The Worst of the Worst | Cato Institute

The Worst of the Worst | Cato Institute: "today, at least, one-fourth of humanity suffers under severe oppression. These people, observed Freedom House, “have no say in how they are governed and face severe consequences if they try to exercise their most basic rights, such as expressing their views, assembling peacefully, and organizing independently of the state. Citizens who dare to assert their rights in these repressive countries typically suffer harassment and imprisonment, and often are subjected to physical or psychological abuse.” "

The Spending Cliff | Michael D. Tanner | Cato Institute

The Spending Cliff | Michael D. Tanner | Cato Institute: "at least $330 billion of the new debt results from the increased spending that was part of the deal"

"simply paying for big government through debt rather than taxes is not an appreciable improvement"

Armed guards posted at New York paper that reported gun info | Fox News

Armed guards posted at New York paper that reported gun info | Fox News: "Newspaper publisher Janet Hasson says the guards have been posted at its White Plains headquarters and in a satellite office in West Nyack since last week.

She told The New York Times, "The safety of my staff is my top priority." "

What about other's safety?

Incoming Speaker Vos seeks lower tax rates

Incoming Speaker Vos seeks lower tax rates: "over time, too many tax credits have been created. He said Republicans want to eliminate some tax credits for business sectors that don't provide the boost they were intended to give."

10-year-old with BB gun saves mother's life from attacker

10-year-old with BB gun saves mother's life from attacker: Police say the boy ran and got his lever action BB gun and shot the man at least four times.