Publications
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Research & Commentary: The Time Is Now for Universal School Choice in Pennsylvania
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would set up Student Freedom Accounts, an education savings account (ESA) program open to all Keystone State children. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for children at private and parochial schools, as well as textbooks and uniforms, private tutoring services, online courses, computer hardware and […] -
Research & Commentary: Missouri Education Expense Tax Credit Would Be Fine Compliment to ESA Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation pre-filed in the Missouri Senate would set up a tax credit that provides parents a dollar-for-dollar match for their children’s educational expenses, capped at the state adequacy target—the “minimum amount that will be spent on students in all districts to ensure all students receive an adequate education,” according to the Missouri Budget Project—of $6,375. […] -
The Public-Health Emergency Authority Act: A Framework for Unchecked Gubernatorial Power
Publication -Policy Briefs -Public health emergency declarations and the policies that flow from them are fresh in the minds of the American public, with the actions taken by federal, state, and local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to be fiercely debated. Substantial questions remain concerning the source and accuracy of public health information used to justify the […] -
Child Labor in the EV Supply Chain
Publication -‘Our daily lives are powered by a human and environmental catastrophe in the Congo.’ -
Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Uniform Commercial Code
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have only recently become a widely discussed topic among influential figures in academia, media, and public policy institutions. However, initiatives to implement CBDCs around the globe have existed for years, especially in countries with autocratic governments, such as China and Russia. As of September 2023, 131 countries have said they […] -
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): A Basic Primer
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have only recently become a widely discussed topic among influential figures in academia, media, and public policy institutions. However, initiatives to implement CBDCs around the globe have existed for years, especially in countries with autocratic governments, such as China and Russia. As of September 2023, 131 countries have explored CBDCs. […] -
Renters’ Second Amendment Rights Are in Danger. Here’s How to Protect Them
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Since the Great Recession, the total number and percentage of U.S. renters has hit an all-time high.1 Moreover, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates several times since the start of 2022, making owning a home, considered by many to be “the American dream,” unattainable for millions. Due to these and other extenuating circumstances, more […] -
AI in Banking: The Threats to Liberty and Opportunities for Innovation
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are changing the landscape of the global financial services industry, including in the United States. AI offers numerous benefits to financial companies seeking to lower costs and provide speedier decisions for consumers and other businesses, but it also comes with significant threats […] -
AI in Criminal Justice: Reasons for Concern and Recommendations for the Future
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are now being used in criminal courts across the United States, raising serious concerns about civil rights and the trustworthiness of these tools. Mapping Pretrial Injustice, a website created by the Movement Alliance Project and MediaJustice, notes that “most states” now use […] -
AI and ESG: How Artificial Intelligence Is Being Designed to Advance Left-Wing Goals
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Over the next decade, artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, and other emerging technologies will play an increasingly larger role in the global economy. The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) estimates “between 400 million and 800 million individuals could be displaced by automation and need to find new jobs by 2030 around the world, based […] -
Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land: Outlining the Biggest Problems and Potential Solutions
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -In recent years, America has experienced a remarkable trend: foreign individuals and corporations have been amassing millions of additional acres of U.S. agricultural land. Although some organizations have downplayed the significance of this development, there are substantial economic, national security, and freedom-related reasons policymakers should be deeply concerned. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture […] -
Research & Commentary: To Remain Competitive Economically, Texas Must Enact Education Savings Accounts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the Texas Legislature would establish a universal education savings account (ESA) program open to all children in the Lone Star State. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as textbooks and uniforms, private tutoring services, transportation costs, and educational therapies. […] -
Stop ESG In Banking: Do States Have the Legal Authority?
Publication -Policy Briefs -Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics are a popular kind of social credit scoring, one that poses a significant threat to individual liberty and free-market economies, both in the United States and abroad. ESG is regularly used by corporations and investors as a tool to impose progressive values and environmental policies on other businesses, governments, […] -
Energy at a Glance: Coal Power
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Quick Bullets: Coal is formed when plant debris from mostly swampy areas is gradually buried, compacted over millions of years, and made into rock by heat and pressure deep underground. In a coal power plant, coal is burned and used to make steam, which turns a turbine and produces electricity. Coal generated 35 percent of […] -
Debunking Four Persistent Myths About Hydraulic Fracturing
Publication -Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as "fracking," has a litany of common misconceptions too many believe. Authors Linnea Lueken and Tim Benson debunk the four most persistent in this policy brief. -
Anti-ESG Report Card: 2024 Presidential Candidates
Publication -ESG standards are designed to create a “great reset of capitalism” and to “revamp all aspects of our societies and economies, from education to social contracts and working conditions.” -
Research & Commentary: The Time is Finally Now for Texas to Enact Education Savings Accounts
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the Texas Legislature would establish a universal education savings account (ESA) program open to all children in the Lone Star State. These accounts would cover tuition, fees, and curricula for eligible children at private and parochial schools, as well as textbooks and uniforms, private tutoring services, transportation costs, and educational therapies. […] -
Responses to CLIMATE CHANGE “GOTCHA” QUESTIONS
Publication -Q. Is climate change real? A. The Earth’s climate is always changing. Any assertion of a climate crisis, however, is a sham. Q. What if you are wrong? A. If the science starts to turn, we can and will quickly react. In the meantime, climate alarmism is killing millions of people, impoverishing millions more, and […] -
Research and Commentary: Bill Would Cut Red Tape for Oklahomans and Their Doctors
Publication -Research and Commentaries -When a less expensive drug is available and comparable to a more expensive one, corporations and government purchasers have developed policies that force the patient to try the cheaper drug first by requiring prior authorization (PA) to skip to a more expensive alternative. This has pulled cost out of the system, but also has delayed […] -
Research & Commentary: States Not Waiting for Federal Ban on Noncompete Agreements in Health Care
Publication -Research and Commentaries -One-in-five (about 30 million) Americans are bound by noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are routinely executed to prevent valuable, and sometimes proprietary information from traveling with employees when they change jobs. Technology companies thrive in a highly competitive environment where the coin of the realm is novelty, so it is understandable that many such employers ask […] -
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hike Would Be a Bad Move for Pennsylvania
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering House Bill 1427, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Keystone State to $15 per hour, beginning January 1, 2024. Furthermore, beginning January 1, 2025, HB 1427 would increase the minimum wage by an annual cost-of-living adjustment calculated by the secretary using the percentage change in the […] -
Research & Commentary: Another Minimum Wage Proposal in Keystone State
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering House Bill 1500, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Keystone State to $15 per hour, by January 1, 2026. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $11 per hour beginning January 1, 2024. Then increasing to $13 per hour beginning […] -
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hike Would Be a Bad Move for South Carolina
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The South Carolina Senate is considering Senate Bill 291, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Palmetto State to $15 per hour, immediately effective upon the passage of the legislation. Also known as the “South Carolina Minimum Wage Act” this bill would bring forth a substantial increase from South Carolina’s current minimum wage of […]
