The House defeat of the federal pay raise by 380 to 48 was a dramatic demonstration of the vitality and effectiveness of the conservative grassroots movement. It showed that, despite overwhelming odds, the people were able to rise up and say NO to … [Read more...] about The Defeat of the Federal Pay Raise
Two Kinds of Child Care Bills
A new child care bill is being dropped into the legislative hopper of the 101st Congress almost daily, as our nation’s lawmakers rush to paint themselves as “caring and compassionate.” The many bills sort themselves into two very different varieties: … [Read more...] about Two Kinds of Child Care Bills
Ted Bundy Convicts Pornography
The serial killer Theodore Bundy, the country’s most notorious murderer, was finally executed after a decade on death row. A handsome 42-year-old former law student, he confessed to the sadistic sexual mutilations and slaying of 23 young … [Read more...] about Ted Bundy Convicts Pornography
Corporations Finance the Radical Left
During the Bush Inaugural festivities, some of the media tried to make a big story out of the large sums of money that a few big corporations had donated to underwrite the costly Inaugural events (most of which, incidentally, were free to the public … [Read more...] about Corporations Finance the Radical Left
The Loaded Questionnaire on Child Care
Some 20 of the leading women’s magazines are currently carrying a questionnaire on child care which is touted as “the largest magazine survey of its kind.” It is sponsored by the Child Care Action Campaign and the Great American Family Tour, two … [Read more...] about The Loaded Questionnaire on Child Care
Congressmen Are Out of Touch
As I waited for the Inaugural Parade to come down Pennsylvania Avenue, I thought of the proposed 50% Congressional pay raise. Congress’s mishandling of both the parade and the pay raise reflects its insularity from the real world; Congressmen are … [Read more...] about Congressmen Are Out of Touch
Congressmen Are Out of Touch
As I waited for the Inaugural Parade to come down Pennsylvania Avenue, I thought of the proposed 50% Congressional pay raise. Congress’s mishandling of both the parade and the pay raise reflects its insularity from the real world; Congressmen are … [Read more...] about Congressmen Are Out of Touch
Citizens’ Revolt Against Sex Ed Textbooks
The publishers of public school textbooks for sex education, a course that is usually called “family living” or “health” in order to minimize controversy, were taught a costly lesson earlier this month in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The local school board … [Read more...] about Citizens’ Revolt Against Sex Ed Textbooks
“Working Girl” Exposes a Feminist Myth
To the anguished moans and groans of feminists, the movie script writers have struck again. Even if television news departments, editorial writers, and Congressmen haven’t discovered it, the movie script writers (who are on the cutting edge of … [Read more...] about “Working Girl” Exposes a Feminist Myth
Carnegie’s Plan for Controlling U.S. Education
Americans spend about $300 billion per year on education, a truly impressive sum. If any group could control that spending Goliath, it would have incredible power because it would control not only buildings and books and personnel, but also control … [Read more...] about Carnegie’s Plan for Controlling U.S. Education
