Opinion
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Human-Caused Seismic Activity Decreased in 2017, USGS Reports
Opinion -Researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey say the number of people living in areas of “significant” risk of human-induced seismic activity decreased by 50 percent from 2016. -
Another Professor Shouted Down—This Time Over Pronouns
Opinion -Universities in the United States do not have a monopoly on intolerant and disruptive students; Canada has them too, as shown by a recent incident at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. -
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to House Passing Replacement for Obamacare
Opinion -Press Release -"Truly patient-centered, free-market reform would cease from steering tax dollars toward insurers and rewarding individuals with tax credits for buying overpriced insurance plans." - Michael Hamilton -
How the New York Times Misrepresents the Supreme Court
Opinion -A recent New York Times story, titled “A Polarized Supreme Court, Growing More So,” illustrates how left-of-center media distort perceptions of the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Qualcomm’s Patent-Trolling Habits Come Home To Roost
Opinion -After years of investigations, lawsuits, and fines, a checkered past of patent abuse and exploitation appears to have caught up with a major U.S. chip developer. -
Net Neutrality: Venezuela For The Internet
Opinion -One of so many walking undead issues that shamble on in Washington, D.C. is the ridiculous government Internet overreach known as Network Neutrality. -
What Is a Government Worker Worth Without a Free Market?
Opinion -Where are you more likely to earn a better salaried income, in the private sector or working for the government? -
Arkansas ESA Bill Fails in House
Opinion -A bill to establish an education savings account (ESA) pilot program for Arkansas families failed in the House. -
Federal Court Affirms Wyoming’s Authority to Manage Gray Wolves
Opinion -After nearly 10 years of legal wrangling, a U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed Wyoming's authority to manage wolves in their state. -
Arizona Lawmaker Proposes Abandoning Compulsory Education
Opinion -School Choice Weekly #177 -
Exemplary Success: Madam C. J. Walker
Opinion -A praiseworthy example of self determination, Madam C. J. Walker's tale is inspiring to every American who reads it. -
Butler University Offers Outrageous Anti-Trump Course, Provides ‘Strategies for Resistance’
Opinion -A course offered at Butler University, a private higher-education institution in Indianapolis, Indiana, promises to teach students the reasons Donald Trump won the 2016 election and promises to give students “strategies for resistance.” -
Mental Health Medicaid Rule Makes Sense, Unlike ACA
Opinion -Consumer Power Report #544 -
New York City Public School Discipline Reform Leads to More Violence, Study Finds
Opinion -Reformed disciplinary policies in New York City Public Schools have made school climates worse, a new study has found. -
Greece on Collision Course With Creditors
Opinion -Will Greece avoid financial disaster one more time by somehow pulling one more rabbit out of a hat? It seems unlikely, but we shall know fairly soon. -
FCC Chairman Pai’s Brilliant Title II Net Neutrality Checkmate Strategy
Opinion -Net neutrality proponents who summarily dismiss any potential for Congress to resolve net neutrality with a legislative compromise, might want to rethink that heroic assumption after closely reading the Pai-FCC’s Title II NPRM. -
George Soros – Leftist Behind Silencing Conservatives?
Opinion -Knowing Republicans control the House, the Senate, the White House, and the majority of State Governors, one might rightfully ask “Why do Democrats still have such a strong public voice?" -
Congress Considers Rolling Back Global Tax Reporting Rules
Opinion -A bill before Congress would roll back regulations requiring banks in other countries to report to the Internal Revenue Service on U.S. citizens’ assets held abroad. -
Trump Unveils Tax Reforms Reducing Individual, Business Burdens
Opinion -President Donald Trump’s memorandum listing the administration’s goals for reforming the federal tax code shows the president’s plan would decrease the tax burden faced by individuals and businesses. -
Fossil Fuels Promote Prosperity, Panelists Report
Opinion -Panelists at The Heartland Institute’s 12th International Conference on Climate Change reported fossil fuels have been the main driver of human prosperity. -
U.S. Teachers Unions Oppose School Choice in Africa
Opinion -A company operating a chain of private schools in Africa is facing criticism from U.S. and international teachers unions. -
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts React to $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill, Trump’s Promise to Sign It
Opinion -"Government debt is a millstone around the neck of American taxpayers, and if left unaddressed, it’ll be a noose." -Jesse Hathaway -
States Could Expand Dental Care Access with Midlevel Providers
Opinion -One solution to state oral health care provider shortages is giving dentists greater discretion to use dental therapists and dental hygienists. -
Sugary Drink Tax Hits Philly
Opinion -Suppliers will likely pass the tax on to consumers, who won't imbibe less sugar anyway.