Opinion
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Panelists Expose Attacks on Scientists and Corruption of Science
Opinion -A panel discussion titled “Attacks on Scientists and the Corruption of Science” at the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change featured former director of the Australian Office for the Ocean Drilling Program, Robert M. -
The Gaia Hypothesis Is Either Trivial And Useless Or False And Ridiculous
Opinion -Hans Schellnhuber is an adviser to the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Sciences. -
Book Review of The Neglected Sun: ‘Buy This Book, Our Future May Depend On It’
Opinion -[NOTE: The following review was posted this week at the Amazon.com page for The Neglected Sun by Fritz Vahrenholt and Sebastian Luning, which The Heartland Institute re-published in English to keep it in current and in print.] -
Conference Panelists Criticize EPA Health Scares
Opinion -The June 11 “Human Health and Welfare” panel at the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change in Washington, DC featured Scientific Integrity Institute President James Enstrom; S. -
New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Tax Breaks for Bitcoin Exchanges
Opinion -New Jersey State Assemblymen Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) and Gordon Johnson (D-Bergen), are proposing a bill creating a regulatory framework for digital currency exchange companies and offering tax breaks to exchange companies created in or relocating to the -
Teacher Testing Does Not Equal Teacher Quality
Opinion -As high-stakes testing grows in K-12 education, it is no surprise the testing for teacher certifications is also becoming more high-stakes. The problem is, teacher testing is not a good indicator of teacher quality. -
White House Conference on Aging: Will Elder Justice be Addressed Sufficiently?
Opinion -As noted in Part 1, Tom Fields of Mentor, Ohio, as a 25-year advocate for legal reforms to fix the broken elder care system, provided links and documents for me to focus attention on the issue of Elder Justice. At the same time, Mr. -
Report: Ohio Renewable Energy Mandates Impose High Costs
Opinion -In 2014, Ohio became the first state to take a step back from its commitment to state support for renewable energy. Gov. John Kasich signed legislation temporarily freezing, at 12. -
Cab Company Owner Challenges Bowling Green, Ohio Taxi Regs
Opinion -An Ohio businessman’s challenge to artificial restrictions on the number of taxicab companies allowed to operate in the city is prompting lawmakers to recommend removing the cap. -
Elder Justice Act Under Obamacare Fails Seniors – Part 1
Opinion -A few weeks ago, Tom Field, a 25-year advocate of legal reforms as they apply to the elderly, reached out to Nancy Thorner via a phone call from Mentor, Ohio, to ascertain whether Thorner had further interest in pursuing the issue after reading an -
Health Care Prices Remain a Secret in Most States
Opinion -Only five states adequately make health care prices available to the public, says a new report about health care price transparency. -
Solar Energy’s Stunning Growth: 99% Pays, 1% Benefits
Opinion -If you live in the United States, vote, pay taxes, and get your electricity from a utility company, you’ve helped the solar power industry. -
Government Crushes People – Then Writes Them Checks
Opinion -A computer programming maxim is “Garbage in – garbage out. -
Florida Tea Party Network Loses Key Chapter over Solar Power Advocacy
Opinion -One of Florida’s most influential Tea Party chapters has pulled out of the so-called Tea Party Network, putting on notice people who claim Florida Tea Party groups support a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would give the solar power -
Why Your State Should Copy Nevada’s School Choice Plan
Opinion -With new research showing widespread underperformance among middle class students in states across the country, Nevada’s recently enacted nearly universal education savings account (ESA) program could not have come at a better time. -
Obama Admin Promotes Union Fight For Fast-Food Dues
Opinion -Service Employees International Union wants to take dues from fast-food workers, and the Obama administration wants to help. Mary Beth Maxwell, principal deputy assistant secretary for policy in the U.S. -
The Bush Institute Middle School Matters Program Selects Districts to Receive Intensive Support in Improving Education
Opinion -Using scientific research to improve education is not a novel idea; it is commonsense and the most effective path to improving educational outcomes. Far too often, doing trials and gathering results is overlooked as new teaching fads come along. -
Policymakers, Citizens Receive Advice on Combating Alarmist Agenda
Opinion -On Friday, June 12, the Tenth International Convention on Climate Change attendees were treated to a discussion concerning the role policymakers can play in halting the climate alarmist agenda by Marc Morano, publisher of ClimateDepot. -
Health Insurers Requesting Double-Digit Rate Increases
Opinion -Health insurance is about to get more expensive as insurers around the country are requesting big rate increases between 20 percent to 40 percent or more because their new customers under the Affordable Care Act are sicker than expected. -
Climate Policy and National Security
Opinion -Panelists at the Tenth International Conference on Climate Change in June discussed President Barack Obama’s May 20 address before the U.S. -
Testing Glitches Concern Florida Parents, Teachers
Opinion -Twice this academic year, students attempting to take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) had to stop because of technical problems with the computer program used to administer the tests. -
Former Indiana Governor Recognized for Private-Public Partnership Work
Opinion -The Reason Foundation has recognized former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels’ (R) efforts to save taxpayers money and increase the efficiency of public services, awarding Daniels with the first annual Savas Award for Public-Private Partnerships. -
How Proficient is Your State in Educating Children?
Opinion -The Foundation for Excellence in Education just released a new interactive website to all parents, students, legislators, activists, and anyone else interested in learning how proficient their state at educating its citizens. -
Multi-Well Pads Increase Energy Development, Decrease Environmental Footprint
Opinion -Imagine you’re hiking through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in rural Pennsylvania.
