by Byron Schlomach | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog
With Governor Stitt and Oklahoma’s tribes at loggerheads over the gaming compact, it seems like a good time to reconsider the tribes’ gambling monopoly altogether. While there is only one Las Vegas, Oklahoma is a casino state. And regardless of the dispute between the...
by Benjamin Lepak | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog
Whatever your gripe about the state of public education in Oklahoma, don’t tell it to Kevin Stitt. He can do very little about it. That’s not because he doesn’t want to or because he doesn’t have good ideas about how to improve our schools. It’s because our governor...
by Mike Davis | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog
Proposed minimum wage hikes have sprung up across the country, and Oklahoma is not immune. Here is why a minimum wage hike will hurt Oklahomans. What happens when the price of something goes up? Take oil, for instance. As of this writing, the price of oil is just...
by Byron Schlomach | Jan 8, 2020 | Research
Education Reforms to Make a Difference Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper argues for institutional reform in education and offers seven reform suggestions. Full Text PDF Full Text HTML Education Reforms to Make a Difference By Byron Schlomach Introduction:...
by Byron Schlomach | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog
Education Reform. Every time a legislature meets in this country, education reform is a topic of discussion. It’s easy to see why. Our schools, especially when you consider the amount of money we spend, don’t do a very good job. It’s really not that hard to casually...
by Benjamin Lepak | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog
To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves, is sinful and tyrannical. Oklahoma law requires attorneys to join and pay dues to the Oklahoma Bar Association in order to practice their occupation. The folly of...
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...
