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Senator Presumes to Know How Many Days of Pain Relief 328 Million Americans Need

by Jeffrey A. Singer

Imposing a national three-day limit would be an unfounded and callous government intrusion into the practice of medicine.

SEN. ROBERT PORTMAN IS PROPOSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD IMPOSE A NATIONAL THREE-DAY LIMIT ON OPIOID PRESCRIPTIONS FOLLOWING SURGERIES.
 
Street Vapes Are Not E-cigarettes

by Michelle Minton

Over the last four weeks, eight Wisconsin teenagers have been hospitalized with severe lung damage. But what few media reports have pointed out is that not one of the cases has yet been linked to e-cigarettes. It seems highly likely that these teens were using black-market products and illicit "street vapes."

FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS, VAPING HAS ENJOYED RELATIVE POPULARITY IN THE US, WITH MILLIONS OF ADULT USERS, AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SINGLE STORY OF ACUTE LUNG DAMAGE.
 
Why Milton Friedman Saw School Choice as a First Step, Not a Final One

by Kerry McDonald

“What I'm saying to you is that there are thousands of black children whose lives are much better today because of the Milwaukee parental choice program,” Howard Fuller, an education professor at Marquette University, tells NPR. “They were able to access better schools than they would have without a voucher.”

ON HIS BIRTHDAY, LET’S CELEBRATE MILTON FRIEDMAN’S VISION OF ENABLING PARENTS, NOT GOVERNMENT, TO BE IN CONTROL OF A CHILD’S EDUCATION.
 
The "30 Days of Gas Station Food" Experiment Holds an Important Nutritional Lesson for Americans

by David Veksler, Jon Miltimore

Evidence suggests it is possible for the vast majority of Americans to eat healthily and affordably.

FRANK BEARD'S “30 DAYS OF GAS STATION FOOD” EXPERIMENT SHOWS THAT AMERICANS ENJOY A A BEVY OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS, EVEN IN THE PLACES WE LEAST EXPECT THEM.
 
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NEW WORDS & NUMBERS: When Do We Reach Adulthood?

As we reach pivotal milestones, such as the legal driving age, we’re met with serious questions: Who decided I’m not old enough to vote? Why can I drive but not enter a bar? When do I have to buy health insurance? Am I ready for all this? Join James Harrigan and Antony Davies as they weigh the pros and cons of transitioning from a minor to an adult live from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, on this week’s episode of Words & Numbers. 

LISTEN TO THE NEW EPISODE NOW!
 
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Stetson 2019 | Are You a Leader?

Foundation for Economic Education is proud to present a series of lectures from the “Leadership in Action” seminar, which took place at Stetson University in June 2019.

You'll have an incredible opportunity to dive deeper into why free enterprise and strong character offer the best opportunity to generate wealth for everyone. 

Enjoy this talk by Signé Thomas "Are You a Leader?"

LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES HERE!
 
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