Economics
Hearing Impairment
Democrats used congressional hearings to put on a show when they were in charge. Now it's the Republicans' turn.
Class Consciousness
The House Republican freshmen: always aggressive, sometimes obnoxious, hardly monolithic
It's a Small, Small World
"Nanotechnology" promises endless abundance-courtesy of molecule-manipulating robots. Is that nuts? And do we want it?
The Good Old Days Are Now
Forget what you've heard about "working harder and getting less." Most Americans have both more leisure and better goods than they did 20 years ago.
Frontier Freedom: An Interview with Malcolm Wallop
The former senator on Republican promises, the limits of federal authority, and the way of the West
Prescription Remedies
A broad coalition of deregulators is gearing up to reform the FDA. How far will they go?
Race & the Numbers Racket
The future of affirmative action may depand on a California ballot initiative--and the initiative's fate may depend on numbers the state's universities would rather not release.
Interview with the Vamp
Why Camille Paglia hates affirmative action, defends Rush Limbaugh, and respects Ayn Rand
Borders Patrol
Book sales are surging. Superstores are booming. And the American Booksellers Association doesn't like it.
Best of Both Worlds: An Interview with Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman reminisces about his career as an economist and his lifetime "avocation" as a spokesman for freedom.
