The Drinking Age: A “Spirited” Debate
Summary Nearly 100 college presidents from around the nation have asked lawmakers to…
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Al Gore’s Impossible Plan For 100% Renewable Energy
Summary Gore has challenged the nation to rely on 100% renewable energy sources…
Read Blog DetailTaxing the Poor
Looking for more tax revenue wherever they can find it, some legislators and…
Read Blog DetailWestern Climate Initiative Offers No Definable Benefit
If you haven’t heard of the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) yet, you soon…
Read Blog DetailKeep “Double Majority” Voting Rule in Place
Summary Critics of Oregon’s so-called “double majority” rule say it isn’t democratic because…
Read Blog DetailC-Tran’s New Hybrid Buses: When Going “Green” Costs Lots of Green!
Summary Clark County’s new hybrid buses are costing lots of green for local…
Read Blog DetailIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…
Green and red are the Christmas colors. It’s just like Christmas for hundreds…
Read Blog DetailHow to Keep Your Health Insurance, Even If You Lose Your Job
Summary Because employer-sponsored health insurance coverage is not taxable, the health insurance of…
Read Blog DetailMilton Friedman: The Most Influential Economist in History
Rob Kremer gave the following address at the Milton Friedman “Legacy of Freedom”…
Read Blog DetailPortland Continues Taxi Cartel
Imagine an industry where two companies control 75% of the market, price-competition is…
Read Blog DetailWanted: Asset Accounts, Not Income Transfers
Summary Low-income Americans hear two contradictory messages: “Save” and “Don’t Save.” Converting some…
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