Since the days of Ben Franklin flying his kite during a storm, America has played a large role in harnessing the power of electricity.  In 2003 the National Academy of Engineering declared the electrification of the U.S. the “greatest engineering achievement of the twentieth century”, ahead of even the automobile or airplane.  “Electrification” here refers … Continue reading →

In light of the recent comments made by Governor Jeb Bush, the topic of partisanship deserves discussion. Governor Bush called both parties to blame for a lack of compromise, saying that his father and Reagan were successful because they were willing to “put policy solutions above political wins.” In politics today, it’s as if both … Continue reading →

A recently produced New York Times video documented the alarming day-to-day operations of an inner-city Oakland hospital emergency room. The un-narrated short film is a montage of clips of patients waiting in long lines to receive care and hospital employees juggling patients from bed to bed and directing ambulance and waiting room traffic. This hospital … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the Department of Justice made clear its intentions to seek a court injunction against the State of Florida for its ‘purge’ of illegal voters on the state’s rolls. This is only the latest episode in a long-term struggle between the Florida State Department and various federal agencies to gain cooperation over determining voter citizenship … Continue reading →

Children today are the next generation.  Unfortunately, 10% of preschoolers in the U.S. are carrying enough extra pounds on their little bodies to be classified as obese, with an additional 10% being overweight. How tragic that kids who barely have had a chance at life are already off to such a burdensome start and have a … Continue reading →

Two recent headlines have created a political stir in the Republican party that has left more than the average voter scratching his head. The first was that the American Legislative Exchange Council and the CATO institute are actively discouraging republican state legislators from implementing health insurance exchanges as required by Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA). The … Continue reading →

It is important in nearly any political argument to win both the battle of ideas and the battle of substance. In the recent debate over the Affordable Care Act, conservative opponents have done an excellent job of drawing attention to the individual mandate’s circumvention of our basic American liberty to use our resources how we … Continue reading →

The $3 billion losses reported by JP Morgan have reignited debate over the government’s role in the financial industry. President Obama, along with most that lean left, urged that the JP Morgan fiasco demonstrates a need for more regulatory oversight, whereas likely Republican candidate Mitt Romney took, as expected, the other approach.  Romney cautioned law … Continue reading →

Unlike the triumphant ending in the age-old tale of David and Goliath, little hope exists for small businesses to successfully battle the giant burden of healthcare provision under the ACA. Several small businesses already face the daunting challenge of skyrocketing costs of health insurance premiums. For example, small businesses pay approximately eighteen percent more than … Continue reading →