
National Marriage Week: It Pays to Get Married, Even in a Recession
The Washington Post reports today on a new study highlighting the effects of the “Great Recession” on marriage. The report from the University of Virginia’s National Marriage Project suggests that while the recent economic downturn has placed financial stress on a majority of married couples, lifelong relationships continue to thrive. According to the report, more […]

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Iran’s nuclear program presents a threat to international stability. Yet successive American administrations-Republican and Democratic alike-have misread the intentions and actions of the Iranian regime. How dangerous is a nuclear Iran, even if it never detonates a weapon? What are the guiding principles of the Iranian leadership? To what lengths would the regime go to […]

A Valentine’s Day Wish for Free Trade
Americans saved more than $16 million on roses last year thanks to U.S. trade policy toward Colombia. Under the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), many products from Colombia are exempt from U.S. import tariffs. Colombia is the biggest supplier of cut flowers to U.S. consumers, and the ATPA exempts Colombian roses from the 6.8 percent […]

The Prosperity Congress Speech by Tom McClintock
By Tom McClintock, on January 6, 2011 House Chamber, Washington, D.C. January 6, 2011 M. Speaker: I rise to express the hope that historians will look back on the 112th Congress as the session that restored American prosperity – and to express my strong agreement with the new leaders of this House who have declared […]

Large Shows of Support for Rabbi Lior Because of Arrest Warrant
Jewish groups and leaders in Israel expressed their outrage on Monday following the issuing of an arrest warrant by Israel Police against Rabbi Dov Lior. Rabbi Lior is wanted for questioning for having given his approval to the book “Torat HaMelech.” The book, which was written by Rabbi Yitzchak Shapira, discusses the legal aspects of […]

Burqa Bandits Target TD Bank
by David J. Rusin • Jan 21, 2011 at 12:05 pm TD Bank, which has hundreds of branches on the East Coast and calls itself “America’s most convenient bank,” certainly appears to be the most convenient for thieves who hide themselves under face-covering veils. Over the past six months, TD Bank has emerged as a […]

100% Egyptian Muslims want Islam to be Part of Politics
“What if the Problem Really is the People?” A thousand talking heads and neo-conservative experts on the region assure us that a bright future stretches out before Egypt like a magic carpet. “Democracy,” “Freedom”, “Representative Government” are the buzzwords that trickle wetly out of their printers. All cynicism is disdained and skepticism swept into the […]

11 States Will Demand Birth Certificates In 2012
Connecticut, SB291 require “that candidates for president and vice-president provide their original birth certificates in order to be placed on the ballot.” That is needed to make sure the candidate “is a natural born United States citizen, prior to certifying that the candidate is qualified to appear on the ballot.” Georgia, HB37 not only demands […]

Why Egypt Will Not Soon Become Democratic
by Daniel Pipes The Economist February 4, 2011 The Economist asked Anoush Ehteshami of Durham University and Daniel Pipes to address the motion: “Egypt will become a democracy within a year.” Ehteshami’s response in favor can be read here. Mr. Pipes’s response follows below. Two reasons lead me to assert that the Arab Republic of […]

Hamas Terrorist Parades as Shalit Handcuffed and Uniformed
Hamas celebrated its 23rd anniversary by parading a terrorist dressed as kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit, bespectacled, in an IDF uniform and handcuffed. The Al Qassam Brigades of Hamas staged the march in a Gaza village in another attempt to play on Israeli’s emotions to pressure the government to free more than 1,000 Arab prisoners and […]

Air Force Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief
The Israeli Air Force bid farewell this week to outgoing Mossad chief Meir Dagan in a special ceremony. During the modest event, which was attended by Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Ido Nechushtan, Dagan concluded eight successful years in office and spoke to senior commanders in the IAF. Dagan emphasized the great importance of the […]
