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Analysis and Commentary

America: One Nation, Indivisible

by Victor Davis Hansonvia National Review
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The Confederate battle flag is far from the only worrisome symbol in America today.

Interviews

Bill Whalen On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Bill Whalenvia John Batchelor Show
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Hoover Institution fellow Bill Whalen on the confederate flag controversy and the presidential candidates vying for minority votes.

Analysis and Commentary

Kelo V. City Of New London Ten Years Later

by Richard A. Epsteinvia National Review
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

There has been some progress, but much is left to do.

Analysis and Commentary

Why The Recovery Still Limps Along

by Edward Paul Lazearvia Wall Street Journal
Monday, June 22, 2015

A state-by-state analysis shows that market-oriented policies work. Too bad more states aren’t using them.

A (Dry) Winter’s Tale

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, June 19, 2015

In parched California, the well of political foresight ran dry years ago.

Analysis and Commentary

John Thacker On Democrats Subsidizing Rural Areas

by David R. Hendersonvia EconLog
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Almost all rural infrastructure is subsidized, from railroads to highways to telephone and Internet service to airline service to water projects to electricity projects. And that's just the start.

In the News

Questions Linger Over Search For New Montgomery Schools Superintendent

quoting Michael J. Petrillivia Washington Post
Saturday, June 6, 2015

As Montgomery County’s school board parted ways with former Superintendent Joshua P. Starr in February, it launched a national search for a new leader, aiming to find a top-flight successor by July.

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Interviews

Richard Epstein On The John Batchelor Show (19:45)

interview with Richard A. Epsteinvia The John Batchelor Show
Friday, June 5, 2015

Hoover Institution fellow Richard Epstein gives his insight on the recent Supreme Court ruling on Maryland’s double taxation and the “dormant” commerce clause.

Senator John Hoeven discusses the Keystone pipeline
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Senator John Hoeven Lights Up The Conversation On Energy

interview with John Hoevenvia Uncommon Knowledge
Friday, June 5, 2015

Senator John Hoeven discusses the Keystone pipeline, energy policy, the Middle East, and politics, noting that our country moves forward with investments that make our energy secure and environmentally sound.

In the News

Nevada's Groundbreaking School-Choice Law: Help Or Hindrance To Public System?

quoting Michael J. Petrillivia Christian Science Monitor
Thursday, June 4, 2015

The Nevada law, signed by the governor Tuesday, allows virtually all parents of K-12 students to opt out of public school but use their children’s state education dollars for a customized education.

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