May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
The birthday of the late, great economist Milton Friedman is in two days. He would have been 99 years old. Since the anniversary of Friedman’s birth falls on a Sunday and I won’t be blogging then, what better time to commemorate him and his passionate life’s work to expand school choice? In the Education Policy […]
READ MOREJudging by some of the grumbling I hear from my parents lately, there’s a big hubbub in Washington, D.C., about people in government borrowing bazillions of dollars and not paying it back — or something like that. Which reminds me… You really ought to watch this 2-minute video put together by my friends at the […]
READ MOREPlease join us for a showing of Waiting for Superman Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Independence Institute’s Meeting Room 13952 Denver West Parkway, Suite 400, Golden 6:30 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Movie begins Popcorn, Candy and Soft Drinks will be served. Please RSVP to Mary at 303-279-6536 X102 or Mary@i2i.org
READ MORE“Upon examination, Vermont’s new law is not actually the start of single-payer health care, but rather the continuation of failed state government attempts to socialize the state’s health care system.” – Sally Pipes, Pacific Research Inst.
READ MOREEarly this month, Portland broke ground on a hugely expensive light-rail bridge across the Willamette River, part of a $1.5 billion, 7.3-mile rail line to the Portland suburb of Milwaukie. This prompted faithful Antiplanner ally John Charles to write an article arguing that this is a “bridge to the last century.” In response, Portland’s mayor, […]
READ MORESo apparently there’s some big national march called “Save Our Schools” or something like that. I told you about it a month ago. While the good people at the National Council on Teacher Quality took a conciliatory approach to pointing out the flaws in the “SOS” program. But the award goes to Sara Mead, writing […]
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