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Lessons from Global Healthcare |
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Written by Bryce Johnson
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In its efforts to make healthcare more equitable, cost-efficient, and accessible, Congress is not alone. With over a billion people lacking healthcare worldwide, and millions dying every year from treatable disease, global health planners grapple with the same issues—only on a much larger scale, and with a commitment to unity, good faith, and sustainability. By and large, U.S. policymakers have ignored these ideals in their recent approach to health care reform, effectively stretching a $1 trillion band-aid over a gaping wound, and would do well to consider what aid experts are doing to improve the various healthcare systems of the world.
So what can Congress learn from the global health movement?
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Written by Ryan Decker
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In recent years the Federal Reserve has come under increased scrutiny for its actions before and during the financial crisis. The Fed has traditionally maintained reasonable political independence, but calls for greater political accountability suggest that this may not be permanent. Congressman Ron Paul is known for his desire to eliminate the Fed entirely, a wish that has been parroted by his Revolutionaries for some time. For now, he has gained support for attempts to give Congress greater oversight of Fed activities, including monetary policy. Though well-intentioned, Paul’s efforts could have counterproductive consequences for the very outcome he seeks: price stability.
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Becoming Facebook Friends with Iran |
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Written by Benjamin Smith
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In June of last year, at a time when most of us were probably enjoying the first barbecue of the season, the Islamic Republic of Iran held its long-contested presidential elections. When the dust settled, the results were shocking: the infamous and unpopular incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was the disputed victor over Mir-Hossein Mousavi and other strong opponents. He supposedly won the election with 63% of the vote while the runner-up Mousavi took only 33%.
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Venezuela and Colombia: Not the Best of Neighbors |
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Written by Adeline Zensius
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It’s no secret that Hugo Chávez and Álvaro Uribe do not get along. On February 22, 2010, the two presidents engaged in a shouting match during a meeting of Latin American leaders, and little was accomplished. What followed was another promise to “speak like gentlemen” the next time around.
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The Silver Lining in the Rise of China |
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Written by Zachary Davis
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Reports that China will supplant the U.S. as the world’s largest economy in the next two decades have understandably concerned many Americans. China’s rapid recovery from the economic crisis as the U.S. continues to limp along has only exacerbated American anxiety. Increasingly, the American national psyche displays a weary acceptance that the sun is setting on its bright, but short-lived, day of glory.
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