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When it Comes to Children, “Local Control” Belongs With Parents

When it Comes to Children, “Local Control” Belongs With Parents

by Brad Galbraith | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog

In education policy, local control is a hotly contested issue. But one crucial party is frequently ignored in the rhetoric – parents. Worse than ignored, they are sometimes viewed with derision. A parent is the ultimate local authority on the health, safety, and...
Grand Jury’s Epic Schools Report – Abuse of Justice System

Grand Jury’s Epic Schools Report – Abuse of Justice System

by Mike Davis | May 17, 2021 | Blog

What would a grand jury know about school funding? What an odd question. One might as well ask what an elephant knows about landing on the moon. The two have nothing to do with each other. Unfortunately, the question is far more relevant than it ought to be. Earlier...
1889 Institute Statement Regarding Continued Distancing and Mask Mandates

1889 Institute Statement Regarding Continued Distancing and Mask Mandates

by Byron Schlomach | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog

The 1889 Institute, an Oklahoma think tank, has released the following statement regarding the Governor’s recent announcement lifting state-level Covid-19-related restrictions and mandates and continued local restrictions. Oklahoma has moved into phase three of its...
Grand Jury’s Epic Schools Report – Abuse of Justice System

COVID Inspires Tyranny for the “Good” of Its Victims

by Spencer Cadavero | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog

The Christian philosopher, C.S. Lewis, once said, “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.” The moral...
Grand Jury’s Epic Schools Report – Abuse of Justice System

Public Unions and Obscure Election Dates Create a Perfect Storm

by Mike Davis | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog

Wouldn’t it be great to pick your boss? I don’t mean choose between two competing job offers based on which boss you prefer. I mean that you and your coworkers get together and pick a boss based on who is going to be the easiest to work for: someone who won’t...
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