Recent Articles and op-eds from the Independent Institute http://www.independent.org/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1) unlicensed version; http://www.FeedForAll.com/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:07:23 -0800 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:07:10 -0800 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2663 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2663 By Patricia H. Born; Despite this year's calm hurricane season, the past decade of disastrous storms has made it more difficult for many homeowners to find affordable insurance. Not surprisingly, they b... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2662 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2662 By Ivan Eland; The Obama administration's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-described mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and four alleged co-conspirators in civilian court... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2661 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2661 By Alvaro Vargas Llosa; TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras--The presidential election that will take place Nov. 29 is the legitimate way to solve the crisis that has given this country a disproportionate international pr... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2660 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2660 By Scott A. Beaulier, Peter J. Boettke; The Treasury Department--whose mission has ostensibly expanded to include management of government finances, the promotion of economic growth and stability, and the provision of safet... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2659 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2659 By Ivan Eland; In recent history, very few counterinsurgency wars have ended in success. Guerrillas are often outgunned by a wealthier invading power, but they do have two powerful advantages. One is t... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2658 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2658 By Alvaro Vargas Llosa; WASHINGTON--Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett, the fabled investor, has announced the biggest deal of his life: He will acquire the stake he doesn't already own in Burli... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2657 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2657 By José Maria J. Yulo; div class="quotedtext" For neither Man nor Angel can discern Hypocrisy, the only evil that walks Invisible, except to God alone, By h... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2654 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2654 By Mary L. G. Theroux; Whether or not you like it, Congress' health care bill ultimately comes down to one question: How much faith do you have that a politically appointed committee in Washington, D.C., c... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2656 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2656 By Gabriel Roth; The Bay Bridge, which normally carries some 270,000 vehicles each weekday, was closed on Oct. 27 following a botched repair. The bridge re-opened for traffic six days later, but therersq... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2655 http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2655 By Randall G. Holcombe; The United States enacted its minimum-wage law in 1938. It didn't cover all workers, and still doesn't. The "principle" appears to be that some wage levels are too... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:20:02 GMT