The editors encourage Congress to pass both the Coburn-Lieberman plan and the Ryan blueprint.

Michael F. Cannon reveals how the Ryan plan can reduce Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

Jay Nordlinger offers the first installment of his Prague journal.

Daniel Pipes notices a shift in the teaching of Middle East studies.

Thomas Sowell laments the fact that reality lacks the pizzazz of talking points.

John S. Baker rejects the contention that Obama can raise the debt ceiling unilaterally.

Elise Jordan suggests we turn the Arab Spring into a Persian Winter.

John R. Miller warns that the U.S. needs to re-evaluate its interventionist policy.