Nevada’s public schools have been receiving failing grades for many years, ranking among the lowest in the country for graduation rates, standardized test scores, and other measures of student achievement; but, thanks to Governor Sandoval and the 78th Legislature, a major step in reforming Nevada’s education was accomplished by the passage of what appears to be a monumental … [Read more...] about School Choice Bill: Congratulations Governor Brian Sandoval & NV Legislators
Constitution
Celebrating the Constitution: The Long-Term Benefits of its Short-Term Inefficiencies
In all of life, actions have both short-term and long-term consequences — and often those outcomes stand in stark contrast to each other. If your three-year-old child is screaming for you to buy him a toy at the store, the quickest way to quiet him is to get the toy. But your actions will have told him that throwing a fit is a great way to get stuff he wants, and so each … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Constitution: The Long-Term Benefits of its Short-Term Inefficiencies
Independence Day 2013: Freedom Fighters Wanted
As Americans celebrate Independence Day this month, it’s fitting to ask how much freedom U.S. citizens really have in 2013, and how much we have handed over to the federal government. I won’t say the feds have taken our freedom away from us, because they’ve done so with our permission. Ever since the FDR administration, citizens have stopped insisting that the government adhere … [Read more...] about Independence Day 2013: Freedom Fighters Wanted
Why Vote Against Obama? Eight Compelling Reasons
Barack Obama was elected in 2008 with a message of hope and change. Unfortunately, the change we got was for the worse. There is little hope left that the country can pull itself out of the recession anytime soon, and we’re left hoping that the Middle East won’t erupt into flames that will consume us all. There are hundreds of reasons to vote for a change of administration in … [Read more...] about Why Vote Against Obama? Eight Compelling Reasons