Articles by William A. Collins
Energy Beast Still Running Wild
January 3, 2011 | It's easier for Wall Street to keep milking current fossil and agricultural fuel subsidies.
Guns are a Guy’s Best Friend
December 27, 2010 | In Arizona, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, you may once again carry a loaded pistol into a bar, just like in the frontier days.
Dubai: Temple of Greed
December 20, 2010 | This sliver of sand boasts the world's tallest building, a sail-shaped hotel with a $100 lunch, a new subway system, 95,000 hotel rooms, and a working indoor ski slope.
College Ain’t What it Used to Be
December 13, 2010 | Congress is finally closing in on questionable education establishments.
Gambling: Upbeat, but Slipping
December 6, 2010 | Betting is down due to economic troubles, yet new projects continue to leap from the ground.
Buses Are the Answer
November 29, 2010 | Developing a vibrant bus network would cost peanuts, compared with high-speed rail options.
The FBI Got its Groove Back
November 22, 2010 | The agency has found a new demon to purge as it knocks down your door.