Higher Education
Is There A Future For Freedom? Our Universities Will Decide
The suppression of free speech and debate is not being imposed by “barbarians outside the gates,” but by the universities themselves.
September 26, 2016
Criminal Justice
Should we incarcerate children for skipping school?
Status offenses should be punished to in an effective way. Incarceration is not the answer. Instead, we should prioritize community-based alternatives and reserve facility space for criminals that pose a risk to public safety.
September 22, 2016
Energy & Environment
With DC District Court Oral Argument, a Chance to Push Back Against EPA’s Power Grab
This will likely be one of the most momentous cases ever to be decided by any federal court.
September 22, 2016
Criminal Justice
Muldrow: Parents with special needs children deserve school options
"What is clear right now is that many parents are not pleased with the educational supports given to their children. ESAs allow these parents the freedom to find services that are right for their child — immediately."
September 22, 2016
Taxes & Spending
Improving Debt Transparency in Bond Elections
James Quintero presented before the House Committee on Elections on Interim Charge #3 regarding "Improving Debt Transparency in Bond Elections".
September 22, 2016
Taxes & Spending
The need for local control and local reform of state retirement systems (figure 1)
How can policymakers rectify Texas’ multibillion dollar public pension problem while keeping the promise to care for the Lone Star State’s public servants? Look to local control.
September 22, 2016
Energy & Environment
Let the Arguments Begin
"Monday, September 26 in Washington, DC. The discussion will provide lawyers, the media, policy analysts, academics, legislators, regulators, and the general public with a window on the key legal arguments that will be addressed before the en banc panel regarding EPA’s authority to regulate the nation’s power generating industry under the so-called Clean Power Plan (CPP)."
September 20, 2016
Higher Education
Restoring the Trust for Families and Working-Age Americans
Almost half of those who enroll in college fail to graduate and of those who do graduate, 36 percent show little to no increase in the critical thinking and writing skills that a degree is supposed to signify.
September 19, 2016
Taxes & Spending
More Taxes & Spending in New Austin Budget
If you live in Austin, then get ready for more government spending and higher taxes.
September 19, 2016
Higher Education
Federal Aid To Higher Education Hurts More Than Helps
Substantially increased federal support to higher education has encouraged two things: a corresponding decline in state spending concomitant with an erosion of higher education’s accountability to lawmakers, taxpayers, and students.
September 16, 2016
Health Care
Government Hypocrisy Over EpiPen: The Pot Calling The Kettle Black
"If politicians really want to help save Americans by making life-saving drugs readily available, they should get the government out of healthcare and unshackle the free market."
September 14, 2016
K-12 Education
Students Win With Education Savings Accounts
Every child is a unique individual with a unique set of gifts, challenges and abilities. Collective decisions by government for all students are inefficient and ineffective. The answer to the question is simple and clear: me.
September 14, 2016