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Realism is a Good Thing…
31 May

Realism is a Good Thing…

Posted by David Stokes Transportation

My love of trains has been discussed before. However, in a recently released study recommending against adding an Amtrak line […]

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A Contract to Reconsider
31 May

A Contract to Reconsider

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

The St. Louis School Board may reconsider its contract to bash the charter schools: School Board member David Jackson said […]

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Blinded by the Blight
30 May

Blinded by the Blight

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Property Rights

George Orwell famously warned about the use of political terminology to obscure meaning, rather than to reveal or enlighten. It’s […]

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Pop Quiz
30 May

Pop Quiz

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

The St. Louis School Board has decided to spend more money on: a) New textbooks and computers. b) Hiring better-qualified […]

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What is the true value of a taxi medallion in St. Louis?
29 May

What is the true value of a taxi medallion in St. Louis?

Posted by David Stokes Economy

In New York City, the value of a taxi medallion, simply a license to operate a taxi cab, is $477,000. […]

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Bad Use of Incentives
29 May

Bad Use of Incentives

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Economy, Taxes

An editorial in the Joplin Globe titled "Good Use of Incentives" praises the proposed Missouri Quality Jobs Act: Without the […]

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Broad Coalition Behind the Midwives
29 May

Broad Coalition Behind the Midwives

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Economy, Free-Market Reform

There’s a great column in the Post-Dispatch today about the midwife legislation: Every mother has a particular way in which […]

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School Choice Would Provide Incentives
25 May

School Choice Would Provide Incentives

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Education

An editorial in today’s Post-Dispatch says: Almost half of the 23 school districts in St. Louis County have slammed their […]

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No One Can Put It Any Better Than This
25 May

No One Can Put It Any Better Than This

Posted by David Stokes Courts

I highly recommend Bryan Burwell’s column in today’s Post regarding the ludicrous lawsuit filed by the Hancock family over the […]

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50 Ways to Get Around the Earnings Tax…
25 May

50 Ways to Get Around the Earnings Tax…

Posted by David Stokes Taxes

The Post has a great article today in the business section on recent successes in luring businesses to locate in […]

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Students Would Benefit From Diverse Virtual Schools
25 May

Students Would Benefit From Diverse Virtual Schools

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Education

What kind of student enrolls in a course online? It could be someone who needs to do remedial work, or […]

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I Love University City, But I Hate This Proposal…
23 May

I Love University City, But I Hate This Proposal…

Posted by David Stokes Uncategorized

I have weighed in on my absolute hatred of red light cameras before.  Now my own hometown, University City, in […]

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You Don’t Count the Cost
23 May

You Don’t Count the Cost

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Economy

David Stokes has been doing a fine job covering the potential legalization of ticket scalping. There’s no question legalization is […]

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New Bridge Might Not Ease Rush Hour Congestion
23 May

New Bridge Might Not Ease Rush Hour Congestion

Posted by Rik W. Hafer Privatization

Have you ever tried to get through downtown Saint Louis during rush hour? How about before or after a Cards […]

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All Eminent Domain at the Post Today…
22 May

All Eminent Domain at the Post Today…

Posted by David Stokes Property Rights

Today’s Post-Dispatch gives extensive coverage to various eminent domain issues in St. Charles, Jefferson and St. Louis Counties.  The St. […]

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Bureaucracy for the Uninsured
22 May

Bureaucracy for the Uninsured

Posted by Sarah Brodsky Free-Market Reform

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson says she wants her plan for government-run health care to be "driven by the private sector": […]

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The Drawbacks of Country Living
21 May

The Drawbacks of Country Living

Posted by Eric D. Dixon Economy

The Southeast Missourian has an article today on broadband access in rural areas. The piece reports, "Since 2002, USDA Rural […]

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A Fair Compromise on Transit
18 May

A Fair Compromise on Transit

Posted by David Stokes Taxes, Transportation

Metro needs a lot of things, and one thing it is getting is a tax cut. Legislation has been sent […]

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Ticket Scalping Legalization: Boom, Bust, Dud or Thud?
17 May

Ticket Scalping Legalization: Boom, Bust, Dud or Thud?

Posted by David Stokes Economy

It appears that the citizens of Missouri are about to recapture the right to sell their own investments for whatever […]

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Eric Mink
17 May

Eric Mink

Posted by David Stokes Economy

I like Eric Mink’s columns in the Post-Dispatch.  I have praised them in the past and I am sure I […]

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