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Stimulus Checks vs. Our Rights

President Obama has declared that "There is no disagreement that we need action by our government, a recovery plan that…

No Bonuses = No Contract Law

Over the last few days Washington has been denouncing AIG for paying out retention bonuses to employees in its financial-products…

No “Footprint,” No Life

As environmentalism continues to grow in prominence, more and more of us are trying to live a "greener" lifestyle. But…

Averting a Crisis or Causing One?

In early December of 2008, the California State legislature passed a measure that would attempt to decrease the level of…

The Moral Alternative to Government Regulation

When we hear the word “regulation,” most people immediately think of the government. After all, the government regulates nearly every…

The Biggest Ponzi Scheme in History

Bernard Madoff's $50 billion hedge fund scam is being called "the biggest Ponzi scheme in history." Over the past ten…

By Government Fiat Alone

Ailing automaker Chrysler LLC has entered into an agreement with Italian carmaker Fiat SpA. The deal would involve an exchange…

Putting It In Reverse

The once stalwart US auto industry has been brought to its knees. A plethora of problems, including poor management decisions…

Whole Foods, Partial Rights

In 2007, Whole Foods, the popular purveyor of natural foods, sought to expand its business by acquiring rival grocer Wild…

Hope Your Medical Emergency Can Wait

President-elect Barack Obama has said he favors a single-payer health care system such as the one Canada has now. But…