Patrick Ishmael, Author at Show-Me Institute

Patrick Ishmael is the director of government accountability at the Show-Me Institute. He is a native of Kansas City and graduate of Saint Louis University, where he earned honors degrees in finance and political science and a law degree with a business concentration. His writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Weekly Standard, and dozens of publications across the state and country. Ishmael is a regular contributor to Forbes and HotAir.com. His policy work predominantly focuses on tax, health care, and constitutional law issues. He is a member of the Missouri Bar.

Patrick Ishmael

Missouri Parents’ Bill of Rights

CRT Is Being Taught in Missouri Schools

Yes, Mr. Pratt, Critical Race Theory is Being Taught and Trained in Missouri K-12

Census Data Brings Bad News, Florida’s Plan For Schools, Saying No to $8 Million

Missouri Special Election Results, Sunshine Trouble in KC and Back to School

Listen: How Many Missouri Schools are Teaching CRT?

Wait, the Columbia Public School District Said What about Teaching the 1619 Project?

Complete the Idea: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—and Convergence (DEIC)

The Unbelievable “Whiteness” of Springfield Public Schools

Podcast: The COVID Economy, Masks in Schools and a CRT Hearing in Jeff City

Are Missouri Schools Being Honest About What They’re Teaching?

Listen: Lee’s Summit School District wants $40,000 to Answer CRT Records Request

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