Pipeline Politics
Obama Echoing Hollow Anti-Keystone Rhetoric

Obama once seemed to lay the groundwork for approving Keystone, but seems to be taking a different road these days.

Delivering Health
Cheap Tech, Costly Tech, and You

Some technologies make health care better but raises costs. Others lower costs without sacrificing quality. We need much more of the latter.

Tourist Tips
As King Dollar Rises, It’s Time to Travel

The U.S. dollar looks likely to surpass the euro soon—as well as other world currencies. That makes 2015 an excellent year to travel on a budget.

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Compare and Contrast
Apostasy in Saudi Arabia and Utah

If you are inclined toward apostasy, do it in Utah rather than the Middle East. And thank God for the constitution of the United States!

Survey Says
Ukrainians Want to Stay Together

Ukrainians do not want Ukraine to be partitioned, and almost two thirds of the population find a neutral stance between Russia and the EU at least tolerable. Western policymakers most keen on making the crisis with Russia just go away should study these numbers closely.

Egypt under Sisi
Bombings Threaten Egypt Investment

With a surge in bombing attacks possibly related to a major investment conference, Egypt is facing serious economic and security problems.

Our Favorite Things
Medical Ed Goes Online and Ivy League

Yale’s new masters’ program bodes well for two of our favorite things: expanding the ranks of health care practitioners and improving online ed.

Saudi Arabia vs. Iran
Scared Saudis Are World’s #1 Arms Importer

Rich, scared, and unhappy about the nuke negotiations is not a good combination.

Reforming Delivery
VA Hospitals Spearhead Health Innovation

To meet provider shortages, the VA is experimenting with telemedicine. It’s a pilot project of sorts for the entire health care system.

Oil Abroad?
One Reason to End the Crude Export Ban

Lifting the ban on crude exports could help American shale producers compete in today’s more competitive market.

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