The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to protect American writers from the threat of suppressive libel lawsuits in the U.K. The recent movement to change British libel laws to allow for greater freedom of expression has its origins in New York … [Read more...] about The British Threat To American Free Speech
Contributor: Wall Street Journal | by Rachel Ehrenfeld
Don't Be Fooled By Syria's Sheep's Clothing
On Jan. 10, in Geneva, Clinton Administration National Security Adviser Anthony Lake denied vehemently suggestions that the United States will proceed with Secretary of State Warren Christopher's reported plan to remove Syria from the official State … [Read more...] about Don't Be Fooled By Syria's Sheep's Clothing
The Drug War In The Halls Of Justice
When President Bush decides to deliver another "War on Drugs" speech to the nation, it may not be necessary for the Drug Enforcement Agency to stage a drug buy at Lafayette Park. Perhaps all the president has to do is phone Attorney General Dick … [Read more...] about The Drug War In The Halls Of Justice
The Americas: Castro Is Shocked! Shocked! To Find Drug-Dealing Comrades
While "perestroika" makes headway in the Soviet Union and other East Bloc countries, and while Communist China is cleaning house in Beijing, "spring cleaning" is taking place in Havana. "The true revolution cannot leave unpunished those who violate … [Read more...] about The Americas: Castro Is Shocked! Shocked! To Find Drug-Dealing Comrades
The Narcotic-Terrorism Connection
"A growing narcotics network is only a part of an increased trend of international lawlessness," said Secretary of State George Shultz in a 1984 address to the Miami Chamber of Commerce. The Reagan administration is increasingly emphasizing the link … [Read more...] about The Narcotic-Terrorism Connection