Rituparna Basu
The Meaning of a Bow
Last week at the G-20 summit, President Obama came under much scrutiny when he bowed to the king of Saudi…
A Tax on the Pursuit of Happiness
President Obama’s first tax increase went into effect yesterday, in the form of the single greatest federal tax increase ever…
AIG Executives and Mob Rule
The recent bonuses paid to executives in the financial division of AIG have created a firestorm. In response to the…
Who Should Pay for Autism Treatment?
Medical treatment for autism is exceedingly expensive. Many parents of autistic children take out a second mortgage on their homes…
A Tribute to Darwin
Renowned geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky once said, “Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution.” Though remarkable advances…
Science and Faith: Enemies
Billionaire investor Sir John Templeton passed away last month. A devout Presbyterian, Templeton devoted much of his fortune to the…
The Helpless French Mind
A recent news article describes a new law in France which, if passed, will make it illegal to promote “extreme…