanks to Rand Paul, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky and son of maverick libertarian Republican Ron Paul, we find ourselves in an unlikely debate about the Civil Rights Act of 1964...

In the News

UPDATE 2-Wealthy businesswomen win California Republican races

with Bill Whalenvia Reuters
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Two powerful Silicon Valley businesswomen won Republican nominations for California governor and the U.S. Senate on Tuesday...

In the News

Underground Music Eludes Government Efforts to Silence It

with Abbas Milanivia GlobalPost.com
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Music has become political as Iranians turn to alternative outlets to express their frustration at the leaders of their government...

In the News

Prune and Grow

with John F. Cogan, John B. Taylorvia New York Times
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Sixteen months ago, Congress passed a stimulus package that will end up costing each average taxpayer $7,798...

In the News

Future Challenges E-Book

by Peter Berkowitz, Philip Bobbitt, Tod Lindberg, Jessica Stern, Matthew Waxman, Benjamin Wittesvia Future Challenges in National Security and Law
Thursday, June 10, 2010

In the new online volume, Future Challenges in National Security and Law, members of the Hoover Institution’s Koret-Taube Task Force on National Security and Law and guest contributors offer incisive commentary on the controversies that have erupted over national security law in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, laying the foundations for understanding such future issues...