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Analysis and Commentary

The Tax(Cut) Man — and Woman — Cometh

by Bill Whalen with Michael J. Boskin, John F. Cogan, John B. Taylor, Hoover Digestvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Lo and behold, an actual policy discussion may be emerging in California’s GOP gubernatorial primary: tax cuts. . . .

In the News

Gay Marriage and the Governor's Race

with Morris P. Fiorinavia Huffington Post
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

State Senator Bill Brady, the Republican gubernatorial nominee-in-waiting, recently proposed five amendments to the Illinois Constitution. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

A Better Way to Reform Health Care

by John F. Cogan, Daniel P. Kesslervia Wall Street Journal
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Today, President Obama will host members of Congress from both political parties at the White House to discuss health reform. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Economic Whodunit

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

During bad times, the blame game is the biggest game in Washington. . . .

In the News

Traditional Public Schools Are Not the Model of Inclusion Proponents Think

with Michael J. Petrillivia Heritage Foundation
Monday, February 22, 2010

A new report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute has identified 2,817 public schools around the country that serve very few poor students. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Arnold’s Oval Office Moment

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Monday, February 22, 2010

President Obama’s schedule for Monday, Feb. 22: . . . .

Analysis and Commentary

California, New Jersey and Uncivil Unions

by Bill Whalenvia Bill Whalen: Politi-Cal
Monday, February 22, 2010

Here’s a quick tale of two states, on different coasts, with a lot more in common than “Real Wives” reality shows. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Ungovernable

by Russ Robertsvia Cafe Hayek
Sunday, February 21, 2010

There’s a debate going on in the punditsphere about whether America is ungovernable. . . .

Analysis and Commentary

Throw the bums out!

by Abraham D. Sofaervia Los Angeles Times
Friday, February 19, 2010

Either the Legislature and the governor do their jobs on the budget, or out they go. . . .

In the News

America’s Private Public Schools

by Michael J. Petrillivia Thomas B. Fordham Foundation
Friday, February 19, 2010

At the heart of our abiding commitment to the idea of public education is Horace Mann’s ideal of the “common school”: a place whose doors are open to everybody, and where all children, regardless of social class or race or ethnic heritage, can come to learn and play and grow up together. . . .

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