Author Archives: City Journal
It’s Only Anti-Social
In Britain, the seriousness of an offense depends on who the victim is. Continue reading
The Art of Corruption
The National Endowment for the Arts violates its founding principle. Continue reading
Posted in arts
Tagged andrew klavan, buffy wicks, corruption, nea, obama, yosi sergant
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The Week of 9/11
If Americans need reminders of why we forget terrorism at our peril, this week provided them. Continue reading
Posted in current events
Tagged 9/11, judith miller, khalid sheikh mohammed, terrorism
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Inflation’s Moral Hazard
An age of loose money not only destroys savings; it corrodes character. Continue reading
Posted in economics
Tagged anthony daniels, deficit spending, economics, inflation, theodore dalrymple
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The Golden State’s Golden Tax Opportunity
Next month, California legislators may have the opportunity for a long-term solution to the Golden State’s notorious boom-bust cycle, currently in its “bust” stage. A state commission launched by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may recommend a flat tax on income, which would stabilize revenue and help launch a recovery. If so, it won’t come a moment too soon, since many believe that the state’s recently enacted $84.6 billion budget virtually guarantees another crisis as a sequel. Continue reading
Another Trillion?
The CBO is actually being kind to the would-be reformers. Its analysis likely understates—by at least $1 trillion—the true costs of expanding health coverage as current Democratic legislation contemplates. Continue reading
