Institute Featured on “The Daily Show”
In case you missed it, John O’Hara, our vice president of external relations, appeared on Jon Stewart’s show to discuss the meaning of the nationwide tea parties and more. You can watch the full interview, which aired on Comedy Central, here.
Give Kids a Chance
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a groundbreaking school voucher proposal as we speak. Meanwhile, our work on the subject continues to gain traction:
- You can read Collin Hitt’s latest report, which shows how vouchers can help improve public schools, here.
- How much will vouchers cost the state? Nothing—and they might even save money. Learn more here.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune ran two pieces featuring our voucher work. You can read their education editorial, “Liberate the Kids,” here. You can read the corresponding op-ed, authored by Rev. Sen. James Meeks and Andy McKenna, here.
Want to learn more? Contact our director of education policy, Collin Hitt.
Fiscal Follies
Yesterday, thousands of public sector union members rallied at the state capitol in favor of a tax hike. But what’s the truth about the state budget? We’ve released a new report, “Fiscal Follies,” that sets the record straight.
Is Capitalism Doomed?
Join the Institute—and Manhattan Institute scholar Nicole Gelinas—for an evening event on Wednesday, May 12! We’ll be discussing the “brave new world” of capitalism in the age of government bailouts. Click here to learn more or to RSVP.
Who Speaks for You in Springfield?
Join us on May 5 for Liberty Leaders Capitol Day. It’s an opportunity to show legislators that we can balance the state budget without tax hikes that target struggling taxpayers, hurt our state’s business climate, and hamper job creation. Learn more about that event here and learn more about the Liberty Leaders program by watching our new video here.
You’re Invited…
In case you missed our event with Chris Horner a few months ago, he’s coming back to town on April 28. You can find the details for his upcoming event at Loyola University Chicago here.
The Institute Is Growing….
We are seeking to add an operations manager to our team, for either the Chicago or Springfield office. Read more details about the position here.