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The Deceptive Debate over Tax Cut Extensions

By Meredith Turney (Dec 14, 2010)

Based on news reports this week, you’d think President Obama plans to run as a fiscally conservative Republican in 2012. Democrats have expressed outrage over his... more

California’s Real Fantasyland

By Meredith Turney (Nov 29, 2010)

In 1955, Walt Disney opened his first amusement park in Anaheim, California. Disneyland has become the most successful amusement park in the world, with an estimated 600... more

Hollywood's James Cameron Chips In to Kill California Jobs

By Meredith Turney (Oct 19, 2010)

Millions of people around the globe have flocked to movie theatres to see director James Cameron’s hit films such as “Titanic” and “Avatar.” But in order to have the money to... more

“Waiting for Superman” Unites Political Adversaries against Unions

By Meredith Turney (Oct 01, 2010)

There are very few political issues that can unite conservatives and liberals. The political polarization has reached such an intractable state that it seems the two sides... more

"Waiting for Superman" Unites Political Adversaries against Unions

By Meredith Turney (Sep 29, 2010)

There are very few political issues that can unite conservatives and liberals. The political polarization has reached such an intractable state that it seems the two sides... more

California Schools: Monuments to Mediocrity

By Meredith Turney (Sep 17, 2010)

On Monday, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) opened the most expensive school in American history: the $578 million Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools complex.... more

Barbara Boxer's Last Debate

By Meredith Turney (Sep 02, 2010)

It was a match for the ages: a three-term United States Senator against the former CEO of a Fortune 50 international corporation. California politicos had been looking... more

Toeing the Party Line: Are You Voting for Nancy Pelosi?

By Meredith Turney (Aug 16, 2010)

Last week Minnesota Senator Al Franken provided a less-than-ringing endorsement of embattled South Dakota Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. One of many incumbents... more

Milton Friedman’s Enduring Legacy

By Meredith Turney (Jul 29, 2010)

The author Dave Breese wrote a book published in 1990 entitled Seven Men Who Rule the World from the Grave. In the book, Reese explains the impact that ideas can have for... more

Immunized against Failure

By Meredith Turney (Jul 22, 2010)

Pick up any self-help book at the local bookstore (or, in more modern parlance, order it via your Kindle or iPad) and you’ll invariably read a collection of quotes about... more

The Thin Line of Social Order

By Meredith Turney (Jul 13, 2010)

Another controversial court ruling, another night of rioting and looting. Last week Californians once again witnessed the temperamental acting out of those who feel they were... more

The Day Soccer Revived America's Hope

By Meredith Turney (Jun 27, 2010)

It was an ending so dramatic that even Hollywood’s best writers couldn’t have scripted it. After a courageous 90-minute fight against a defiant Algeria, it seemed that once... more

Hi, My Name is America and I’m an Addict

By Meredith Turney (Jun 18, 2010)

Fifty-seven days. For nearly two months Americans have watched the nation’s largest environmental disaster unfold in the Gulf of Mexico. It may not be at the forefront of... more

Hi, My Name is America and I’m an Addict

By Meredith Turney (Jun 17, 2010)

Fifty-seven days. For nearly two months Americans have watched the nation’s largest environmental disaster unfold in the Gulf of Mexico. It may not be at the forefront of... more

Class Envy in the GOP

By Meredith Turney (Jun 01, 2010)

It’s rather ironic that in one of California’s most difficult economic periods, with the state facing a $20 billion deficit, this year’s statewide political races will be... more

My Big Fat Greek Bailout: Lessons for America

By Meredith Turney (May 13, 2010)

In a worldwide recession, everyone feels the pain. But as the term “bailout” becomes increasingly ubiquitous, who should take responsibility for reckless government spending... more

The Oil Spill Blame Game

By Meredith Turney (May 05, 2010)

It was just five years ago that Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, particularly the city of New Orleans. As the rest of the country watched with sadness and... more

State Leadership Emerges in Arizona

By Meredith Turney (Apr 26, 2010)

With one bold action, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer staked a claim for states’ rights last Friday. By signing SB 1070, the landmark legislation authorizing Arizona’s law... more

Rendering to Uncle Sam

By Meredith Turney (Apr 19, 2010)

Tax Day. Perhaps the most reviled day on the calendar. This year, rendering to Uncle Sam what he deems his was a particularly odious task. Writing that check to the federal... more

The Politics of Violence

By Meredith Turney (Mar 29, 2010)

The ink isn’t even dry from President Obama’s signature on the health care bill, and already Democrats are trying to divert attention away from their unpopular power grab.... more

Fat Cat California Teachers Union Misses the Education Mark

By Meredith Turney (Mar 16, 2010)

The California Fair Political Practices Commission released a report last week detailing the fifteen most influential special interest groups in the state. Over the course of... more

Reagan was Right about Government-run Health Care

By Meredith Turney (Mar 04, 2010)

Freedom is fleeting. It is the deepest yearning of every man’s heart, but it can so easily be taken away. Americans have the almost exclusive experience in world history of... more

Health Care Attack on Both Coasts

By Meredith Turney (Feb 26, 2010)

One thing is clear from the Healthcare Summit at the Blair House today: the President Congressional Democrats are more committed than ever to forcing their healthcare... more

Californians Lose their Parking Privileges

By Meredith Turney (Feb 02, 2010)

Just when you thought environmental extremists couldn’t go any further, they surprise you with yet another ploy in their never-ending quest to turn back modernity. With the... more

Obama’s 1994

By Meredith Turney (Jan 27, 2010)

As President Obama delivers his first State of the Union Address this week, it almost feels as though he already has several under his belt. 2009 was a tumultuous year in... more

When did ‘Profit’ become a Dirty Word?

By Meredith Turney (Jan 15, 2010)

The freedom to work hard and become wealthy has long been part of America’s unique character. No other nation offers the ability for any man, regardless of his station in... more

To Solve Budget Woes, California Should Expand Privatization Idea

By Meredith Turney (Jan 08, 2010)

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered his final State of the State Address this week amid the harshest economic downturn since the Great Depression. With less... more