by Mike Davis | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog
The new year brings with it the promise of new beginnings. A chance to reset. To do better. In that spirit, 1889 offers the following resolutions to policymakers across the state. 1. Reduce occupational licensing This originally read “End (or greatly reduce)...
by Byron Schlomach | Dec 23, 2019 | Blog
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 Christmas is almost here and, being a Christian, this time of year always gets me thinking about the religious aspects of the holiday. The 1889 Institute does not have a religious...
by Mike Davis | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog
The Oklahoma City Council is considering a well-disguised sin tax. They call it a Healthy Neighborhood Zoning Overlay, but the effect is the same. It limits new dollar stores in the specified neighborhood. The ostensible goal is to create a welcoming environment for...
by Benjamin Lepak | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog
The synod has finished its secret meetings and taken its vote behind closed doors. The public waits with bated breath (well, some of us) to get a glimpse at the new high priest who will don his formal vestments and take his seat at the commanding heights of doctrinal...
by Byron Schlomach | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog
How surprising was it that MAPS 4 in Oklahoma City passed? It was a hard-fought, noisy campaign, with debaters “FOR” and “AGAINST” duking it out in public forums, polls showing a race that was neck-and-neck, hard feelings on both… Oh wait. Nope. We were thinking of...
