25 Years Ago in Reason

"I think we ought to elect Teddy Kennedy president of the United States--he's much too dangerous as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee."

--"Reason Interview: Howard Ruff"

"China is joining the ranks of other socialist and communist countries that are being forced by reality to recognize the benefits of free-market work and exchange incentives."

--Robert Poole Jr., "Trends"

"Journalists determined not to examine the philosophy of their trade continue to write stories without evidence…with an arrogance they have had for years. As a result, they are heading for a reaction from the rest of society…that may be unpleasant for us all."

--Dennis Chase, "Overglorified Journalism"

"When a group of extremely serious, thoroughly dedicated intellectuals combine to promote radical change in the archaic, reactionary system of American private enterprise, what is their first step? They obtain a million-dollar grant from the Ford Foundation."

--Thomas W. Hazlett, "The Late, Great Center"