Energy

Governor’s Lone Wolf Approach Leaves Families Wanting

• May 27, 2021

Throughout his two terms in office, Governor Tom Wolf has showcased his preference to act unilaterally and consistent unwillingness to work with the state legislature. The unprecedented power Wolf has…

Fact Sheet

Op-Ed: Support emergency powers amendment to restore transparency in state government

• Elizabeth Stelle
• March 23, 2021

Other states are finding ways to improve transparency and provide clear benchmarks for reopening despite the crisis. Wolf’s insistence on secrecy calls into question his leadership and management of the…

Commentary

Health Care

Is FactCheck Recycling Talking Points on ObamaCare?

• Nathan Benefield
• October 29, 2010

Here is an email I sent to FactCheck.org: Your recent article claims insurance premiums won’t go up. Are you kidding? Simple economics, or the experience of states like…

Media

Three Myths about Free Market Conservatives

• Nathan Benefield
• September 23, 2010

Working for a free-market think tank, one hears all the attacks against conservatives and endures being given many labels.  Three of the most common attacks launched by both those who…

Commentary

Health Care

Attacking the Messengers on Health Care Reform

• Nathan Benefield
• August 7, 2009

President Obama, Dick Durbin, the unions, and shills at MSNBC have taken to calling protesters who disagree with their health care agenda as shills for corporate interests or “the…

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Education

Which special interest is closest to state capitols?

• Nathan Benefield
• April 20, 2008

Education school Jay Greene launched a new blog on education policy with post on the proximity of teacher unions to state capitols. If you stand on…

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Government Accountability

“Easy” Real Change, by Newt Gingrich

• Nathan Benefield
• April 18, 2008

As promised, here is my review of Newt Gingrich’s latest book, Real Change. This was a frustrating read for me. For starters, Newt’s premise is how we…

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Federal Government Subsidizes AARP

• Nathan Benefield
• December 9, 2005

The federal government subsidizes AARP to the tune of $80 million, according to HUMAN EVENTS ONLINE. What does AARP use the money for? Lobbying for, among other…

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