by Dan Mitchell | Nov 20, 2010 | Blogs, Education
I generally focus on fiscal policy and I love low tax rates, so when I say that what happens on school choice in Douglas County, Colorado, may be more important to the future of the nation than what happens with Obama’s plan for higher tax rates next year, that should...
by Dan Mitchell | Nov 12, 2010 | Blogs, Europe
Some of my Republican friends were disappointed with last week’s election results in Colorado, but something far more important is about to happen in the Centennial State. Douglas County, which is a significant jurisdiction with 240,000 residents south of Denver,...
by Dan Mitchell | Sep 7, 2010 | Blogs, Education
When Democrat and Republican candidates for governor in a large state both endorse school vouchers, that doesn’t necessarily mean genuine educational reform will take place, but it surely is a positive sign. If a state like Pennsylvania breaks the grip of the teacher...
by Dan Mitchell | Aug 20, 2010 | Blogs, Education
This video from Reason TV about school choice in New Orleans is a perfect example of something good resulting from a bad event. Lemonade out of lemons!
by Dan Mitchell | May 20, 2010 | Blogs, Education, Uncategorized
There are a handful of issues that expose hypocrites on both sides of the philosophical spectrum. Republicans and conservatives love to talk about free markets, for instance, but you often find them voting for completely sleazy and corrupt forms of corporate welfare...