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Simpson and the Sacred Cow

Opinion Editorial by Jacob Sullum - 2 Sep 2010

A classic and cowardly defense tactic when one's ideas have failed logically is to shoot the messenger with pointless ad hominem attacks. Let's observe a recent example of this behavior.

Good Intentions Gone Bad

Opinion Editorial by John Stossel - 31 Aug 2010

The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 was noble in intent, but disastrous in practice. A boon for frivolous lawsuits and little else, the ADA is a prime example of the futility that is legislating compassion.

'Moral Hazard' in Politics

Opinion Editorial by Thomas Sowell - 27 Aug 2010

What is the best way to increase the frequency of poor decision making in society? If you guessed 'government subsidies,' you're correct; they're the best way to punish the good for being the good.

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The Curse of the Mediocre

Column by Vickie Oddino - 13 Jun 2007

How does mediocrity respond to genius? The modern encounter between the two is one which attempts to eradicate the difference altogether.

The Highway Always Wins

Column by Jessica Bennett - 3 Jun 2005

The nostalgia of Main Street evokes images of quaint shops, many of which now have darkened windows. Some may see this as a negative development, but the justice of capitalism always prevails over charm.

Man Rises: Building the Hong Kong Airport

Column by Jeffrey Perren - 20 May 2005

When it was time to build Hong Kong Airport, critics said it simply couldn't be done. Some brave engineers, however, responded: "Critics be damned."

Ayn Rand Meta-Blog News

Ayn Rand on cover of National Review

August 27, 2010 - Filed Under: Media Citings

The new issue of National Review (dated August 30, 2010) has a hit piece cover story about Ayn Rand, written by Jason Lee Steorts. The cover says "Ayn Rand Reconsidered: A Greatness Stunted by Hate." ...

Video interview with Atlas Shrugged movie director Paul Johansson

July 26, 2010 - Filed Under: Atlas Shrugged Movie

Libertas Film Magazine has published the video recording of their recent interview with Atlas Shrugged movie director Paul Johansson. Johansson is a passionate guy; it will be interesting to see the results of his efforts.

Filming wraps up for Atlas Shrugged movie: Update from David Kelley and John Aglialoro

July 26, 2010 - Filed Under: Uncategorized, Atlas Shrugged Movie

David Kelley has written an article, "Atlas Shrugged Filming Wraps Up," about the new Atlas Shrugged movie. An excerpt: The Hollywood press has taken a dismissive view of the project. How could an outsider hope to ...

New Atlas Shrugged movie budget more like $15 to $20 million, instead of $5 million?

July 22, 2010 - Filed Under: Atlas Shrugged Movie

From a new article by Big Hollywood's John Nolte: Big Hollywood has enjoyed two visits to the film’s set, which our own Charles Winecoff will be writing more about soon, but due to the fact that ...

Roarks vs. Keatings

July 14, 2010 - Filed Under: Politics, Culture

It's the Howard Roarks who create new jobs, but it's the Peter Keatings who are thriving in the current economic climate, with its public-private "partnerships" and lack of available credit.