Contributors

DAVID KELLEY is the founder of The Atlas Society and a TAS senior fellow. A prolific, highly respected philosopher, Dr. Kelley has published extensively on a wide range of topics, including scholarly works on the validation of human knowledge. Who better, then, to tackle the topic of today’s lack of objectivity in the media? That is his subject in this month’s provocative cover story.

JAMES JOYNER is a newcomer to these pages and a welcome addition. Dr. Joyner, who holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Alabama, is a former Army officer and a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm, a national security analyst, and editor-in-chief of the website outsidethebeltway.com. He has appeared as a commentator on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and National Public Radio. Here, his important debut article analyzes today’s U.S. military preparedness from the standpoint of our changing national security needs in the age of terrorism. It’s a must-read for all concerned with America’s future safety.

ROGER DONWAY is TNI’s senior editor. In his monthly “Private Eye” column, Roger weighs the “capitalist” credentials of the late economist Milton Friedman, while in a feature article he surveys the anti-capitalist career of New York Times business columnist Gretchen Morgenson. As always, Roger uncovers facts and offers perspectives that are certain to raise eyebrows. But that’s why he’s here.

EDWARD L. HUDGINS is executive director of The Atlas Society and a frequent contributor. In this issue, he introduces a new series of reviews surveying great television documentaries of past decades—programs that have endured as brilliant contributions to human understanding. His first review spotlights the magisterial 1969 BBC series by Sir Kenneth Clark, Civilisation, A Personal Statement. Ed’s review should help to sell a lot of DVDs of this classic series.

ROBERT L. JONES is our multitalented entertainment editor. Here, he reviews two intriguing recent films: the much-acclaimed but ultimately disappointing Pan’s Labyrinth and a charming sleeper about an irrepressible man with an undeniable dream, The Astronaut Farmer.