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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Climategate 2: Don’t Give Greenpeace a Chance
By Nick Sibilla The United Nations (UN) has found itself entangled in yet another climate scandal. First, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was involved in “Glaciergate,” where it claimed that Himalayan glaciers would melt in 25 years. … Continue reading
Victories for Oregon’s K-12 Kids Today: School Choice Bills Pass House and Senate
Today, Oregon’s legislators looked somewhat frenzied as they fought for key education reforms in Oregon. After tense negotiations, significant amendments, and a tug-of-war on several education bills, the Oregon legislature passed a package of education reforms with strong bi-partisan support. The … Continue reading
School Choice up for Vote Today: Your Voice Could Tip the Balance
Want kids to have more educational options? This afternoon, the Oregon House of Representatives will be voting on three school choice bills that would allow parents to have better access to public schools (especially charter schools). If the House passes … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Christina Martin, School Choice Project
Tagged Cascade Policy Institute, charter schools, college sponsor, education, hb 2301, hb 3645, hb 3681, interdistrict transfer, K-12 education reform, online education, oregon legislature, school choice, virtual charter school
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Legal Plunder
This short video is both entertaining and educational; I encourage you to share it far and wide:
Posted in Cascade Website
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The Philosophy of Liberty Plunder Version
In this follow up video to The Philosophy of Liberty: Property, The Foundation for a Free Society explores Frederic Bastiat’s concept of Legal Plunder. Is it ever OK for government to steal your stuff and give it to someone else? … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Video
Tagged federal government, force, government theft, liberty, mafia, oppression, plunder, property, property rights, regulation, taxation, theft, viking
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Oregon On Verge of Important School Choice Reforms – Time for Concerned Voters to Tip the Balance
Now is a pivotal opportunity for you to make a difference for school choice with just a few minutes of your time. Democratic Governor Kitzhaber and the House Republicans are working together behind the scenes together to push through a … Continue reading
20th Anniversary Recap
Special thanks to all who came, and especially our sponsors. Here’s to 20 more great years!