Articles
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Good Government
Free Market Friday: Voters are displeased
The presidential primaries continue and a few things stand out. In Oklahoma, as elsewhere, voters are sending a message of opposition to the status quo. The Obama years have hurt many, particularly from an economic standpoint.Jonathan Small | March 11, 2016
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Education
Oklahomans’ support for school choice is becoming difficult to deny
Yet another public opinion survey shows that Oklahomans favor school choice.Brandon Dutcher | March 9, 2016
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Education
Ideas for Keeping Oklahoma's Rural Schools Open
Every budget crunch brings another call for consolidation of Oklahoma school districts and the pushback from rural residents and their legislators. We can expect more of the same in this year’s legislative session.Steve Anderson | March 7, 2016
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Education
Public Education's 'Iron Triangle' Resists Reform
The triangle is structurally extremely strong. Most roofs are constructed of triangular trusses. They provide for great strength with an economy of resources. Depending on the material used to construct them, trusses can be nearly indestructible. An iron or steel truss, launched into the air by a tornado, would be a very destructive projectile, doing far more damage to the structures it impacts than it would itself suffer.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | March 7, 2016
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Budget & Tax, Culture & the Family
What’s the matter with GDP?
When it comes to measuring the true progress of our society, this particular metric leaves a lot to be desired.Wendy Warcholik, Ph.D. | March 7, 2016
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Education
The $7,000 Teacher Pay Raise That Wasn’t
Oklahoma's public education system now employs more non-teachers than teachers.Brandon Dutcher | March 4, 2016
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Budget & Tax
State Employees Can Help Solve Oklahoma’s Budget Crunch
The recent media coverage of the state’s budget condition has resulted in a plethora of ideas on how to deal with the situation. Some of the ideas have merit, while others (such as raising taxes) are simply counterproductive. There are plenty of sensible solutions which don’t involve extracting more money from our fellow citizens.Steve Anderson | March 4, 2016
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Health Care
Free Market Friday: Health savings now
Thousands of Oklahomans are losing their jobs. This reality means state government will have no choice but to cut spending.Jonathan Small | March 4, 2016
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Higher Education
Oklahomans say higher ed could be run more efficiently
According to a new SoonerPoll survey, Oklahomans believe there is room for greater efficiency in the state’s higher education system. Consider the following questions and responses.Brandon Dutcher | March 1, 2016
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Education
Free Market Friday: Desegregation through choice
Efforts to help the most vulnerable through school choice have received quite the boost.Jonathan Small | February 27, 2016