Opinion
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Choice in Europe
Opinion -European governments have struggled to combine their traditional ethos of equity in health care with the demands of a more sophisticated, consumer-driven society. Few expected their inspiration for reform might come from Sweden. -
Colorado Approves Vouchers!
Opinion -To the cheers of hundreds of children from local private schools, Republican Governor Bill Owens on April 16 signed a bill that made Colorado the first state to adopt a voucher program since the U.S. -
DC Parents Call for Vouchers
Opinion -Two recently introduced Congressional school choice proposals that target Washington, DC students are heating up the voucher debate in the nation’s capital once again. -
Experts React to Sustainable Washington Report
Opinion -The Sustainable Washington Advisory Panel developed several suggestions “for using human, environmental, and economic resources more wisely, including the use of energy-efficient products, recycled materials, and conservation programs. -
Florida Voters May Regret Class Size Vote
Opinion -As Florida’s governor and legislature grapple with the staggering fiscal implications of implementing a voter mandate to reduce K-12 class sizes, multiple studies are casting grave doubt on the cost-effectiveness of such a change. -
Improving on an Ambitious Proposal
Opinion -The President has laid out an ambitious health care policy agenda that includes substantial revisions in the federal tax code and the federal tax treatment of health insurance. Additional reforms, however, would improve the plan. 1. -
Kuehl-Care Wrong for Californians
Opinion -A new plan for a system of government health care in California is being touted by its author as a grand idea. That is a strange description for a measure that would be costly, counterproductive, and a danger to the well-being of all Californians. -
Lessons from History, Advice for Today: an exclusive interview with Charles L. Glenn Jr.
Opinion -“What then is the American, this new man?... He is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds. -
New Book Series Encourages Critical Thinking in Youth
Opinion -Critical Thinking About Environmental Issues by the Center for Free Market Environmentalism (PERC) and Competitive Enterprise Institute Greenhaven Press, 2002, cloth Two free-market policy groups have collaborated to launch a new series of books for -
Senate Should Oppose Energy Rationing
Opinion -April 4, 2003 To Senator Pete Domenici, Chairman Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Dear Chairman Domenici: The undersigned organizations write to share our views on the climate title in the draft comprehensive energy legislation prepared by -
Smallpox Compensation Law Stalls
Opinion -Despite a recent floor defeat, House Republicans say they have not given up on a bill to create a federal compensation program for those harmed by the smallpox vaccine. -
Special Ed Reauthorization Prompts Reforms
Opinion -Congress’ review of federal special education laws--its largest scheduled piece of education business this year--has launched numerous reform plans as the legislation heads toward important committee votes. -
Vouchers Improve Employability in Michigan
Opinion -Michigan doesn’t have publicly funded vouchers to help children get a better K-12 education--which in turn would make them more employable--but since 1996 the Thumb Area Michigan Works! -
Washington Governor Aims at ‘Sustainable’ Future
Opinion -Washington Governor Gary Locke on February 6 called for government-directed “sustainable” development and praised a report on sustainability strategies issued by the Sustainable Washington Advisory Panel. -
Talking Health Care Reform on Capitol Hill
Opinion -Given the over-load of information on Iraq, SARS, and assorted forms of TV reality shows, there exists a false sense nothing is happening on important health care issues. -
Democrats Rally ‘Round Gephardt National Health Care Plan
Opinion -House Democrats are meeting April 29, 2003, at a health care forum to discuss how the party can expand its focus beyond the prescription drug agenda to a larger plan to include limiting health care cost increases. -
The Many Faces of Conservatism
Opinion -Speech delivered at the 26th Annual Black Studies Conference Olive-Harvey College Chicago, Illinois April 24, 2003 Good afternoon. Thank you Professor Allen for that kind introduction. -
Dang … I missed Earth Day
Opinion -Dang. Tuesday was Earth Day, and I missed it. And I had such wonderful plans to mark the occasion, too. -
Health Care Conference Focused on Consumers
Opinion -The first annual Consumer Directed Health Care Conference (CDHCC) was held in Las Vegas April 7 - 9 and was a huge success with some 700 attendees and 45 exhibitors. -
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #2-5
Opinion -Even Dogs Aren’t Safe From Lawsuit Abuse ... A bill has been introduced in the Colorado legislature that would allow cat and dog owners to sue animal abusers and veterinarians and seek damage awards for “loss of companionship” up to $100,000. -
Gallup: Greens Slip in Latest National Poll
Opinion -Anti-growth greens are out of favor in the U.S., according to the annual Gallup Environment/Earth Day poll. The poll has revealed a sharp and growing discontinuity in public opinion. -
2003 Chicago Conservative Conference to Feature U.S. Senate Candidate Forum
Opinion -CHICAGO, IL: The first event to feature declared and potential candidates for U.S. Senate in Illinois will take place at the Chicago Conservative Conference on May 17, 2003, at The Palmer House Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago. -
Earth Day Reality Check
Opinion -Forty years ago, native Pennsylvanian Rachel Carson and author of Silent Spring wrote “We stand now where two roads diverge. -
Lawsuit Abuse Fortnightly #2-4
Opinion -Victory for Common Sense In a major victory for common sense, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 7 issued a ruling saying a $145 million punitive damages award against State Farm Insurance Cos. was excessive and violated constitutional principles.