We are entering the third week of the federal government shut down and American society has not devolved to the level of Fury Road. The fact that the United States…
According to an article in Politico, Nancy Pelosi called climate change the “existential threat of our time” during her opening address as the new speaker of the House, and said Congress must “put…
Because of low voter turnout among its members in the last midterm election in 2014, Education Minnesota launched an extensive and well-funded get-out-the-vote effort in 2018.
The following article was originally published in the Star Tribune. With so many family gatherings this time of year, many of us notice that our siblings are turning into our…
The city of Silver Bay can no longer afford the luxury of spending $35,000 a year maintaining a municipal airport. “I’ve got 20 some miles of 50-year old road,” Silver…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
We at American Experiment often write about how wind and solar energy cause nearly every aspect of the energy grid to be more expensive, but one aspect of this story…
The city of Silver Bay can no longer afford the luxury of spending $35,000 a year maintaining a municipal airport. “I’ve got 20 some miles of 50-year old road,” Silver…
Inspired by Mike Antonucci's "Top 10 Most Memorable Teacher Union Quotes of 2018," I wanted to share some memorable quotes from teachers and others who voiced support of the Janus…
Watergate concluded in 1974 with Richard Nixon’s resignation. A year later, in 1975, a scholar by the name of Warren Bennis wrote a Watergate-inspired essay with the fun name, “Meet…
The new year offers a new opportunity for a full-time communications director to join our team at Center of the American Experiment. 2019 promises to be a banner year as…
The Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) was supposed to be the future for our state. Instead of long lines, bad waiting room music, and having to take time off…
Around 40 percent of students who enroll in four-year colleges and universities don’t graduate within six years. This leaves them saddled with debt and no degree that will help them…
Tax cuts are not handouts. Handouts are handouts. If you oppose corporate handouts, make sure you're opposed to the right thing.
I tried my hand at calling how the NFL season would play out before the season started. Turns out I should keep this day job because my picks were hot…
The Star Tribune’s opinion page column usually keeps a low profile during the holiday break. But a December 28 column containing a checklist of ideas for reforming Minnesota’s health care…
Join Opportunity for All Kids and Center of the American Experiment for the second annual 7k for Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 11th in Plymouth. There will be a…
Minnesota’s fraud problem made national headlines as criminals took advantage of our state’s generous welfare programs and lax oversight to steal billions of taxpayer dollars. Join American Experiment’s fraud expert…
As part of American Experiment’s Minnesota School Board Toolkit, this video walks through how to access reading and math proficiency results for a school or district.
Amidst mounting frustration with the state and national teachers’ union, a small group of teachers in Becker, Minnesota decided to try something different. They successfully petitioned the state to call…