Fox Guarding the Henhouse
Public-sector union employees deserve protection from union bosses. … more
Talking About Tethers
Alternatives to prison could save taxpayers millions of dollars. … more
Dropped Call
Legislators should hang up on a costly telephone tax. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Redford Union "strike," teachers' health premiums, win book money. … more
Take Me Out to the Market
The competition of free markets is reflected in our national pastime. … more
Hidden Treasure
Michigan should use its natural resources to help the economy. … more
Class is in Session
A new independent school in Grand Rapids focuses on classical education. … more
Money Mover
Detroit's People Mover costs much and does little. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Business leaders push for charter, teacher certification, win book money. … more
Money for Nothing?
A new book on public school finances is discussed. … more
Rats to Riches
A new movie embodies the ideals of humility and freedom. … more
Privatization in NYC
If it can make it here, it can make it anywhere. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Michigan special education, "Southfield Guarantee," win book money. … more
Sisterly Love
A Philadelphia woman devotes her life to school choice. … more
Caught in the Middle
Intermediate school districts should be reformed — or abandoned. … more
Go West, Young Nation
The Northwest Ordinance and statehood. … more
Michigan Education Digest
EMU crime reporting, Fraser schools contracting, win book money. … more
Housing Market
MSHDA is trying to do too much for too many. … more
Choice Words
Schools use a variety of advertising to attract students. … more
Pension Preferences
Reforming employee pensions can help schools focus on students. … more
Do The Right Thing
Lawrence Reed explains the benefits of right-to-work laws. … more
A Perfect Fourth
A look at songs with an "Independence Day" theme. … more
Up in Smoke
Smoking regulations are an assault on private property rights. … more
The Right Stuff
Frequently asked questions about right-to-work protections.
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Sounding Off
An interview with Cuban-born Arturo Sandoval about music and censorship. … more
Shopping List
A disturbing state guide gives lawmakers ideas on what taxes to raise. … more
Michigan Education Digest
School bandit sentenced, Howell budget, win book money. … more
A Great Teacher
Dr. Hans F. Sennholz leaves behind a better world. … more
Money Well Spent?
Agency fees paid by government workers actually cost taxpayers. … more
Being Resourceful
Changes to the DEQ can save taxpayers money. … more
Michigan Education Digest
CMU closes charter, Hazel Park recall, win a gift certificate … more
Captive Audience
Management has a right to tell its side of the story before workers vote to unionize. … more
Academic Freedom
Public universities should reduce their dependence on state funding. … more
Sound the Alarm
Michigan has enough economic woes without adding a tax increase. … more
Free Radicals
A new book tells the story of liberty's champions and how they got their message across. … more
Michigan Education Digest
DPS lawsuit, Open Meetings violation, win a gift certificate. … more
Classifieds
Anti-employer legislation will not help Michigan's recession. … more
Hostile Environment
The Michigan Environmental Science Board should not be eliminated. … more
Healthy Balance
MESSA assets, premiums both going up. … more
Work it Out
Michigan should consider a part-time Legislature to save money. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Michigan school funding, Napoleon contracting, win a gift certificate. … more
Gone Today, Gone Tomorrow
Michigan's budget depends on money that isn't here and may never be. … more
Stealing Home
Politicians avoid tough decisions and burden future generations with the cost. … more
Movie Credits
Part two of a look at movies with a free-market theme. … more
People Power
Mature adults do not rely on power over others to achieve success. … more
Michigan Education Digest
GA special needs vouchers, DPS recruitment, Gladwin cuts. … more
Water, Water Everywhere
MichiganScience explains how public water is tested for safety. … more
Happy Memorial Day
What Memorial Day really means. … more
Two Thumbs Up
A look at free-market movies. … more
Right Thing To Do
Right-to-work protection would benefit workers and Michigan's economy. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Southfield "Promise," civics performance, Brighton budget. … more
Sooner or Later
Michigan must make fundamental changes to move forward. … more
Charting Success
Several charter public schools outperform "host" districts on MEAP tests. … more
Weird Science
MichiganScience magazine is sponsoring a writing contest for students. … more
Fit to Print?
The media should be more objective about climate change and "consensus." … more
Michigan Education Digest
School choice savings, pension problems, election consolidation. … more
Delta Force
Partnership between community college and home-schoolers helps both. … more
Michigan Privatization Digest
Contracting foster care, Holly to privatizate, Jackson renewing contracts. … more
Running Hot and Cold
An interview with Michigan's official state climatologist. … more
Shutdown Showdown Part II
Michigan can avoid previous mistakes by cutting taxes and reducing spending. … more
Michigan Education Digest
DPS lawsuits, innovative charter school, Hillsdale seminar. … more
Truth Gets Pinned
Ann Arbor teachers put politics ahead of education in new video. … more
Your Vote Counts
Why do school board elections take place when no one is paying attention? … more
Sterling Example
Standish-Sterling schools succeed with responsible budgeting. … more
Novel Idea
Let voters decide between tax increases or budget cuts. … more
Michigan Education Digest
DPS layoffs, Win an iPod, Free Seminar. … more
Sweet Home Alabama
Low-tax states are outpacing Michigan. … more
Dewey Or Don't We?
A new book details the problems John Dewey created for public education. … more
Off Target
Michigan can no longer rationalize a failed incentive system. … more
Pondering Prop 5
Prop 5's failure gives insight into solving public school insurance problems. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Health insurance pool, falling trust in public schools, Win an iPod. … more
Popular Privatization
Does your school district save money through competitive contracting? … more
Show Me the Money
Wealth is not a pie with finite slices. … more
Silence Is Not Golden
Environmental alarmism is not something to celebrate on Earth Day. … more
Privileged Class
Politicians should help all Michigan residents, not just state workers. … more
Michigan Education Digest
DFT debt, EMU contract, Win an iPod. … more
Invisible Hand
Adam Smith's ideas on what a tax code should be. … more
Bench Warmers
Diane Katz explains why the Supreme Court should stick to law, not science. … more
Great Fall
Communist China embraces private property rights. … more
Trash Talk
Coming clean on landfill regulations and their capacity. … more
Doctor's Orders
Schools find solutions to costly health insurance by abandoning MESSA. … more
Wall to Wal-Mart
Center scholar Michael J. Hicks' book about Wal-Mart's impact on labor. … more
Organ Donation
Reciprocal organ donation agreements can save lives. … more
Michigan Education Digest
MESSA concerns, Detroit charters, win an iPod. … more
Fee Speech
College students should not have to subsidize the speech of others. … more
Michigan Privatization Digest
Lottery privatization, municipal golf courses and substitute teacher contracts. … more
Privileged Class
Politicians should help all Michigan residents, not just state workers. … more
House Call
Two Michigan teachers learn about Congress up close and personal. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Detroit school closing plan, Birmingham electives, win an iPod. … more
On the Topic of Cancer
A scientist explains a vaccine that made "papillomavirus" a household word. … more
Risky Business
Permitting shouldn't be a regulatory mine field in Michigan. … more
Polish Rifle
Stanislaw Lem used a pen to fire at totalitarian regimes. … more
Up With Unions
The EFCA will not strengthen unions, but these suggestions will. … more
Michigan Education Digest
Teacher surplus, Howell insurance, win an iPod. … more
