The Quaint Appearance of Corruption

At the quaint level of public service where appearances of corruption to the public are considered, we find a great contrast with the steady news diet of stories of elite misbehavior. As you read, remember that not one financier has ever been deprived of a day’s...

Redefining Globalization

Do you remember the anti-globalization protests that happened at the Seattle WTO meeting back in 1999? You’re forgiven if you don’t. Anti-globalization ain’t what it used to be. Back then, “globalization” was one of the Left’s big...

Cleaning House

Yesterday’s news was headlined by another shock and tragedy: the murder of three Baton Rouge police officers by a hate-filled black man with a history of calling for violence against police. This atrocity is the latest event in a growing chain of conflicts...

Eyes Wide Shut

Qandeel Baloch, a 25 year old Pakistani social media star and provocateur for women’s rights, was murdered the other day by her brother in a reported honor killing. Honor killings are just what they sound like – the murder of a family member...