Answers to Questions What is Objectivism?  William Thomas(2/8/2002) Religion and Objectivism  David Kelley(1/5/2002) Democracy  Damian Moskovitz(1/5/2002) Production of Bads not Goods  William Thomas(10/30/2009) Beauty and Moral Judgment  William Thomas(8/20/2009) See all Objectivism Q&A From the Archives: Is There a Right to Health Care? David Kelley's classic article on health care, rights, and welfare. Doctors Shrug In this March 2003 piece Ed Hudgins looks at physicians who go on strike against a political regime that facilitates nuisance lawsuits by the envious and that burdens them with regulations. Freedom is a Crack Many people say of America’s health care system that too many people “fall through the cracks.” This soundbite carries the hidden premises of socialized medicine. In fact, that “crack” is freedom and it should be preserved. » More TAS News… Atlas Shrugged Movie News! Atlas Shrugged Movie News   (3/1/2009)

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The Berlin Wall Then and Now — Edward Hudgins (11/5/2009)

Obama’s Swine Flu Altruism — Edward Hudgins (10/28/2009)

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Why on Earth---Are Vampires So Hot? — Bradley Doucet (10/30/2009)

Why on Earth---Would Anyone Trust Michael Moore? — Bradley Doucet (10/14/2009)

Medicare--The Mammoth in the Living Room — Judy Kopulos (10/13/2009)

Why on Earth---Do Americans Need Protection from Chinese Tires? — Bradley Doucet (10/3/2009)

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