David Brooks The Other Side of Paradise European-style welfare programs would undermine America's greatest virtues-its dynamism, strong work ethic, and volunteer spirit.
Robert F. Wagner Jr. and Julia Vitullo-Martin New Hope for Old Projects Vincent Lane leads the Windy City's renaissance in public housing.
Kay S. Hymowitz Up the Up Staircase At Manhattan's Wildcat Academy, the city's most troubled youngsters have a chance to succeed.
Charlotte Allen The ACLU Against the Cities Urban leaders fight to restore civility in public places but often find themselves battling in court.
Rita Kramer Taking Off the Kid Gloves If we are to control the plague of violent crime committed by youths, the juvenile justice system must be reformed.
Bettie Cadou Innovator in the Heartland Indianapolis is a city that works, but Mayor Stephen Goldsmith thinks it can work even better.
Charles Murray Regaining Lost Ground Ten years after the publication of Losing Ground, its analysis of the underclass is widely accepted. Is the solution to abolish all federal welfare programs?
