April, 2015 - Independence Institute

If You Want Something Done Right: CEA Steps into Thompson’s Union Negotiations 0
- April 22, 2015
After observing many of them on the playground, I can say that bullies are interesting creatures. Usually, they figure they can just push you around without any resistance. But stand up to them just a little, and they have to reevaluate. That reevaluation usually involves a two-step process. First, they try out nasty underhanded tactics […]
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Due to Choice Fight, Florida Adds School Board Member Choice: What Next?0
- April 20, 2015
If I had a nickel for every time the word choice was used on this blog, my college fund would be well on its way. (Of course, it’s not clear when or how a perpetual 5-year-old pursues postsecondary education, but that’s a conundrum to unpack on another day.) Well, it’s about time to make a […]
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New CBTA Report on School Choice Smells Like Bologna 0
- April 17, 2015
The last few Fridays have been absolutely lovely. They were sunny, warm, and filled with delicious new stops on the school choice train. Today is different. It’s cold, rainy, and all around a little icky outside. If I were older and knew what the word “foreshadow” meant, I might say that I should have expected […]
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“Twin” Studies Add More Pieces to Teacher Effectiveness Puzzle 0
- April 16, 2015
Apparently, there has been some rampant speculation that little Eddie is actually little Eddies, that there is more than one of me. At least that’s what I’ve been told. Now I find that sort of talk a little disturbing. Who am I anyway? Maybe someone has seen my doppelganger out there. I’d also given consideration […]
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The Arkansas-Indiana Religious Freedom Controversy: “Progressive” Hypocrisy On Display 0
- April 16, 2015
This article originally appeared at CNS News. When two of the largest corporations in the world—Walmart and Apple Computer—pressured Indiana and Arkansas politicians not to adopt laws protecting religious freedom, did you hear any howls against “corporate lobbying” or “corporate money” or corporate meddling in politics? Chances are you didn’t. Because Walmart and Apple were
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Testimony Against Divestment at CU Regent Board Meeting 0
- April 16, 2015
Delivered April 16: · Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on the issue of fossil fuel divestment. My name is Michael Sandoval. I am a proud graduate of CU Boulder and CU Denver. I graduated with degrees in history and marketing. I am here today speaking as both a proud alumnus as well
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