Wisconsin's Unions: Bleeding Taxpayers Dry
for the past 30 years, government workers have enjoyed far bigger pay increases and far more lavish benefits than people who work in the private sector. For government to give, it must first take. This is why governments impose taxes, fees, and fines. Before government can give anyone …High Noon for Wisconsin's Schools
If Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wins his fight with the teachers' unions, he could find himself with a bigger challenge: maintaining the quality of the state's schools. That Governor Scott Walker chose to fire the first shot in Wisconsin’s budget battle at teachers unions should not come as a …On Presidents' Day: Lincoln is King
This Presidents' Day, F F asked freshman GOP members which president they admired most, and just to make it interesting: we didn't let them vote for Reagan. On Presidents' Day, Americans take a day to recognize the office of the presidency – and to reflect upon the country's best. Frum …
Who's to Blame When Men Act Like Boys?
A recent column in the Wall Street Journal takes young men to task for delaying marriage in favor of the hookup culture. But aren't both genders responsible? Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal article entitled Where Have the Good Men Gone? , written by Kay S. Hymowitz, has prompted a surprisin…Voters Didn't Ask for a Shutdown
The GOP's anti-government zeal and threats to shutdown government are the latest sign Washington misread the message from the midterm elections. One would do well to ignore most political slogans and taglines, as they are seldom meant to inform. I know, because over the years I have come up with …Why I'll Miss Borders
The demise of Borders Books portends good things for the economy, but the news is still sad. I don’t think I’d be where I am today, if it weren’t for Borders. I don’t think I’d be where I am today if it weren’t for Borders Books. Although I think that the chain’s demise actually portends good …Why Can't the South Let the Confederacy Go?
Non-Southerners may wonder: How can anyone interpret the founding of the Confederacy as anything other than treason in service of slaveholding? Non-Southerners may wonder: How can anyone interpret the founding of the Southern Confederacy as anything other than treason in service of slaveholding? …Tea Partiers and Unions Face Off in Madison
Tea Partiers who headed to Madison to back Gov. Scott Walker quickly found themselves outnumbered by pro-union protesters. Frum Forum Madison correspondent "Anaea Lay" sends the following dispatches from the front lines of the union protests in Madison. The dispatches were compiled over emails …
What's at Stake in Wisconsin's Budget Fight
Wisconsin's budget battle isn't just about helping the state make up for a projected $137 million deficit, it's about changing the role that public unions play. The Wisconsin budget battle is really not about today or tomorrow but the day after tomorrow; it is far less about helping the state make …Detroit's Symphony Goes With Big Labor
While the nation is focused on the fight between Wisconsin's governor and the public sector unions, a strike involving Detroit's Symphony is hitting a critical stage. While the nation is focused on the fight between Wisconsin governor Scott Walker and the public sector unions, the negotiations …What Does Bahrain's Turmoil Mean for Iran?
The West's response to the protests in Bahrain should be guided by one test: Will our decisions bring us closer to - or further from - democracy in Iran? Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf, connected by a causeway to Saudi Arabia. Bahrain has been swept by protests against the …Gaga and GOProud Are Here to Stay
It’s not just a happy coincidence that Lady Gaga released her most popular song on the same weekend that gay conservatives burst onto the CPAC stage. Last weekend, homosexuality dominated the agenda. The giants of a movement pushed a gay-rights message into the spotlight, so publicly and …The Prowl: My Friend's Date with Mickey Finn
A few summers ago, a friend headed to a bar with co-workers. The next morning she woke in a hotel, slightly bruised and with no recollection of the night before. Last weekend at CPAC, the final panel before the straw poll was entitled "Changing the Conversation: Winning with Women, Minorities, and …What Chess Owes Bobby Fischer
Because he was the greatest who ever played, many who revere chess, were willing to endure Bobby Fischer's eccentricities, paranoia, and weird behavior. When Bobby Fischer died in Iceland in 2008, at age 64, it ended one of the most bizarre lives of our times; one that really has no parallels. …The Fat Diaries: The Best Thing About Slimming Down
After hearing concerns that my weight loss was geared towards artificial goals, I've had to ask myself whether I'm losing weight to be healthier or just to look more attractive. Two weeks ago, when I casually mentioned that I could fit into size 15 jeans for the first time in 18 …