Peak Performance
The top Current Comments of 2007, as selected by you. … more
Movie Review
A look at a film that gets it right. … more
Mine Over Matter
The DEQ made the right decision on new mining permits. … more
The Basic Staples
A review of a CD about freedom by Mavis Staples. … more
Hungry for Change
Food service privatization in public schools can and does work. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Charter enrollment, Brighton strike talks, win an iPod. … more
Michigan Diaspora
Without transformational policy changes, Michigan will continue to lose jobs and population.
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Labor Pains
An interview with Paul Kersey about Michigan's labor climate. … more
Got Rights?
December 15 marks the anniversary of the Bill of Rights. … more
Trust Fund?
Michigan deserves better oversight of DNR monies. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Education philanthropy, special ed certification, win an iPod. … more
Charter Changes
Grand Rapids parents search for high school options. … more
Welcome Aboard
Center agrees with Gov. Granholm on the need for reforms. … more
Creative Contracting
Schools save money in a variety of ways. … more
Mighty Mac Attack
A look at the engineering of the Mackinac Bridge as it turns 50. … more
Michigan Education Digest
High school AYP, Hazel Park recall, Belding contract. … more
Volunteers Needed
Voluntary unionism is good for workers and unions. … more
Remember the Titans
Two women lead the charge for inner-city school choice. … more
The Truth About Truth
One woman's lifelong pursuit of liberty. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Charter lawsuit, at-risk program expanding, win an iPod. … more
Correction Notice
Jack McHugh responds to an attack on the Mackinac Center. … more
Michigan Science
Diane Katz discusses the newest issue of the Center's science and policy journal. … more
Universal Coverage
Education tax credits enjoy bipartisan support and can help all families. … more
Pilgrim's Profit
The true meaning of Thanksgiving. … more
Michigan Education Digest
DPS student loss, Muskegon international school, win an iPod. … more
Life Support
Tax hikes put Michigan's fiscal health in critical condition. … more
Election Connection
Do union contributions influence school board elections? … more
Swing Shift
How to move the labor pendulum in the proper direction. … more
Deer Season
A look at the state of deer hunting in Michigan on opening day. … more
Crisis Averted or Invented?
Michigan's budget is $900 million higher than last year. … more
Graceful Performance
A movie about the end of the British slave trade is now on DVD. … more
Job Safety
The NLRB has put more protections in place for employees. … more
Life-giving Water
Michigan should not surrender its rights in the Great Lakes to other states. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Dropout dispute, school attendance, win an iPod. … more
Show of Support
A lesson on free speech and the right to privacy. … more
Michigan Privatization Digest
Detroit shops around for incinerator savings, Judge attempts to privatize Friend of the Court, Pontiac receives bids for Silverdome
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Crying Wolf
Jack McHugh discusses the 2008 budget and why spending hikes belie a "crisis." … more
Michigan Education Digest
DPS restructuring, Holton contract, Huron raises. … more
Department of Natural Reforms
Structural reforms would make fee hikes for the DNR unnecessary. … more
Remembering Nub
Michael D. LaFaive on Norval K. Morey. … more
Educational Foundations
Michigan's public schools are seeking voluntary bases of support. … more
Grinding Gears
Regulations against used car dealers harm businesses, customers. … more
Michigan Education Digest
GR prep academy, high charter enrollment, win an iPod. … more
Teaching Teachers
A rating system for colleges of education doesn't make the grade. … more
Overspending Crisis
Jack McHugh discusses 55 budget cuts that could offset major tax hike. … more
Championing Capitalism
Syndicated columnist DeRoy Murdock discusses the benefits of capitalism. … more
Pondering Pre-K
Studies show no long-term gains from early childhood programs. … more
Michigan Education Digest
MEAP retake, MESSA claim, win an iPod. … more
Right-to-Work For More
Many right-to-work states have higher disposable incomes than Michigan. … more
Promoting Failure?
Ryan Olson discusses why students are held back in school. … more
Legislative Privilege
A look at how Michigan's executive branch could be streamlined. … more
License and Registration, Please
Consumer protection laws don't always protect the consumer. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Local control of schools, increase in district loans, win an iPod. … more
Property Rights Network
The Mackinac Center's newest initiative focuses on the rights of property owners. … more
Capitol Confidential
A new Mackinac Center publication makes its debut. … more
The Wheels on the Bus
New legislation would require public transit riders to pay more of their own way. … more
Chronicle of a Tax Hike
The budget, the cash and the shutdown. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Insurance reforms, NAEP results, win an iPod. … more
Voting Their Conscience
Teachers oust state, national unions. … more
Health Savings
Switching state employees to HSAs could save the $194 million. … more
Take a Memo
Memo to the Department of Labor on prevailing wage laws. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Athletic coaches, MESSA, dress codes, win an iPod. … more
Student Lobby
College students are being used to lobby for big government. … more
Sick Feeling
MEA to schools: Do as we say, not as we do. … more
Prophets in Their Own Land
A look at England's Liberty and Property Defence League. … more
Spending Spree
The Michigan Legislature shouldn't spend what it doesn't have. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Contracting and charters expand, DPS enrollment, win an iPod. … more
Book Review
Essays on entrepreneurship in education. … more
Good Old Days?
Life a century ago was not cleaner or better. … more
One Good Churn Deserves Another
Central planners should let job churn occur naturally. … more
Cost Benefit Analysis
Schools, like the MEA, deserve the right to contain costs. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Detroit enrollment and safety, contracting success, win an iPod. … more
Sterling at Stirling
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Stirling Bridge. … more
Michigan Privatization Digest
Privatization survey, Williamston contracts, Lincoln holds off. … more
Long-Range Planning
Fixing Michigan's budget is about more than just 2008 … more
Wanna Bet?
Michigan needs spending restraints, not more taxes and slot machines. … more
Hail, Hail to Michigan?
Winning requires change, be it football or the economy. … more
Fact or Fiction
Student essay winners take on science in pop culture. … more
Labor of Love
Three ways to reduce taxpayer burden and protect workers. … more
Regulate the Regulators
Michigan residents could stop regulatory takings with a ballot initiative. … more
SOS: Save Our Savings
The Legislature should stop impeding efforts by the Secretary of State to save money. … more
Michigan Education Digest
School funding, union concessions, win iPods. … more
Money Matters
Radio interview details "A Michigan School Money Primer." … more
Bishop or Pawn?
A critique of Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop's performance. … more
No Congressman Left Behind
NCLB doesn't work because politicians, not parents, are still in charge. … more
Talkin' 'Bout Their Generation
Students for a Free Economy launches statewide on college campuses. … more
Michigan Education Digest
MME results, Marshall and Howell contract for custodial services, win an iPod. … more
The Write Stuff
Schools can teach students how to write well. … more
Marxist Humor
Karl wasn't funny enough to be one of Groucho's brothers. … more
Going Postal
Government monopoly on first-class mail is second rate. … more
Michigan Education Digest
U.S. drops out of international test, NAEP economics test, win book money. … more
Funny Business
The Michigan Business Tax will harm employers and employees. … more
Evolution Revolution
Michigan Tech is a leader in a new form of evolution study. … more
Pie in the Sky
Does the media comprehend the benefits of competition? … more
Michigan Education Digest
Free college for unemployed, MEA fights Harrison Schools, win book money. … more
