American Competitiveness: The New Untouchables or The New Half Truth?

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman makes a superficially compelling case for reforming education in pursuit of American Competitiveness. But is he overstating its promise?

We are the World — and the World Killed Michael Jackson

Why is it that we'd rather tolerate celebrities who are dangerously doped up than accept the fact that they're human?

Dare to Prepare: Only Your Insurer Will Stop You

Disaster preparedness literature advocates stocking necessary medications, but those who are insured and require daily medications to treat asthma, diabetes or other chronic conditions may run into an unexpected and ironic obstacle: Many health insurance companies have no provision in place to allow subscribers to obtain doctor-authorized refills for use in an emergency kit.