Caldara’s Newsletter 01-25-17 “Love Trumps Hate”
It’s sinful how much I’ve been enjoying the Left’s meltdown as Trump takes office. I can’t help hearing their campaign mantra, “Love Trumps Hate,” in my head when they throw their tantrums. While they’re breaking windows and throwing F-bombs, all I can hear is, “Love Trumps Hate.” When Madonna says she wants to blow up […]
Caldara’s Newsletter 01-16-17 “Gender wage gap? What wage gap, toots?”
It’s a wonderful challenge to be the single parent of a 14-year-old girl. When I try to teach her the simple truths of life she constantly fights me. Our conversations seem to go like this: Me: “You know, the country went to hell once women got the right to vote.” Daughter: “Dad! You’re such a […]
Caldara’s Newsletter 01-11-17 “Washington DC steals one of our own”
Politics and politicians focus on the short term. We at Independence focus on the long term. After all, that’s how the Left won here in Colorado, by investing in infrastructure and watching it pay off. They invest a whole lot more, but we’re catching up. One of the most important jobs we do is building […]
All the taxes you cannot see
by Jon Caldara Seeing is believing. So, it’s no wonder many in government prefer to work in the dark. It’s not just that they don’t want us to know what they’re fully doing. They don’t want us to know what we’re fully paying. The reason for this emotional manipulation is clear. If the cost of […]
Gender-based wage gap myth still being perpetuated
Studies showing a pay gap do not account for differences in individual choices about what profession to pursue, or how much to work.
One less penny for the Feds
If you don’t want Uncle Sam and the IRS to get one more penny of your hard-earned cash, send your final tax deductible contribution to the Independence Institute today!
Denver’s Road Home hits a dead end
Poop. There’s a basic tenet in public policy. What you tax, you get less of. What you subsidize, you get more of…
Caldara’s Newsletter 12-20-16 “Tis the Season to be Politically Incorrect”
“Happy Holidays,” is what Communists say. We say “Merry Christmas,” but feel free to agree or disagree on our weekly, super-scientific poll at IndependenceInstitute.org. Because my kids don’t get enough days off from public school, despite what seems like 20 “teacher service days,” they of course have an extra-long winter break. But unlike public schools, […]
Caldara’s Newsletter 12-13-16 “Oh poop, Denver ended homelessness”
Great news! Denver ended homelessness! So, who’s been pooping on our property? In 2005, then-mayor John Hickenlooper launched “Denver’s Road Home,” a ten year plan to end homelessness in Denver. So who’s been leaving trash, bottles, syringes, vomit, and feces on our Freedom Embassy and all over our neighborhood? Amazing how a 12-fold increase in […]
Caldara’s Newsletter 12-09-16 “Trump Gets Grabby”
Well, it’s happened – The Donald has grabbed Independence Institute’s own Amy Oliver Cooke. No, not in that way. If you haven’t heard the news already, Amy Cooke, our Executive Vice President and Director of the Energy Policy Center has been asked to serve on President-elect Donald Trump’s EPA transition team. Amy will act as […]
Caldara’s Newsletter 12-07-16 “Thank You! Freedom Wins Big on Colorado Gives Day!”
Have I told you lately how much I love you? You helped us exceed our $50,000 goal on Colorado Gives Day and raise just shy of $75,000! THANK YOU. Because of you, the Independence Institute’s expert staff can prepare for some of the greatest opportunities we’ve seen in decades and educate Coloradans on the best […]
RTD finally deserves a compliment
by Jon Caldara As you may know, I have a hard time giving RTD a compliment. But they’ve earned one. My political career started when I was elected to the Regional Transportation District board in 1994, where I later became chairman. I was quick to realize that not only does RTD do little to increase […]
