Senator Jerry Sonnenberg wins Californian of the Year 2017!
- December 27, 2017
It’s not like we’re trying to find out what’s really hidden in Area 51. And I understand the secret to a great marriage is…sadly, a secret. There are some things we should be able to know. We just want taxpayers to know when they’ve been taxed. I challenged the Democrats in the state legislature to
READ MORELike every parent during “remote learning,” I wanted to yell at my kid’s teacher, “You lied! My kid is not a joy to have in class!” Seriously though, remote learning gave a rare peek into our kids’ classes. For many of us, it confirmed the indoctrination we suspected. Overhearing my daughter’s high school classes, I
READ MOREIt’s hard to believe it’s been four months since my father, Charlie, died. And yes, losing one’s parent is the way of things, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. When a loved one dies, guilt and regret start popping up in strange ways; it’s part of grieving it seems. So, I’m very comforted that pop
READ MORESince our founding in the mid-1980s, Independence Institute has worked on turning great policy ideas into legal reality. From TABOR to term limits, charter schools, and concealed carry, we bring ideas forward and move them from being ridiculed into law. So, imagine our excitement to see Republican leaders in both the State House and Senate
READ MOREThis week has been a trying time for folks in my neighborhood. My home was one street away from the mandatory evacuation zone during the fires in Boulder County. Homes just down the road were ablaze. We were very lucky. If the wind went in a slightly different direction, we could be homeless. Some of
READ MOREOne of the many perks of my job is all the hate that’s thrown my way. If only I was paid by the f-bomb. I just asked one of my haters what her New Year’s resolution is. She shot back with a casual, “F#!% you Caldara!” Finally, something to look forward to in 2022. An
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