Willful distortion has become more and more common in print and broadcast media. It is not just a lust for fame that causes distortion, but rather journalists' own political leanings.

Earlier this year, President George W. Bush established the President’s Commission on the United States Postal Service (USPS), which issued its final report and recommendations in August. In an effort to educate and invigorate public discussion on postal reform sparked by the commission, AEI has held a series of...