Opinion
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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. -
Feds Tighten Fuel Economy Mandates on Light Trucks
Opinion -Federal regulators on April 1 imposed controversial new restrictions on light trucks, vans, and SUVs, mandating a 1.5-mile per gallon increase in fuel economy. Under the new standards, auto manufacturers must achieve a fleet average of 22. -
Heartland Calls for Reform of Illinois Appeal Bond Requirement
Opinion -I am writing to strongly endorse the appeal-bond reform movement that has resulted in reforms in other state legislatures and has become a major issue here in Illinois following the Price v. Philip Morris decision on March 21. -
Tri-Cities Voters Reject Broadband
Opinion -Tri-Cities voters soundly rejected a $62 million municipal broadband network for cable television, telephone and high-speed Internet access. All sought permission to establish a cable television system and to own and operate a public telephone utility. -
Speakers Announced for Chicago Conservative Conference, May 17 in Chicago, Illinois!
Opinion -Nationally known conservative activists Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform, Janet LaRue of Concerned Women for America, and John Lott of the American Enterprise Institute as well as University of Chicago law professor Richard Epstein; and local -
‘This Battlefield Is America!’
Opinion -The battle for expanding school choice options is being fought city by city across the United States, declared Howard Fuller, chairman of the Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO), delivering an impassioned speech to more than 600 invited -
A Nation Still at Risk
Opinion -This month marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of one federal report that did not end up on a shelf gathering dust, but instead inspired significantly increased spending on public education, although this ultimately produced little progress -
The Lesson of 20 Wasted Years
Opinion -When the National Commission on Excellence in Education published A Nation at Risk in 1983, millions of Americans were shocked to discover they were in the grips of a national crisis because of the poor performance of their public education system. -
Job Opening with Manhattan Institute
Opinion -The Manhattan Institute is seeking a Research Assistant/Press Officer for Education Policy for its new office in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.