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This Policy Brief presents the rationale for empowering parents with Parent Trigger legislation and then offers design guidelines for parents and elected officials interested in crafting legislation for their city or state.

Policy Studies

The Parent Trigger: Justification and Design Guidelines

November 15, 2012

Do 98 percent of climate scientists really believe in man-made global warming? A little research reveals that the often-cited figure is a confused and erroneous reference to two different studies that both fail to prove what those who cite them believe or allege.

Policy Studies

The Myth of the 98 Percent

October 26, 2012

Heartland Institute President & CEO Joseph delivers closing remarks at the 7th International Conference on Climate Change.

Videos

Closing Remarks, 7th International Conference on Climate Change

May 23, 2012

We are planning 10 bold projects in 2012 -- in addition to ongoing projects -- designed to change public policies now and in the next few years.

Essays

Ten Bold New Projects for 2012

March 1, 2012

This essay shows how changing the ownership of sports franchises may be the best way to end the practice of taxpayers subsidizing sports stadiums. The Green Bay Packers illustrate one way to do this, offering a model for other communities to follow.

Policy Studies

How to Stop Sports Stadium Madness: Is Fan Ownership the Answer?

February 1, 2012