A Tale of Two Cities
by Jonathan Butcher Phoenix and New York City are separated by 2,500 miles, but the distance between them in terms of education innovation can only be measured in light years. Last week, the Arizona Republic ran a story titled, “How school choice has reshaped Arizona,” looking at open enrollment policies, the number of charter schools, and education savings accounts, the most...
Chuck Norris Takes on ‘Energy Drink’ Industry Offers Alternative Boost in Part 3 of Series on Caffeine and Kids
by Chuck Norris Mr. Norris, as a parent who cares for my kids’ diets, I’m appalled by the amount of caffeine being dumped by companies into drinks and snacks. But what are some good, healthy energy-boosting alternatives we can offer them? – Theresa M., Idaho In the first two parts of this series on caffeine and kids, I explained how a host of new drinks, foods and snacks marketed...
Who Doesn’t Want Prosperity?
I think it’s safe to say everyone would like, nay, love to be prosperous. But how do we get there? Some fight and kick and scream to attain their dreams. Others have things handed to them. Some think it can’t be done, so they never try. Regardless, an environment which affords opportunity for all, with a government that abides by the rule of law is the most ideal. It doesn’t...
Understanding American Prosperity
by Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D. If there is one outcome of liberty that makes possible all the rights Americans hold dear, it is prosperity. Prosperity gives us the chance to thrive and enjoy the blessings of liberty. Its precondition is economic freedom, the ability to profit from our own ideas and labor as we choose. Not only Americans but all people enjoy a right to economic freedom...
America Still Means Opportunity for All
by Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D. Is America in decline? An honest review of the state of the union would show spiraling budget deficits, uncontrolled growth in government spending and persistently high unemployment levels. The impression of a once-great nation in eclipse is all too plain. It doesn’t have to be this way. It’s not that these problems aren’t real or don’t pose serious...
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A Tale of Two Cities
by Jonathan Butcher Phoenix and New York City are separated by 2,500 miles, but the distance between them in terms of education innovation can only be measured in light years….
Chuck Norris Takes on ‘Energy Drink’ Industry Offers Alternative Boost in Part 3 of Series on Caffeine and Kids
by Chuck Norris Mr. Norris, as a parent who cares for my kids’ diets, I’m appalled by the amount of caffeine being dumped by companies into drinks and snacks. But…
Who Doesn’t Want Prosperity?
I think it’s safe to say everyone would like, nay, love to be prosperous. But how do we get there? Some fight and kick and scream to attain their dreams….
Understanding American Prosperity
by Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D. If there is one outcome of liberty that makes possible all the rights Americans hold dear, it is prosperity. Prosperity gives us the chance to…
America Still Means Opportunity for All
by Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D. Is America in decline? An honest review of the state of the union would show spiraling budget deficits, uncontrolled growth in government spending and persistently…
WHAT EXACTLY WAS THE U.S. CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA?
Though the media have generally referred to the Benghazi-based U.S. facility attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2012, as a “consulate,” it should rightfully be called a “mission.”…
6 Things to Check before Submitting Your Business Plan by Katherine Mayhew
by Katherine Mayhew Writing a business plan is no small feat. Whether you’re presenting to a bank, an angel investor, a venture capitalist, or entering a business plan competition, make…
Backlash Against Common Core
by Phyllis Schlafly The national news media haven’t discovered it, but the issue that is bringing out hundreds of citizens who never before attended political meetings is Common Core (CC)….
Don’t Judge Me (or Fido), Bro!
by Brenda Zurita Don’t judge people who engage in bestiality and incest; have compassion for them. That is one of the lessons fostered during a “sexologist’s” event held on the…
Priorities: Study Shows Most States Value Coaches Above All Else
by Amelia Hamilton In nearly every state across the country, legislators are looking for ways to maintain vital services to the neediest among us. Education, police, fire and health services…
Surprise: Young Americans Don’t Want More Government
by Adam Tragone Since I graduated from college in 2009, the economy has remained stagnant and the job market has remained weak, with no sign of…
SECURITY FOOTAGE: HERO THWARTS TERRORIST SHOOTER AT FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL
In an age when it seems heroes are hard to come by, it’s stirring to see a genuine hero in action. Last August, FRC building manager Leo Johnson was temporarily…
Gov. Mike Huckabee calls Southern Poverty Law Center one of the “Biggest Frauds in America”
by JP Duffy Earlier today, General Jerry Boykin, FRC’s Executive Vice President appeared on Mike Huckabee’s radio show to discuss the release of a new video that shows the Southern…
Washington Examiner: DOJ should Investigate Southern Poverty Law Center for Consumer Fraud
by JP Duffy Today, a Washington Examiner editorial called on federal government agencies to stop “bolstering” the Southern Poverty Law Center, an anti-Christian organization that has been linked in…
‘To boldly go’ in a biblical direction Exclusive: Drew Zahn reviews ‘Star Trek into Darkness’
by Drew Zahn For good or ill – and sadly, too often the latter – Gene Roddenberry’s original TV series “Star Trek” was far more than a sci-fi drama, but…
Let the IRS File Your Taxes For You. What Could Possibly Go Wrong!
by Jeff Reynolds In the wake of allegations that the Internal Revenue Service has been extensively used as a weapon by the Obama Administration against political foes, many have reflected…
AFP: Obama Connected to IRS Harassments
Arlington, VA – The White House has tried to distance itself from the growing IRS scandal, but there is a clear pattern emerging that connects undue scrutiny from the IRS…
Test Yourself
1. What did Jefferson recommend to keep the Supreme Court from becoming despotic? a. An amendment to the Constitution b. He recommended a limited term for judges c. He recommended…
Confiscate! Confiscate! Confiscate!
Hell hath no fury like an anti-gunner who doesn’t get her way on gun control. The Star-Ledger reported last Friday that after a closed-door hearing on gun control in…
Email of the Month – A Gun Refresher Course
A. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. B. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone. C….
New Changes to Military Enlistment for Homeschool Graduates
by William A. Estrada, Esq. Is your son or daughter interested in a career in the U.S. Armed Forces? In 2011, HSLDA worked with Congress to include an amendment in…
Religion and Public Life in America
R. R. RENO is the editor of First Things, a journal of religion in public life. He received his B.A. from Haverford College and his Ph.D. in religious studies from…
Actual IRS Questions to Tea Party Group Reveal Gross Abuse of Power Read All 31 Questions in Their Entirety Here
Editor’s Note: The following questions are an excerpt from an actual letter from Mitch Steele on behalf of the IRS Exempt Organizations Department dated February 14, 2012 to Linchpins of…
Man Takes 12-Year-Old to Planned Parenthood for Abortion to Hide Rape
by Steven Ertelt A man in Washington state took a 12-year-old girl to a Planned Parenthood clinic for an abortion to cover up his sexual assault on the teenage girl….
