To protect everyone from the COVID virus, Minnesota state government shut down all the bars, restaurants and theaters, putting already starving artists out of work. But have no fear: the…
“What I shall argue”, writes Lorenzo Forni in The Magic Money Tree, “is that the main principles of economics remain unchanged; it is only the circumstances in which they operate…
Over 100,000 employed workers stayed out of work in October due to issues with childcare, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is over double the amount during…
It’s no secret that student learning loss over these past couple of years has been significant. With the release of test scores on the 2022 reading and math National Association of…
In the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal, this series has been documenting the fallout among unrelated food charities. Not only was Feeding Our Future shuttered by state authorities,…
The recent elections gave Minnesota Democrats total control of the state government for at least the next two years. According to an article in The Sahan Journal, they are wasting…
If you cleared $1,661 in your semi-monthly paycheck on November 1, 2021 (the take home for the average salary in Minnesota), then, thanks to inflation, you would need to clear…
Increased gun violence in recent years has Minnesotans understandably concerned. Armed robberies, carjackings, aggravated assaults, drive-by shootings, school-related firearm offenses, and murders are all at unacceptable rates in our state,…
Today’s the day YOU can make the most impact for freedom in Minnesota. Double your impact this Give to the Max Day. Now more than ever, American Experiment needs to…
On terms favorable to his firm, of course. As recently as last month, Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, was promoting a bill in the U.S. Senate that would place new…
The 2022 mid-term elections gave Minnesota Democrats complete control of the Governor’s mansion, the House of Representatives, and the State Senate. With the clean sweep in all three of these…
A parent using the occasional bribe to coerce good child behavior is one thing, but this is ridiculous. Now the Department of Natural Resources is effectively paying kids to go…
Union bosses are at it again, with their latest labor rackets including false entries, embezzlement, and conspiracy, according to the Center for Union Facts and the Enterprise Freedom Action Committee.…
For many years prior to the mid-term elections, the lack of affordable high-quality childcare has been one of the biggest issues plaguing Minnesota families. The coronavirus pandemic has merely worsened…
Last week, Minnesota Democrats won the Governor’s mansion, the House of Representatives, and the State Senate, giving them unified control of the legislature for at least the next two years.…
At last week’s election, Minnesotans handed the DFL control of the governor’s mansion, the state Senate, and state House. What fiscal measures might they get in return for this vote?…
As the pandemic threw the country into a state of uncertainty, politicians in Washington, D.C. did the only thing they know how to do: throw money at the problem. They…
A majority of parents want to play a key role in their children’s educational experiences, according to a spring survey released in October and recently reported on by The 74.…
While writing a recent post about how Minnesota’s economic growth is below average, I was struck by the diverging post-COVID-19 growth rates of our neighbors. As Figure 1 shows, from…
When the Golden Turkey committee gathered to discuss nominations for this year’s award, the Met Council’s Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project was at the top of the list. It…
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, donated to both Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Tina Smith this election cycle. According to records at the Federal Election Commission…
B.F. Randall has a very interesting substack, @miningatoms, where he frequently details the massive quantities of energy and materials needed to build wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries. On November…
Proposed rule to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid would promote fraud and abuse, increase costs, and block pathways to independence Earlier this week American Experiment filed public comments…
Labor market CBS News: Chaska auto shop sees booming business, but struggles with rising cost of labor Economic growth Star Tribune: Minnesota firms see supply chains healing, but still not…