August 1, 2011

Another Liberal Dissents from the Idea that We Need More "Educational Attainment"

George Leef

New York University economics professor Edward N. Wolff is another liberal who doesn’t agree that the nation will benefit, either in rising productivity or greater equality (and inequality bot......

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August 1, 2011

Favorite Books: John Ellis

John Ellis, president of NAS's California affiliate, presents his top books of fiction and non-fiction.

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July 29, 2011

Favorite Books: Joanne Jacobs

Author and education blogger Joanne Jacobs recommends some choice books for summer readers.

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July 29, 2011

Ask a Scholar: Electromagnetic Pulse Attack

Robert Bishop

A former nuclear weapons officer answers a reader's question: can we protect ourselves from an EMP attack?

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July 29, 2011

Collegiate Press Roundup

Glenn Ricketts

Student reporters working during summer vacation write about the search for superheroes, female presidential candidates and stereotyping, the money-driven world of professional sports and Third Cult......

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July 28, 2011

Favorite Books

Ashley Thorne

As the Borders stores close their doors and Kindles are creeping ‘cross our beaches, books are on our minds. So for a short summer series at NAS.org, we asked some of our friends to tell us th......

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July 28, 2011

Good Teaching is Especially Important for Libertarians

George Leef

Economics professor Steven Horwitz (St. Lawrence University) writes about how important it is for libertarians to be excellent teachers. "Not everyone will be the next Hayek," he writes. "Most of us......

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July 28, 2011

Favorite Books: Robert Jackson

The King's College English professor Robert Jackson provides some personal selections for good summer reading.

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July 28, 2011

Scholars Respond to Breivik Manifesto

The National Association of Scholars responds after learning that Anders Behring Breivik mentioned the scholarly organization in his manifesto.

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