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Trump and Clinton are Both Wrong: Free Trade is Good for People

The benefits of trade in Michigan Read more

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Michigan and Ontario Governments Agree to Promote Crony Capitalism Together

When international cooperation is not helpful but destructive Read more

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Charter School-Prison Comparison Misses the Mark

Analyzing recent attacks on school choice Read more

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Petty Restrictions on Tobacco Endanger Respect for Law

Creating unnecessary crimes weakens force of important laws Read more

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Key Part of Civil Asset Forfeiture Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Bond requirement challenged at Court of Appeals Read more

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Lessons from Muskegon Heights School Overhaul

Detroit can benefit from similar reforms Read more

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Couple Could Lose Their Home Through Civil Forfeiture

Government confiscates thousands of dollars without filing charges Read more

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Study: Ontario Should Look to Michigan

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State 'Post and Hold' Rules Economically Unsound

Legal action may be necessary Read more

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Corporate Welfare’s Strange Allure for Politicians

We know that it doesn't work, but they can't help themselves Read more

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You Have My Permission to Speak … Unless

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Michigan Adequacy Study Shows the State Already Spends Plenty on Education

New study provides few clear-cut answers Read more

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Honest Education Discussion Requires Counting All the Dollars

Michigan should spend smarter before spending more Read more

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Addressing the Shortcomings of Probation and Parole

Swift and Sure sanctions probation program a success Read more

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MSU Car Smoking Ban Increases Potential for Community-Police Tensions

Health-consciousness posturing not worth the cost Read more

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Michigan Requires More Than 200 Occupational Licenses

And the fee to be a plumber is twice as much as a doctor Read more

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Economic Freedom and Well-Being Noticed by Top Official

Michigan's economic liberty is slowly improving Read more

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A Quick Brief on the Housing Recovery in Michigan

Price of average home is approaching record levels Read more

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Calls to Expand Michigan’s Economic Development Programs Fall Short

New plans don't even claim to develop the economy Read more

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Michigan Crushes Korea in Corporate Welfare Handouts

Nearly $9 billion in crony-capitalism subsidies Read more

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School Choice Withstands Twists and Turns of Detroit Debate

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Counting Government Workers Tells Little About the Quality of Government

Cost and quality should be the primary concern Read more

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A Federal Bill to Loosen Licensing Requirements

And a step for Michigan to follow suit Read more

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Criminal Justice in a Free Society

Mackinac Center announces criminal justice initiative Read more

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Imaginary Murder Pets Versus Michelle Obama

Society uses the free market: It’s super effective! Read more

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