By Brenda Hafera For the Heritage Foundation The battle over civic education at Virginia’s museums and historic sites and over history standards in Florida schools is far more than just the latest cultural clash. It’s a disagreement over how we understand our country. It’s not simply a struggle over power, or over replacing one set of “values” with another. It’s a matter of civic education …
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Individual and Corporate Taxpayers Feeling Minnesota’s Rock Bottom Ranking
Coming as a surprise to no one who lives here, Minnesota now has the 4th-worst business tax climate and the 9th-worst individual income tax climate ranking among all 50 states. "Minnesota ranks in the bottom half of states on each component of the Index," the Tax Foundation reports. "The state’s corporate income tax score is, in part, weighed down by the new election to add Global Intangible …
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Voters Need to Reject Populism Unmoored from Conservative Principles
Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a remarkable speech last month in New Hampshire, entitled “The Republican Time for Choosing.” While we aren’t endorsing any presidential candidate, we do believe Mr. Pence’s speech is worth your read. The Wall Street Journal reprinted an abbreviated version of his excellent remarks that you can read here: The Republican time for Choosing by Mike …
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