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Sep 27, 2012
How and where and when is it appropriate to reintegrate folks into civil society? Are the strategies we’re currently using appropriate and effective? What is the best approach? Over the past 40 years in this country, we have tried “Three Strikes and You’re Out.” We’ve tried longer prison sentences. We’ve tried determinant sentencing. We’ve tried numerous prison rehabilitation and education programs, including prison ministries. We’ve tried restorative justice, drug testing, work release programs, mentoring programs, and more. All of these approaches have a wide range of supporters and detractors. The results have been, at best, a mixed bag.
Sep 9, 2012
Reading Bonnie Blodgett's recent column about global capitalism ("What global capitalists didn't foresee," Sept. 2), I am reminded that there truly are no settled political, cultural or economic questions. If there were one, it surely would be that free markets are the most powerful force in raising individuals and countries out of poverty and increasing living standards worldwide.
Jun 5, 2012
Conservatives are inclined to be tough on crime and incarceration. Not incidentally, they’re also big fans of marriage, especially when children are involved. Yet doesn’t having a record make getting a good job extra hard – which in turn makes many men even less marriageable in the eyes of many women?
Nov 17, 2011
Starting from the reality-grounded premise that compromise is a necessary and honorable fact of political life – especially when different parties control different branches of government – what deals ought Minnesota conservatives seek in future legislative sessions?
Apr 25, 2011
Please join President Mitch Pearlstein and Center of the American Experiment’s Board of Directors as we celebrate the return of three Founders and former Chairs.
Dec 7, 2009
It’s safe to say we are two of the more conservatively inclined members of the board of directors of Greater Twin Cities United Way. It’s also safe to say we are acutely alert to the many new and immense financial pressures confronting Minnesota government.
Jan 1, 2008
A symposium featuring 40 writers addressing what it means to be an urban conservative.
Jul 11, 2007
Three of Minneapolis' most insightful leaders, Peter Bell, Chairman of the Metropolitan Council; Gary Cunningham,Vice President, Northwest Area Foundation; and R. T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis; talk deeply about their city, especially about its young people, many of whom are flying, but far too many of whom are drowning.
Nov 27, 2005
Permit us to add a coda to the recent acquittal of former Minnesota Republican Chairman Ron Eibensteiner on charges he orchestrated an illegal campaign contribution in 2002. ("Coda" is a fancy word for, "We’re grateful our long-time friend and colleague was acquitted on every single count against him, though we remain steamed that he and his family had to fend off such a baseless and unfair prosecution to begin with.")
Mar 22, 1999
MN Policy Blueprint TF6: Welfare and Human Services