ISIL Freedom Network: Maryland
Websites
- Inform America!
Source: Gordon Phillips
Westminster, MD, United States
info@informamerica.com
- Gordon Phillips' one-man tax information site, which advises readers that they are not obligated by law to pay taxes.
- School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Maryland
Source: The Heritage Foundation
MD, United States
- Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.
- Writings by Julian L. Simon
Source: University of Maryland
College Park, MD, United States
- Nine complete books and over a hundred articles, all online, by one of the most prolific libertarian authors. Subjects range from environment to psychology to statistics, economics, and much more. Sadly, Julian Simon passed away on 2/8/98.
- Brian Wilson's Home Page
Source: Brian Wilson
Baltimore, MD, United States
bmw@mindspring.com
- Web site of leading free-market talk show host. Wilson is the author of the "Little Black Book on Whitewater."
- Mskousen.com: Independent Advice for Independent Thinkers
Source: Mark Skousen
Potomac, MD, United States
- Financial newsletter publisher Mark Skousen's Web site touts his contrarian financial advice and dedication to free-market principle in general. You'll find a few good book excerpts, speeches, interviews and articles online, in addition to an up-to-date appearance/seminar schedule.
Events
- Minaret of Freedom Activities
Source: Minaret of Freedom
Bethesda, MD, United States
- Keep informed about the activities and events of this Islamic libertarian think-tank by visiting this page regularly.
Experts
- Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Source: Manhattan Institute
Chevy Chase, MD, United States
- John M. Olin Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and President of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation. Finn has made his career in education and government service. Author of about 300 articles and eleven books, including "Charter Schools in Action" and "Radical Education Reforms."
- Daniel McGroarty
Source: White House Writer’s Group
Chevy Chase, MD, United States
mackhan@aol.com
- Senior Director, 6817 Brookville Road, Chevy Chase MD 20815. Phone: 301-951-7005, Fax: 301-951-7006.
- Denis Philip Doyle
Source: The Doyle Report
Chevy Chase, MD, United States
- An education writer, analyst and consultant. Works with schools and school districts implementing grassroots, standards based reform. founder and Chief Academic Officer of SchoolNet, and editor of The Doyle Report, an electronic newsletter. Phone: 301-986-9350, Fax: 301-907-4959.
- Bruce V. Manno
Source: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Baltimore, MD, United States
brunom@aecf.org
- Senior Fellow, 701 St. Paul Street, Baltimore MD 21202. Phone: 410-223-2938, Fax: 410-223-2983.
- Peter Huber
Source: Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Bethesda, MD, United States
- Lawyer, author of books like "Orwell's Revenge: The 1984 Palimpsest," and a regular contributor to Forbes magazine. His articles, whose subjects range from educational software for children to the FDA's regulation of silicone breast implants, are archived on his home page.
- Mark Skousen
Source: Mark Skousen
Potomac, MD, United States
- Not only does Skousen publish a popular investment newsletter ("Forecasts & Strategies"), he is also a long-time principled defender of free-market principles in general (to the Austrian tune).
Introductions to Issues
- CSE Maryland Site
Source: Citizens for a Sound Economy
MD, United States
- New Maryland page for CSE. Links and resources available for Maryland activists interested in accountable government and sound economic policies.
- Toward a New Common School for Baltimore
Source: Calvert Institute for Policy Research
Author: Denis P. Doyle et al.
Baltimore, MD, United States
- Policy prescriptions aimed at halting urban decline will do no good unless city schools are saved. See also 21194d.pdf,
21194e.pdf, 21194f.pdf. Adobe PDF. (8/97)
In-Depth Studies
- Diebold election machines security audit
Source: State of Maryland
MD, United States
- "The [Diebold Accuvote-TS] system, as implemented in policy, procedure, and technolgy, is at high risk of compromise." State of Maryland report specific to its voting implementation, but nonetheless instructive for other areas using Diebold systems. (PDF file) (9/03)
- Baltimore: No harbor for entrepreneurs
Source: Institute for Justice
Author: Scott G. Bullock
Baltimore, MD, United States
- "This report addresses the state of entry-level entrepreneurship in the City of Baltimore. ... Many small enterprises-in such areas as vending, newsstand operation, taxicab service, and garbage collection-face oppressive government regulation or even outright prohibition." (1997)
- The Agreement: How Federal State and Union Regulations Are Destroying Public Education in Maryland
Source: Calvert Institute for Policy Research
Author: George W. Liebmann
MD, United States
- A union-dominated teacher certification process and undemocratically appointed school boards have resulted in a generally ineffective education system for the state of Maryland. See also 2180ei.pdf, 2180ej.pdf. Adobe PDF. (7/98)
- Dumbing Down: Multiculturalism in Maryland
Source: Calvert Institute for Policy Research
Author: Robert Lerner PhD and Althea K. Nagai PhD
MD, United States
- College is easy now. Many Maryland public campuses offer college credit for skills that should have been learned in high school or middle school. See also 21324z.pdf, 2132ea.pdf. Adobe PDF. (3/99)
- Survey Shows School Choice Would Prevent Middle-Class Flight from Baltimore
Source: Calvert Institute for Policy Research
Author: Douglas P. Munro Ph.D.
Baltimore, MD, United States
- Results of a Calvert survey showing the potential of vouchers to prevent the flight of middle-income families from the city. See also 21194h.pdf, 21194i.pdf, 21194j.pdf, 21194k.pdf Adobe PDF. (8/97)
- Effort, Opportunity, and Wealth: Some Economics of the Human Spirit
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
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Contests and Scholarships
- Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF) Baltimore
Source: CSF Baltimore
Baltimore, MD, United States
- Created in 1998 to expand educational opportunity for Baltimore's low-income families. "We believe that all families, regardless of their economic circumstances, deserve a choice in where they send their children to school."
- CSF Baltimore: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Baltimore, MD, United States
- Suzanna Duvall; 2604 Sesson St., Baltimore, MD 21211; FAX410-243-8149. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.
Organizations
- Fairhaven School
Source: FS
MD, United States
staff@fairhavenschool.com
- A Maryland grade school based on the Sudbury model of "self-initiated learning in a democratic setting." Says one parent: "My daughter attends Fairhaven and I have seen her change from a depressed, sullen teenager (when she attended traditional schools) to a happy person who is disappointed when school does not meet!"
- Maryland Coalition for Education Reform
Source: MCER
MD, United States
jonig@erols.com
- Working on passage of charter legislation. Joni Gardner, 6152 Silver Arrows Way, Columbia, MD 21045. Phone 410-312-1662, FAX 410-312-1664.
- Maryland Association of Christian Home Educators
Source: MACHE
MD, United States
mache@juno.com
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 247, oint of Rocks, MD 21777-0247. Phone: (301) 607-4284.
- Christian Home Educators Network
Source: CHEN
MD, United States
chenmaster@maranatha.net
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 2010
Ellicott City, MD 21043, Phone: (301) 474-9055.
- Minaret of Freedom Institute Home Page
Source: Minaret of Freedom Institute
Bethesda, MD, United States
- The Minaret of Freedom Institute seeks to "expose both American and Islamic-world Muslims to free market thought... and advance the status of Muslim peoples maligned by a hostile environment in the West and oppressed by repressive political regimes in the East."
- Johns Hopkins University Objectivist Club
Source: Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD, United States
dpeng@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu
- Baltimore-area student group.
- Libertarians for Life
Source: Libertarians for Life
Wheaton, MD, United States
libertarian@erols.com
- LFL declares: "Libertarians for Life was founded in 1976 to show why abortion is a wrong under justice, not a right. Our reasoning is scientific and philosophical rather than pragmatic or religious. Politically, of course, our perspective is libertarian."
- Living Resources Psychotherapy Center
Source: Living Resources, Inc.
Chevy Chase, MD, United States
drhurd@drhurd.com
- Site offers a therapeutic approach emphasizing "reality-based thinking." You'll find a decent collection of essays by Michael J. Hurd, Ph.D., as well as information about his new book, "Effective Therapy." The Center offers personal therapy consultations in person, by telephone, and by e-mail.
- The Calvert Institute for Policy Research
Source: Calvert Institute
Baltimore, MD, United States
info@calvertinstitute.org
- "Change public opinion," reads the Calvert Institute's mission statement, "and the politicians will soon fall in line. The Calvert Institute is in the 'Ideas Business.'" The Calvert Institute hosts meetings and conferences and distributes literature which focuses on free-market ideas.
E-Books
- The Economic Consequences of Immigration into the United States
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- Simon's critique of the anti-immigration mentality.
- The Ultimate Resource II: People, Materials, and Environment
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- The new sequel to Simon's most famous book. Reconsiders the threat of "overpopulation," "resource depletion," and other such forecasts of impending doom. Free online e-text. (1996)
- The Science and Art of Thinking Well in Science, Business, the Arts, and Love
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- An "effective thinking" guide in HTML format.
- The Philosophy and Practice of Resampling Statistics
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- The great free-market economist and polymath teaches how not to let tricky statist[ician]s get the best of your argument.
- Scarcity or Abundance? A Debate on the Environment
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- Smashes misconceptions regarding population growth, species loss, soil erosion, atmospheric issues, and more.
- The Hoodwinking of a Nation
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- Addresses the scare tactics employed by green lobbyists and government bureaucrats. Helps to explain why so many people are fooled are so often.
- Good Mood: The New Psychology of Overcoming Depression
Source: University of Maryland
Author: Julian L. Simon
College Park, MD, United States
- In this book, the great free-market scholar talks about what he learned from his own experiences with depression and how he overcome it by controlling his thinking.
Books
- The Entrepreneurial Educator
Source: Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Author: Robert J. Brown and Jeffrey R. Cornwall
Lanham, MD, United States
ckeating@scarecrowpress.com
- Demands for vouchers, charter schools, the growth of home schooling and the rebirth of private education are creating increased competition for public schools. This primer and toolkit for the educators of tomorrow offers skill development ideas and examples that will guide school leaders as they compete in the new educational marketplace. (160pp., pb, 2000, Scarecrow price: $22.50.)
- Top Ten Myths in Education: Fantasies Americans Love to Believe
Source: Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Author: Larry E. Frase and William Streshly
Lanham, MD, United States
ckeating@scarecrowpress.com
- Frase and Streshly expose the myths that continue to retard educational improvement with the hope that through exposure, there can be immediate and dramatic improvements in the anomalies that stem from these myths. (144pp., pb, 2000, Scarecrow price: $14.95.)
- The School Choice Wars
Source: Amazon/Scarecrow Education
Author: John Merrifield
Lanham, MD, United States
ckeating@scarecrowpress.com
- Opponents of parental choice have misled parents and muddied the debate. Merrifield clarifies school choice proposals, exposes fallacies, discusses government regulation. (Pub. 5/01; hardcover; 224 pp; Amazon price $19.95)
Merchandise and Book Catalogs
- Calvert School home instruction courses
Source: Calvert Day School
Baltimore, MD, United States
- Home instruction courses provided by the Calvert Day School that include all books, tests, materials, and supplies needed for an entire school year. Pricey but comprehensive.
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