Unleashing Our Energy Resources
John Felmy is chief economist of the American Petroleum Institute (API), responsible for overseeing the organization’s economic, statistical, and policy analysis. He has...
Science & Technology
Service Versus Surveillance: Has Computer Technology Outpaced the Legal System?
First, the short version: Privacy? "Fuggedaboudit!" You can encrypt your messages, lock your laptop...
Promoting Pain 
at the Pump
Item: A letter from President Obama to congressional leaders, dated April 26 and posted...
“Green” Wind Power Hurts New England Iron Workers
Ironworkers Local 7 in New England has a complaint against the acolytes of “green...
Govt-Mandated Light Bulbs to Cost Up to $50
In 2007, President George W. Bush signed into law an amendment, intended as a...
NASA’s Endeavour Begins Final Mission
As the Space Shuttle Endeavour began its final mission on May 16, the future...
House Votes to Lift Drilling Moratorium
On Thursday, May 12, the United States House of Representatives voted 243 to 179...
The Obama-Reid Assault on “Big Oil”
While gas prices hover around $4 a gallon — and in some cities surpass...
Privacy Concerns About Apple’s iPhones and iPads
Apple, Inc. finds itself amidst controversy once again, this time provoking the criticism of...
Four Companies Win NASA Funding for Space Program
Private industry is making progress toward lowering the cost of space flight, and NASA...
Russia’s President Announces Plan for Moon Base
This week marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant milestones in...
Calif. Gov. Brown to Sign “Renewable Energy” Bill
California's Gov. Jerry Brown, who took office with a state government in horrific financial...
Is Your Gmail Safe From the G-Men?
Does the Fourth Amendment’s requirement that the government obtain a warrant to search one’s...
SpaceX Plans Largest Rocket Since Moon Program
An American company is planning to build the largest rockets since the days of...
Should Homeland Security Control the GPS Network?
Americans have become accustomed to the presence of Global Positioning System (or GPS) technology...