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An Apology for Judicial Activism Laura Vanderkam 04/26/2007

In a new book, libertarian activist Clint Bolick offers a surprising argument.

A Strained Moment for Korea Frank Y. Lee 04/25/2007

The Virginia Tech massacre casts a shadow over a remarkable cultural success story.

Vonage is the Latest Victim of Patent Abuse Timothy B. Lee 04/24/2007

Today’s hearing shows that a system, not just a company, is broken.

The Yeltsin Legacy Leon Aron 04/23/2007

History will record the late Russian leader as a great liberator.

Property Rights at Risk in New Jersey Duncan Currie 04/23/2007

Eminent domain and “pay-to-play” are a dangerous combination.

On Earth Day, Remember The Humans Indur M. Goklany 04/22/2007

The same noble impulse that helped us clean up is now causing trouble.

The Man Who Made Our World Jacob Foster 04/20/2007

A new biography of Albert Einstein illuminates the human side of the scientist who taught us how to imagine our universe.

Inside the Mind of a French Presidential Candidate Jurgen Reinhoudt 04/19/2007

Reformist politician Nicolas Sarkozy’s new book Testimony is compelling reading for those interested in French politics.

Suiting Ourselves Edward Tenner 04/18/2007

For a symbol of conformity, the archetypal men's garment has a remarkably rich history.

Taxing Wisdom Jeffery L. Yablon 04/17/2007

For tax day, a selection of the best observations about taxes.