Monthly Archives: March 2011

Altruism and Unions

By Alty Noinu Back in my college days, I was taught a word that I haven’t heard in some time: altruism. I think this word needs to be applied more to our current society, especially when it comes to both politicians and unions. I will save the issue regarding politicians for a different occasion, but…

Welcome to the Third World

Develop American energy or say good-bye to jobs, revenue and modern living standards By Paul Driessen As Britain suffered through its coldest December in a century, families were forced to choose between keeping homes warm and feeding their children nourishing meals – thanks to climate policies that have forced extensive reliance on wind power and…

Strange But True Provisions of Collective Bargaining

Governor Walker’s office released additional examples of how collective bargaining impacts government and how reforming collective bargaining can improve government. The following are some of the items contained in collective bargaining provisions: 1. Employer must provide bulletin boards to post information about union social and recreational activities. The size and location of the board is…

The Heartland Institute

Eight Reasons to Cut Federal Aid to the States By Chris Edwards Cato Institute Federal aid-to-state programs undermine constitutional federalism, and they don’t make any practical sense. The theory behind aid is that the federal government can efficiently solve local problems, but decades of experience have shown it cannot. Following are eight reasons to terminate…