Not “Silent Cal”—“Thinking Cal”: Correcting the Historical Image of Calvin Coolidge
February 27, 2009 | by L. John Van Til | Topic: The American Story, White Papers
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Editor’s Note: “How did this apparent political naïf, this so-called simpleton, this relic of the 19th century, become president? That is a question frequently pondered by conventional historians and political … Read more>
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Slumdogs and Slavery
February 26, 2009 | by Gary S. Smith | Topic: The Persuaders
On the Monday morning following the Oscars, U.S. news websites splashed the announcement that the “little film that could,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” had garnered the Best Picture of 2008 award. Buried on many of the same web sites was the news … Read more>
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Hugs and Kisses from Iran
February 23, 2009 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The Global Challenge
Arguably, the world’s leading apostle of hate is Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad—few do the task better, especially toward Jews. On Dec. 12, 2006, at a two-day gathering of Holocaust deniers, Ahmadinejad pledged that “the Zionist regime [Israel] soon [will] be … Read more>
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Tough Times for Wise Virgins
February 18, 2009 | by Mark W. Hendrickson | Topic: The Content of Character
The biblical parable of the 10 virgins (Matthew 25:1-12) is particularly relevant today. As you may recall, the five wise virgins behaved responsibly and prudently, making sure they had enough lamp oil for the midnight arrival of the bridegroom. The … Read more>
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CVV Executive Director Surveyed on Presidents by C-SPAN
February 16, 2009 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The American Story
Dr. Paul Kengor, executive director of The Center for Vision & Values and professor of political science at Grove City College, was among … Read more>
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An Obama-Reagan Presidency?
February 13, 2009 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The American Story
What’s the state of the republic—and its citizens—this Presidents’ Day 2009? It is a state of deep confusion. Here are some polls to ponder, as America considers presidents past and new. Brace yourself.
Before he was elected president, Senator Barack … Read more>
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Breakfast in America
February 12, 2009 | by Lee Wishing | Topic: The Path to Freedom
My wife and I tag-team to get our four kids ready for school in the morning. She manages the lunch-packing process and I make a hot breakfast. Rarely does a lively morning pass that I don’t gaze upon my children … Read more>
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Team Obama: Ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll
February 10, 2009 | by Mark W. Hendrickson | Topic: The Path to Freedom, The Persuaders
Ready for some political and economic rock and roll? It’s happening. In 2008, Americans were rocked by the beginnings of a deflationary credit collapse and Uncle Sam’s extraordinary bailout/nationalization agenda. In 2009, Americans will be rolled. If you think 2008 … Read more>
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The Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
February 9, 2009 | by Gary S. Smith | Topic: The American Story
On Feb. 12 we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The relatively short history of our nation makes this a particularly momentous milestone. Of all of our leaders after the founders, only Franklin Roosevelt approaches Lincoln’s renown and … Read more>
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The Employee Intimidation Act
February 6, 2009 | by John A. Sparks | Topic: The Law
The Obama administration will make every effort to pass a key piece of pro-union legislation. The bill has a misleading label: The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). In the interest of truth in advertising, the bill should be called, “The … Read more>
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Obama’s “Change We Can Believe In:” Paying Off the Unions
February 6, 2009 | by Doug Bandow | Topic: General
Guest Commentary
Barack Obama has surprised supporters and opponents alike by choosing centrists for his Cabinet. The leading exception is Labor Secretary-designate Rep. Hilda Solis, a long-time supporter of coercive unionism. Big Labor is pushing so-called card check, hoping to … Read more>
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2009 – Third Annual Ronald Reagan Lecture
February 5, 2009 | by Annual Ronald Reagan Lecture Series | Topic: Ronald Reagan Lectures, Streaming Video
Herb Meyer, Special Assistant to the Director of Central Intelligence during the Reagan Administration, is interviewed by Dr. Paul Kengor at the Third Annual Ronald Reagan Lecture.… Read more>
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Freedom Works: Speaker Pelosi’s Teachable Moment
February 4, 2009 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The Path to Freedom
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) recently provided a stark illustration of the fundamentally divergent worldviews of big-government liberalism and free-market conservatism. She told ABC’s George Stephanopoulus of the intention of her and House Democrats to include hundreds of … Read more>
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Love That Economic Pain!
February 3, 2009 | by Mark W. Hendrickson | Topic: The Path to Freedom
What would you think if you heard a prominent physician being interviewed and the topic of discussion was the breakout of a serious epidemic, and then the physician started enthusing about how great this plague would be for his business? … Read more>
