Commentary: Appeasement of Unions, Special Interests Leading States into Bankruptcy

By Jamison Beuerman

11/12/2010

As long as this vicious cycle is in place, unions will continue to receive favorable legislation which rewards a few while harming many.

TAGS: Bailouts, California, Dick Morris, Labor, middle-class, special interests

Commentary: California Remains on Course for Economic Disaster

By Jamison Beuerman

11/10/2010

It does not take an economist to explain how union and bureaucrat-backed pension plans are killing California.

TAGS: Barbara Boxer, California, Cap and Trade, climate change legislation, Jerry Brown, Labor, pensions

California’s Failure a Lesson for Other States

By Jennifer Moreale

04/21/2010

In a previous blog post we noted that public-sector unions impose higher labor costs, increase public debt, and lower the state’s management quality. The end result of the growth of public sector unions can be seen in California. A member of California’s Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was recorded saying “We helped to get you...

TAGS: California, City Journal, Labor, SEIU, Steven Malanga, UAW

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data

This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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