According to Ivan, there’s nothing new about our banker-in-chief being the partisan tool of our commander-in-chief: But whatever Bernanke’s own personal motivations may be, free from or encumbered by political inclinations, the transformation of the Fed since the late 1970’s makes . . . . Continue Reading »
The “O” Word Tomás Martín Rosado, O.P., Dominicana Rejecting the Spark-and-Fire Metaphor Jens-Martin Eriksen and Frederick Stjernfelt, City Journal Amish Sect Leader Guilty of Hate Crimes Erik Eckholm, New York Times A Lily for All Nations Angela Cave, Columbia Why Not a . . . . Continue Reading »
The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Shkodra, in northern Albania, has declared that it will excommunicate anyone found to be participating in blood feuds, which are a something of a national sport in Albania, except that they are responsible for hundreds of deaths every month, which most . . . . Continue Reading »
It is impossible to tell from this short news item the exact religious affiliation of the man who unsuccessfully sued the city of Berkeley over its outdoor smoking restrictions on the grounds that they violated his free exercise rights. His complaint uses the phrase “ indigenous faith, . . . . Continue Reading »
Partisanship, even in this highly partisan age, should have its limits. This proposition is one that all Americans would endorse. There are certain fundamental values that we all share, like protecting our security and promoting certain basic principles. Compromising these values to gain a . . . . Continue Reading »
So the first presidential debate is coming up. Most of the polls indicate that Romney needs a strong performance to cut into Obama’s (narrow) lead. So here are my thoughts on the pros and cons of what we can expect from Romney against Obama: pro, 1. Romney isn’t as bad a speaker as he . . . . Continue Reading »
I’ve spent my career so far teaching philosophy of law, constitutional interpretation, civil liberties, and political philosophy to undergraduates and graduate students in the arts and sciences. From time to time, I’ve been offered teaching positions in law schools, and on a . . . . Continue Reading »
The plot thickens. This just in : Harvard University says it hasn’t committed to publishing research that purportedly shows some early Christians believed Jesus had a wife even though its divinity school touted the research during a publicity blitz this week. The research centers on a . . . . Continue Reading »
No, Sarah doesn’t mean do whatever the heck you want and ignore your running mate. She means let loose and tell the truth. I, for one, want to see a rogue Mitt. . . . . Continue Reading »
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