12 | September | 2012

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Exponential growth: North Dakota’s oil production sets more new records in July

Mark J. Perry | September 12, 2012, 9:21 pm

The “Economic Miracle State” of North Dakota pumped another record amount of crude oil during the month of July at a rate of more than 674,000 barrels per day, according to data released today by the state’s Department of Mineral … read more >

Pethokoukis, Politics and Public Opinion

Why voter belief in the gloomy New Normal may make Obama a winner

James Pethokoukis | September 12, 2012, 8:29 pm

How can President Obama be winning? The job market has stagnated at severely depressed levels, and incomes have fallen throughout this “recovery.” If it really is a “It’s the economy, stupid,” kind of year, Mitt Romney should be ahead, right? … read more >

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Society and Culture, Education

Fact-checking Diane Ravitch on the Chicago teachers strike

Michael McShane and Allison Kimmel | September 12, 2012, 5:19 pm

In the heat of the CTU strike where things tend to get a little fuzzy, it is important to wade through the rhetoric, and get down to the facts. read more >

Carpe Diem

2012: The year of the housing recovery

Mark J. Perry | September 12, 2012, 4:58 pm

1. “The number of improving housing markets across the country rose to 99 in September, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released this week. This is up from 80 metros that were listed … read more >

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Economics, U.S. Economy

The health hazards of recessions for older workers

Sita Slavov | September 12, 2012, 4:19 pm

The recent recession and persistently high unemployment will take a deadly toll on older Americans. read more >

Foreign and Defense Policy

Has Obama held more fundraisers than daily intelligence meetings?

Marc Thiessen | September 12, 2012, 1:03 pm

Yesterday, I reported that while President Obama has, by his own estimate, spent roughly 600 hours on the golf course, he has spent only about 536 hours attending his daily intelligence meeting since taking office. Now, it turns out there … read more >

Pethokoukis

Falling incomes: The chart that shows it’s not getting better

James Pethokoukis | September 12, 2012, 12:53 pm

From the U.S. Census Bureau: 1. Median household income was $50,054 in 2011, a 1.5 percent decline in real terms from 2010 . This was the second consecutive annual decline in household income. 2. Median family household income declined by … read more >

Foreign and Defense Policy, Middle East and North Africa

Call it what it is: Terrorism in Egypt and Libya

Danielle Pletka | September 12, 2012, 10:08 am

Attacks against America in Egypt and Libya aren’t about free speech or the sanctity of the Prophet Mohammed. They’re about terrorism and leadership – or lack thereof. read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion, Elections

56 days: U.S. 2012 elections live

Wednesday, September 12th

Henrik Temp | September 12, 2012, 9:59 am

News & analysis on Election 2012. Updated throughout the day. read more >

Foreign and Defense Policy, India

Confidence in Indian government plummets

Sadanand Dhume and Julissa Milligan | September 12, 2012, 9:48 am

As economic growth slows to below 6% and yet another corruption scandal gridlocks governance, are Indians losing faith in their politicians? read more >

The Uses of Scandal
One of the greatest uses of scandal is to vividly demonstrate what new laws are needed and to create the political conditions to get them enacted. […]
Lean In… to Government?
Sheryl Sandberg's runaway best-selling book Lean In has managed to offend both the Left and the Right. Sandberg touts female hard-headedness, yet also calls for an elaborate government- and employer-supplied support system for women. […]
Are American Voters Racist?
Racial prejudice plays a very small role in American politics, but a highly disciplined sense of self-interest on the part of one group may play a very large role in the way the federal government functions. […]
The Perpetual Passion for Paper
Paper is becoming less important in some respects, but its strengths — prestige, utility, permanence, and security — are more essential than ever. […]