States rights and federalism in gay marriage rulings
A federal judge strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act, arguing that individual rights trump state and federal power. The piece defends decentralized authority, cites Reagan era promises, and stresses that rights should guide marriage policy more than federal bans. It contends Massachusetts decisions highlight state roles while individual rights prevail.
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USS
Joseph Tauro
Arizona
Ronald Reagan
Obama
United States
Massachusetts
Let Peace Begin With Me Prompts Freedom Message
A concise newspaper note highlights themes of freedom and peace with a dedication to informing readers so they may promote liberty. The piece references the 1988 Pulitzer Prize context and underscores the value of individual freedom as a guiding principle.
Signs of the Times by Thomas Sowell
Sowell argues that massive stimulus spending fails to boost inflation or unemployment, citing low money velocity, corporate hoards, and cautious lending. He notes a rise in temporary hires as businesses avoid new benefit costs, blaming Washington for ongoing anti business policies.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Wall Street Journal
Pfizer
Congress
Washington
Harry Reid
Dr. Simpson
USC
Neil Patrick Harris
Liberals flanked by economics in controversial column
A guest column skewers liberals on economic understanding citing a Zogby poll and Econ Journal Watch findings that Democrats and progressives miss more economics questions than libertarians and conservatives. The piece mocks political rhetoric and questions the messaging around government spending and debt.
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Zogby
Econ Journal Watch
Econ Journal
Econ
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AY 5 Cael.com
Swire Usticg
Roman Pova
Ron Hart
Cuba
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Odessa
Papa
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