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Should the U.S. abolish the minimum wage?

The first attempt at establishing a national minimum wage, a ...

The first attempt at establishing a national minimum wage, a part of 1933’s sweeping National Industrial Recovery Act, was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1935. But in 1938, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, President Franklin D. Roosevelt...

Does America Need A Strong Dollar Policy?

It’s often taken for granted that America needs a strong ...

It’s often taken for granted that America needs a strong dollar.  When the value of the U.S. dollar is strong relative to other currencies, it becomes attractive to investors and allows Americans to buy foreign goods and services...

Should We Prohibit Genetically Enginereed Babies?

Imagine a world free of genetic diseases, where parents control ...

Imagine a world free of genetic diseases, where parents control their offspring’s height, eye color and intelligence.  The science may be closer than you think.  Genes interact in ways that we don’t fully understand and there...

Can Israel Live With A Nuclear Iran?

Over the summer of 2012, despite increased international pressure and ...

Over the summer of 2012, despite increased international pressure and economic sanctions, Iran doubled the number of nuclear centrifuges installed in its underground Fordow site, stopping just short of the capacity to produce nuclear fuel.  ...

Science Refutes God

Can science and religion co-exist?

Legalize Drugs

It was 1971 when President Richard Nixon declared a "war ...

It was 1971 when President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs." $2.5 trillion dollars later, drug use is half of what it was 30 years ago, and thousands of offenders are successfully diverted to treatment instead of jail. And yet, 22 million...

Are The Rich Taxed Enough?

How can America's economy recover? By taxing the 1% or ...

How can America's economy recover? By taxing the 1% or extending tax cuts to all?

Should the Government Ration End of Life Care?

Just because we can extend life, should we? Two teams ...

Just because we can extend life, should we? Two teams of debaters are arguing for and against this motion. The U.S. is expected to spend $2.8 trillion on health care in 2012. If health care is a scarce resource, limited by its availability and our...

Are Elected Islamists Better Than Dictators?

Reuel Marc Gerecht, Brian Katulis, Daniel Pipes and Dr. M. ...

Reuel Marc Gerecht, Brian Katulis, Daniel Pipes and Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser debate the motion: "Better elected Islamists than dictators."

Are SuperPACs Good For Democracy?

It's free speech versus possible corruption in the latest Intelligence ...

It's free speech versus possible corruption in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.