The US Education Department has carved more than $4 billion out of the stimulus plan for its "Race to the Top" fund, a fat bribe for states that do the “right thing" for K-12 education. Dayton, Ohio's public schools, which could use the help, stand to get millions... continue reading »

California's powerful public employee unions bullied compliant California politicians into giving them rich benefits packages that have helped bring the state to the brink of bankruptcy. Gov... continue reading »

That fact that American workers can vote to form a union sounds... democratic. Majority rules. Every worker's vote is equal. No powerful boss makes decisions for you. Except it doesn’t work out that way. Union bosses are eager to make decisions -- and spend members’ dues -- in ways many of their members never would... continue reading »

Wednesday, the International Trade Commission voted to impose new tariffs on imported Chinese steel pipes.  American steel makers and unions are celebrating:

... The ruling allows the Commerce Department to impose countervailing duties ranging from 10% to 16% on future imports from China of "oil country tubular goods," which are the pipes used in the oil and gas industry... continue reading »

In 2003, John Edwards famously described his vision of Two Americas under George W, Bush:... continue reading »

“Crisis” is the friend of the State. Often, when people perceive a problem, their first instinct is to create a new law. Among government officials, that reaction is generally automatic. Legislators and regulators score their value by the number of laws and regulations they pass... continue reading »

The United Auto Workers has demonstrated how a bloated unionized workforce can help undermine an industry's survival. As auto jobs have disappeared, the union got creative in using government to keep the dues rolling in. That's apparent in Flint, Michigan, the birthplace of General Motors... continue reading »

If you believe in Santa Claus, or unions' concern for your "safety," here's a Christmas story to warm your heart. In Philadelphia, members of the Teamsters Union who pack and ship blood for the Ameri... continue reading »

This week the editorial board of the "Paper of Record" makes its usual call for more government spending. I know, this isn't news and I shouldn't care, but I do care because I live in Manhattan and my peers read this stuff... continue reading »

Solidifying their reputations as role models for their students, New York State's teachers union posted a notice on its website that told its members how to beat the system: exploit a loophole that would lead them big retirement benefits after just on... continue reading »