November 11-07
Up one levelAdjusting to Free Trade
Congress can help American workers without sliding toward protectionism, writes DIANA FURCHTGOTT-ROTH.
Why Is Chuck Schumer Smiling?
As the 2008 campaign approaches, Democrats look almost certain to maintain and expand their Senate majority, writes LIZ MAIR.
Welcome to ‘Richistan’
America’s ultra-wealthy are conspicuous both for their lavish consumption and for their colorful philanthropy, writes RACHEL DICARLO CURRIE.
The Case for DDT
Activist groups should join together in support of an anti-malaria insecticide that could save millions of lives, writes ROGER BATE.
The Farm Bill Fiasco
Though serious agriculture reforms are needed, they face an uphill battle in Congress, writes LIZ MAIR.
Rah! Rah! Block That Rook!
Small, no-name colleges have become powerhouses in intercollegiate chess, trying to attract top-quality applicants and alumni money, writes LUKE MULLINS.
The End of Big Music?
Radiohead’s online album release is bad news for the major record labels, writes ANDREW MOYLAN.
The Good News From Latin America
Despite the rise of Hugo Chávez and the spread of populism, the past half-decade has been a remarkably encouraging period, writes DUNCAN CURRIE.
Quality First
Local production is not necessarily the answer to pharmaceutical shortages in Africa, writes ROGER BATE.
An Oily Dilemma
High petroleum prices are not in OPEC’s long-term interest, writes DIANA FURCHTGOTT-ROTH.
Striking Against the Environment
What does the French transportation shutdown have to do with climate change? JURGEN REINHOUDT explains.
An Exit Strategy for Big Pharma
It may be time for drug companies to invest only in countries that truly protect intellectual property rights, says ROGER BATE.
David vs. Goliath
By pushing for welfare reform, British opposition leader David Cameron has taken on a political giant.
The Bush Record on AIDS
Has the president’s vaunted $15 billion plan made a difference? KAREN PORTER investigates.
The End of Hurricane Hugo?
Chávez may have sown the seeds of his own destruction, says ROGER F. NORIEGA.