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Analysis and Commentary

Maybe the dogs don’t like it

by Russ Robertsvia Cafe Hayek
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

If Brown wins today in Massachusetts, we’re going to hear all kinds of explanations. . . .

In the News

Ten Obama Promises – Which Ones Came True?

with Eric Hanushekvia News Trends Today (CA)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

One year after the inauguration of Barack Obama, face the United States changes according to the reforms initiated by his government. Launched, but not necessarily succeeded . . . .

In the News

Arnold Schwarzenegger on Obama: The year in energy policy

with Hoover Institution, George P. Shultzvia Los Angeles Times
Monday, January 18, 2010

On Tuesday night, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will join a panel, along with former Secretary of State George Shultz, to talk about President Obama's first-year record on energy policy. . . .

In the News

Common-core standards under fire

with Williamson M. Eversvia Educated Guess (CA)
Sunday, January 17, 2010

When the man overseeing the common-core standards initiative in math admits that the deadlines for completing the work are “insane,” you know we may be headed for trouble. . . .

In the News

Unified debates importance of class size

with Eric Hanushekvia Journal Times (WI)
Saturday, January 16, 2010

Racine Unified officials have proposed two building referendums as one piece of the puzzle that could raise student achievement. . . .

In the News

Putting kids above politics can be Lampe's claim

with Caroline M. Hoxbyvia News-Leader (MO)
Saturday, January 16, 2010

It's unusual when an ambitious politician places the educational well-being of non-voting children ahead of politically powerful special interests. . . .

In the News

The Big-Spending, High-Taxing, Lousy-Services Paradigm

with Bill Whalenvia Wall Street Journal
Friday, January 15, 2010

California taxpayers don't get much bang for their bucks. . . .

In the News

Campbell could reshape Senate race

with George P. Shultzvia San Francisco Chronicle
Friday, January 15, 2010

Unable to compete against much wealthier candidates, former San Jose Rep. Tom Campbell will reshape the U.S. Senate race that he jumped into Thursday more than the governor's campaign he just abandoned, analysts said. . . .

Interviews

Tom Campbell Drops Out of Governor's Race, to Run for Senate

with Bill Whalenvia KQED
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Former Republican Congressman Tom Campbell today confirmed earlier reports that he's dropping out of the race for governor, and joining the GOP primary race for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Barbara Boxer. . . .

In the News

It's official: Tom Campbell leaves governor's race to run for U.S. Senate

with George P. Shultzvia San Jose Mercury News
Thursday, January 14, 2010

There were few surprises Thursday when Tom Campbell announced he was dropping his bid to become California's next governor to enter the race for U.S. Senate. . . .

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