On: 07/16/2008 12:40:26 In: Page v. Lexington Should a school district be allowed to silence a citizen who wants to promote a school choice initiative?The friends of limited government at the Parents in Charge Foundation don’t think so. And, they put together a clever mailing last week promoting […]

On: 07/30/2008 12:34:00 In: Taxes The Taxpayers League of Minnesota is calling for the heads of 6 Republican legislators who voted to override Minnesota Governor Pawlenty’s veto of a $6.6 billion tax increase. This poster published by the organization says it all: ALG CTA: Looks like Minnesota is in need of some new deputies to haul in these treacherous […]

On: 07/20/2008 17:40:27 In: Health Care When it comes to healthcare services, government intervention invariably drives costs up and quality down. Left to its own devices, by contrast, the free market system can only result in quality care at an affordable price. Simply put, as with any […]

On: 07/20/2008 14:43:28 In: Energy Crisis, Global Warming Fraud, and the Environment Like all cults, the Cult of Global Warming is dependent upon a few charismatic leaders, and a legion of easily-swayed followers. The formula can work so long as dissenting views are squelched in short order, and the perception of infallibility of […]

On: 07/20/2008 12:47:28 In: Economy In the famous 1980’s game show, Press Your Luck, contestants were thrilled to gamble with money they themselves didn’t have; and invariably, the Whammy would take it all away. It appears Big Government is the latest contestant.Demonstrating once again how interventionism […]

On: 07/16/2008 19:25:27 In: School Choice In a possible repudiation of its judicial activism, California’s 2nd District Court of Appeals has decided to reconsider its recent ruling which outlawed parents to homeschool their children without teachers’ certification: “A state appeals court has agreed to reconsider its decision last month that barred homeschooling by parents […]

On: 07/16/2008 14:51:33 In: School Choice A bill which would save Florida up to $19 million annually on education has cleared an important hurdle as it moves towards ratification: “[Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Niceville)] said taxpayers would save up to $19 million annually if the [school choice] program is allowed to expand. That’s […]

On: 07/16/2008 12:34:17 In: Colorado News “When I want your opinion, I’ll give it to you.” – Samuel Goldwyn In the information age, citizens have enjoyed more access to the political system than ever before – despite all the efforts of the politicians themselves. Enter Colorado State […]

On: 07/30/2008 12:24:00 In: Taxes Residents of Colorado may soon have the opportunity to again decide what to do with their own money. Back in 1992, voters in the state of Colorado passed a measure called the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, or TABOR. In 2005, a Heritage Foundation […]

On: 07/20/2008 17:37:02 In: Taxes How would you like to have your “friends” at the IRS dictate what you owe them – without you and your accountant even offering the meekest suggestion about deductions and write-offs? And, while you’re at it: how about letting Torquemada to […]