Spring 2008
The Helpless French Mind
A recent news article describes a new law in France which, if passed, will make it illegal to promote “extreme…
Jimmy Carter Embraces Terrorism
Former President Jimmy Carter, already famous for surrendering America's interests to militant Islamists during the Iran Hostage Crisis in the…
A Tale of Two Economists
The New York Times recently published an op-ed by Paul Krugman on McCain’s healthcare plan. Krugman, an economics professor at…
Consumer Protection in a Free Market
An article in the latest issue of the Undercurrent examines the cultural vilification of Big Pharma. The piece argues that…
Girls Gone Mild
An article in the New York Times titled "Students of Virginity" reports on the surprising number of "abstinence clubs" popping…
Bad Science for Worse Philosophy: The “Ruthlessness” Gene
Hebrew University recently completed a study on the genetic basis for “ruthlessness,” and it’s getting some media coverage.Nature included it…
The Profit Motive on Trial: A Look at the Famous Raymond Dirks Insider Trading Case
An article in the latest edition of the Undercurrent analyzes the moral arguments underlying insider trading laws. In this post,…
Praise Big Pharma
If you are sick, there is no better place and time to live than America in the 21st century. The…
Inside Insider Trading
A scientist working for a pharmaceutical company learns that after decades of research and development, she has succeeded in creating…
Defining Life: The Moral Case for Stem Cell Research
In a recent political move, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain voiced his opposition to embryonic stem cell research (ESC). Yet,…