Author: James N. Markels

By Jan 23,2005

Answering Kinsley

While libertarians might not be pleased with President Bush’s performance in his first term, things may be looking up for Round Two as Bush has made Social Security privatization of...

By Dec 05,2004

Tell kids the truth

Parents face a difficult job when it comes to instilling moral values in their children. When I have kids, I won’t want them dabbling in drugs, cigarettes, or unprotected sex....

By Nov 08,2004

Anyone but anyone but Bush

At first, Kerry supporters were giddy as Election Day started. Exit polls were in Kerry’s favor, long lines were reported at election stations across the country, and the last few...

By Oct 11,2004

Bumble-Bush and the Magic Wand

This being my last column before the election, here’s my chance to make the Big Prediction (guaranteed to be wrong, or your money back). Will it be Kerry or Bush?...

By Sep 11,2004

The future of 9/11

September 11, three years later. It seems like an eternity since the attacks, but for some it feels like just yesterday. The names of the lost were read aloud again...

By Aug 15,2004

Eminent domain on the wane?

Private property owners got some good news from Michigan last month when the state’s supreme court struck down a county’s use of the eminent domain power in County of Wayne v....