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Even Cox, Boxer agree on this one In California, Feinstein is the odd one out in Internet taxation debate
Technology Op-Ed
4.28.2004
What do Barbara Boxer and Chris Cox have in common? This is the sort of question that invites flip responses, like "an undying love of Sharpei puppies" or "a fondness for old Leonard Nimoy albums." In fact, the liberal senator from Marin County and conservative congressman from Newport Beach share a conviction that a tax on Internet access amounts to a tax on social and economic progress. They both support a permanent renewal of the lapsed moratorium on Internet access taxes.
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Giga-Fretting over Gmail
Technology Op-Ed
4.23.2004
Note to Google: Despite your internal slogan of "don't be evil," it appears you have been too successful and are making too much money for the self-appointed privacy advocates to leave you alone. With an impending IPO and much success under your belt, you have now, at least in leftist circles, entered the ranks of the "evil company that dares to make large profits."
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Don't Worry, Be Happy
Environment Op-Ed
By: Steven F. Hayward, Ph.D
4.22.2004
Scientists tell us the Earth is 4-and-a-half billion years old, give or take a few hours. Earth Day, on the other hand, is 34 years old -- a newcomer in the cosmic scale of things. Yet every April 22, for the past 33 years, impassioned environmentalists come together to warn that our springtime days of spinning blithely through the galaxy are about to end.
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Earth Day is Cause for Celebration: Environmental Trends Mostly Positive
Press Release
4.21.2004
SAN FRANCISCO – The ninth annual Index of Leading Environmental Indicators, released today by the Pacific Research Institute and the American Enterprise Institute, shows that the environment continues to be America’s single greatest policy success. Environmental quality has improved so much, in fact, that it is nearly impossible to paint a grim, gloom-and-doom picture anymore.
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Virgin USA examines the two faces of California
Business and Economics Op-Ed
By: Andrew M. Gloger
4.16.2004
The prospect of San Francisco becoming corporate headquarters for Richard Branson's new Virgin USA airline has got local officials excited with the prospect of thousands of jobs. But first they'll have to convince the carrier that San Francisco is a friendly place to do business, no easy task.
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AARP Bad Medicine: A Few Will Benefit, Many More Will Pay
Health Care Op-Ed
By: Sally C. Pipes
4.15.2004
Last week, the American Association of Retired Persons launched a major campaign to allow Americans to buy "cheaper" Canadian drugs. In addition to a blitz of television and newspaper ads, the 35-million member senior-citizen organization has turned up the pressure on drug companies and politicians to legalize Canadian imports.
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Trekking to a Deeper Understanding of Human Nature
Technology Op-Ed
4.13.2004
The TV series Star Trek recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, prompting some to marvel at how real-world technologies have caught up with science fiction. But aside from outlining gadget concepts, Trek contains important lessons about capitalism and freedom.
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Outsourcing Benefits Silicon Valley
Business and Economics Op-ed
By: Benjamin Powell
4.9.2004
Policymakers worried that outsourcing will harm the economy are misleading the public. Outsourcing creates as many jobs as it destroys while bringing consumers more services for lower prices.
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Lawsuit Abuse Choking California Economy
Business and Economics Op-Ed
By: Lance T. Izumi, J.D.
4.9.2004
According to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, excessive litigation against businesses has contributed to California's poor business climate. The governor's argument was recently buttressed by a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report that ranked California's legal system 46th out of the 50 states in terms of fairness to business.
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Reforming Telecom To Create Jobs
Technology Op-Ed
4.7.2004
Many Americans are worried about outsourcing jobs to other countries, prompting President Bush to exalt the benefits of freer trade and Senator Kerry to argue for protectionist measures. But amid this political maneuvering, what's needed are solid suggestions for how to make America more competitive and encourage creation of new jobs.
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Telecom Reform Will Help Create Jobs
Press Release
4.2.2004
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Workers across the nation are worried about the outsourcing of jobs overseas, making it imperative that policy makers do all they can to ensure American competitiveness. This week, the Pacific Research Institute signed a letter to President Bush explaining the link between jobs and telecommunication reform.
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