Violent Crime Dropped in 2018 to the Second-Lowest Point Since 1991
The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently released its annual crime statistics report. There hasn’t been much media coverage of the report, but it does show the violent crime rate…
Colorado Among States Furthering Justice Reform in 2019
In the wake of the federal prison and sentencing reform legislation, the First Step Act, states that have not yet embarked on criminal justice reform as well as states whose…
Regulatory Action Center Review – March 22, 2019
Welcome to FreedomWorks Foundation’s sixth regulatory review of 2019! Our Regulatory Action Center proudly updates you with our favorite tidbits from the swamp. We want to smash barriers between bureaucracy…
Spotlighting Mississippi’s Successful Justice Reform Measures
The justice reform movement is a truly unique issue, touted as the only genuine point of bipartisan consensus in a sea of political conflict. While advocates continue their work to…
Common Core Roundup: What are States Doing for Education Freedom?
It’s a new year, and the state legislatures have come roaring back into session chock full of ideas to stop the Common Core education standards that are damaging school systems…
Mississippi Activists Denied Access to Senator’s Office
On Tuesday, August 19th, we went to Senator Thad Cochran’s office here in Jackson, Mississippi to deliver letters from grassroots activists. As his constituents, we wanted to make it clear…
Adam Brandon Analyzes the MS Results on NPR
Adam Brandon was on NPR to analyze the primary runoff results in Mississippi. The Diane Rehm Show hosted a panel to breakdown the results.
Mississippi Seeks A Brighter Future Through School Choice
Mississippi students have some of the weakest test scores in the nation but, as of today, the way is paved for better results and a brighter future. This morning,…
Don’t Let These Representatives Kill Charter Bill SB 2401 in Mississippi
Urgent Action NeededSB 2401, which would establish charter schools in the state, recently passed the Senate, but now it must pass the House. Charter schools operate outside of…