Personal thoughts, unpublished articles, and links to media hits

The grass is always greener in an alternate timeline

Over the last couple years, I have been reflecting a lot on the tenth commandment, the admonition not to covet. As a reference point: You...

Apr 23, 20233 min read

In the aftermath of the Capitol’s siege by a Trump-supporting mob, some on the right have chosen to focus on hypocrisy on the left....

Jan 17, 20213 min read

John Kristof joins Michael McShane and Paul DiPerna to discuss the latest trends in EdChoice's monthly public opinion tracker. Are...

Dec 9, 20201 min read

Listen to what the EdChoice opinion tracker has to say about perceptions of COVID, “pandemic pods,” and other timely K-12 questions....

Nov 19, 20201 min read

Sanders is assuming that more government dollars translates to more socioeconomic problems solved. History pokes some significant holes...

Nov 19, 20193 min read

Changing default liability would be one of the most destructive options the Trump administration could pursue.

Sep 5, 20194 min read

The #FightFor15 has gone totally mainstream in Democratic politics. Would a federal raise be good for all Americans?

Jul 24, 20191 min read

Both parties want to avoid spending cuts to areas most important to their voter bases, but they want to minimize money going to the other pa

Jun 22, 20193 min read

Energy, environmental, and consumer groups see little sense in halting a statewide move toward cheap and clean electricity.

Apr 9, 20193 min read

Making low-waste lifestyles more accessible and cost-effective are important steps for reducing total trash produced in the economy

Feb 8, 20198 min read

The GOP’s new cap on SALT deductions makes it harder for Illinois and other high-tax states to solve their migration issues.

Oct 28, 20184 min read

Kristof discusses occupational licensing following an outcry over a woman who who called the cops on a child for selling water bottles.

Jun 26, 20181 min read

How did one of the most aggressive marketing campaigns in pharmaceutical industry become the most attractive strategy?

Feb 8, 20184 min read

Who is “rich?” Taxpayers never seem to ask this question.

Jul 6, 20173 min read

The left and the right could find more common ground if they returned to the basic understanding of "privilege."

Jun 2, 20174 min read

Such a claim looks only at the number of people below the 25th percentile and not the quality of life of people below that arbitrary line.

Mar 27, 20173 min read