Rethinking How Baseball's 'Greats' Are Chosen
With this week's announcement of the new inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame came renewed calls to change the way the Baseball Writers Association of America makes its selections. The discussion...
View ArticleAre Big Banks Out of Control?
In March 2009, JPMorgan Chase's "compliance function" sent a letter asking the bank's manager for its Bernie Madoff account to certify that Madoff was complying with all laws and regulations. But...
View ArticleShould Drug Enforcement Be Left to the States?
Vermont and a number of states have responded to increased drug use by emphasizing treatment and rehabilitation. Washington and Colorado have legalized recreational use of marijuana, and the federal...
View ArticleShould Mayor de Blasio Unravel Bloomberg's Reforms?
Last month, Mayor Bill de Blasio named Carmen Fariña schools chancellor. The appointment of this 40-year veteran of the New York City school system signals a "sharp departure from the education...
View ArticleWhy We Like to Watch Rich People
Several Academy Award contenders like "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "American Hustle" glorify white-collar criminals and scammers, and many reality TV shows embrace the wealthy, too. A new series,...
View ArticleNot Just a Ride in the Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio has pledged that one of his first acts would be to ban horse carriages, which he, and some of the more enthusiastic campaign spenders last year, have called inhumane. Are horse...
View ArticleHow to Compensate Victims of Terrorism
After each national tragedy, the American people ask: How can we help? But the answer changes each time. After the terrorist attacks in 2001, Congress set up a taxpayer-financed fund to compensate...
View ArticleA Cap on Wall Street Bonuses?
It's bonus time on Wall Street. Starting on Jan. 1, caps -- limiting bonuses to one year's base salary, or twice that level with shareholder approval -- went into effect within the European Union....
View ArticleFighting Extremism on a Broader Level
The peace conference on Syria is off to a rocky start. Compounding the crisis is the growing presence of ISIS, a Qaeda-affiliated group in Syria that has gained momentum in Iraq. Meanwhile violence...
View ArticlePolitics on the Strip
"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,'' is still the city's coy come-on. But as the city once known for mobsters, high stakes and showgirls becomes a destination for moms, steakhouses and shopping,...
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