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?

California Voters: Choose Your Pain May 19

What happens in California is by no means confined to California. The world's fifth largest economy depends on getting the answer right when voters go to the polls Tuesday, May 19. Californians need to reconsider the validity of popularly opposed propositions. Here's why: