Articles
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Good Government
Three reasons to vote
Tuesday is Election Day. Here are three reasons why Americans who believe in our nation’s founding principles and restoring constitutionally limited government should always cast that ballot.Trent England | November 1, 2014
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Culture & the Family
Free Market Friday: Ending the cycle
Economists have long understood the tragedy of the commons. It happens when nobody takes responsibility for something, often because everyone is supposedly responsible for it together.Michael Carnuccio | October 31, 2014
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Education
School Choice Heals Religious Divisions
Oklahoma special-needs children recently lost a battle in their four-year war for education freedom. But it isn’t just their opportunity for a better education that’s at stake. Oklahoma’s commitment to religious freedom, pluralism, and social harmony between people of different beliefs is also implicated.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | October 29, 2014
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Education
Early-childhood education supporters should support school choice
Dr. Ramona Paul was the driving force behind our state’s rapid ascent to national attention for having expansive pre-K education programs. Beloved by thousands who work in the preschool vineyards, she was a powerful influence on me, despite our disagreements about formal government programs for pre-K.Patrick B. McGuigan | October 27, 2014
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Education
Free Market Friday: An honest education
The CBPP issued a new report claiming Oklahoma leads the nation in cuts to education. The truth is that Oklahoma’s education system has never had more money.Michael Carnuccio | October 24, 2014
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Education
When 'Dark' Brings Light: First Amendment Money Yields School Choice Victories in Oklahoma
When it comes to independent expenditures in American campaigns, policy preferences may drive how one refers to political spending intended to sway voters one way or another on substantive matters.Patrick B. McGuigan | October 23, 2014
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Budget & Tax, Law & Principles
Free Market Friday: A threat to prosperity
This week, state Supreme Court justices heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1246, which cuts the state personal income tax if revenue targets are met. Those who oppose personal income tax cuts in Oklahoma are voicing their support for this challenge.Michael Carnuccio | October 17, 2014
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Energy
Debunking big fracking myths
There remain fears about hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling (techniques used to reach shale oil and gas). However, the four primary myths used by fracking opponents to create paranoia and fear can be easily debunked.Lauren Aragon | October 16, 2014
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Education
School choice ‘will raise teacher salaries’
The average member of the public says one out of every five teachers is unsatisfactory. Clearly we need better teachers; the question is how to get themBrandon Dutcher | October 7, 2014
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Law & Principles
For Customer Service Week, celebrate free markets
Here is a quiz in honor of Customer Service Week. Which kind of business environment is most likely to lead to good customer service? A. Lots of competition to win and keep customersB. Little or no competition (a monopoly or a cartel)Trent England | October 6, 2014