August 24, 2009 VOL. LXI, NO. 15
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COVER STORY
The Gambler
Barney Frank likes to roll the dice. The problem is that he bet the stability of the world financial system, and the dice came up snake eyes.
By Kevin D. Williamson
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ARTICLES
Adam Smith for Sick People — by Ramesh PonnuruConservatives should address the plight of those with preexisting conditions
Three Strikes — by John C. GoodmanThe Democrats’ health-reform problem begins with the questions Democrats ask
Catching Up to Mexico — by Alex AlexievIllegal immigration is depleting California’s human capital and ravaging its economy
Obamaniacs on the Couch — by Rob LongIf the Self-object fails to socialize the Self’s health-care . . .
The Gambler — by Kevin D. WilliamsonBarney Frank doesn’t know when to hold ’em, or even the name of the game being played
Sarah Studies — by Bradley A. SmithGubernatorial Candidate Palin can teach the GOP a lot about how to win elections
Five Decades of Crisis — by Duncan CurrieThe persistent, alarming link between illegitimacy and poverty
The Congealing Pot — by Jason RichwineToday’s immigrants are different from waves past
Afghan Postcards — by Roman Genn
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