The New Rules of Localism
This speech by David Morris was originally presented at the International Forum on Globalization in Washington, D.C., in May 1996.… Read More
Politicians’ Response to Gas Price Rise is Pitiful
Politicians’ Response to Gas Price Rise is Pitiful by David Morris May 7, 1996 In 1973 and again in 1979 this country was rocked with massive oil price hikes. Politicians of all stripes responded by devising a coherent strategy to reduce our dependence on imported gasoline. The federal 55 mph speed limit, according to Robert Stobaugh, … Read More
The Rise of Direct Democracy
The Rise of Direct Democracy by David Morris April 23, 1996 It’s time to take a hard look at the latest and most significant development in democratic action: citizen initiatives. In 1898, South Dakota became the first state to allow its citizens to engage in direct democracy. Today 24 states do so. The rationale for citizen … Read More
What’s In a Name?
What’s In a Name? by David Morris April 9, 1996 In full page ads in five major U.S. newspapers, Taco Bell recently made a dramatic announcement. “In an effort to help the national debt, Taco Bell is pleased to announce that we have agreed to purchase the Liberty Bell…It will now be called the Taco Liberty … Read More
NAFTA: A Clear Failure of Public Policy
NAFTA: A Clear Failure of Public Policy by David Morris March 11, 1996 A little over two years ago the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect. NAFTA constituted an unprecedented experiment in social and economic policy. Never before had two nations with such unequal economies been so forcibly integrated. NAFTA opponents forecast disaster. … Read More
The Economic Efficiency and Pollution Prevention Act of 1996 – Testimony
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15 Feb 1996 |
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On February 15, 1996, ILSR’s Vice President David Morris testified before legislative committee hearing in Minnesota on a 1996 bill, H.F. 3063, the Economic Efficiency and Pollution Reduction Act of 1996 (EEPRA).
He Who Has the Gold Rules
He Who Has the Gold Rules by David Morris February 13, 1996 There’s an ominous trend threatening our civic and cultural health. It is an inevitable result of the increasing concentration of print and electronic media into megacorporations. And it reinforces the basic law of money and politics. He who pays the piper calls the tune. … Read More
Efficiency and Pollution Reduction Act (EEPRA) of 1996: Questions and Answers – Factsheet
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5 Feb 1996 |
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A factsheet related to the proposed Energy Efficiency and Pollution Reduction Act (EEPRA) in Minnesota during 1996-1997. EEPRA is a revenue neutral measure that proposes to increase energy taxes by $1.5 billion and to reduce existing taxes on labor or income by an equal amount.… Read More
The Dark Side of Privatization
The Dark Side of Privatization by David Morris January 30, 1996 From Virginia to California, privatization is in. Roads, prisons, fire departments, water departments, emergency medical services, health services, parks, landfills, schools. Virtually every institution and service in America is being handed over to private firms. We used to walk down a public sidewalk to shop. … Read More