ISIL Freedom Network: Tennessee
Websites
- School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Tennessee
Source: The Heritage Foundation
TN, 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.
- Non-Violence Home Page
Source: M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence
Memphis, TN, United States
gandhi@odin.cbu.edu
- Promotes the principles of nonviolence locally, nationally, and globally, to prevent violence and resolve personal and public conflicts through research, education, and programming.
Founded in 1991 by the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, and his wife Sunanda.
Experts
- Harry Browne
Source: HarryBrowne.org
TN, United States
jimbabka@harrybrowne.org
- Though he lives in Tennessee, Browne travels all over the country speaking to audiences of many types about libertarian ideas. A best-selling investment advisor and two-time Libertarian Party presidential candidate, Browne is quick-witted and well-spoken.
- J.E. Stone
Source: East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN, United States
professor@education-consumers.com
- Professor, Department of Human Development & Learning, College of Education, East Tennessee State University. Professor Stone is a member of the Education Consumers Consultants Network, which helps to provide a "second opinion" on a proposed education policy or plan.
Introductions to Issues
- Classical Liberalism Historical Timeline
Source: The LockeSmith Institute
Nashville, TN, United States
- A chronological listing of births, publications, and other events of the classical liberal movement.
In-Depth Studies
- The promise and perils of charter school reform
Source: Tennessee Institute for Public Policy
Author: John Danner and J. C. Bowman
Nashville, TN, United States
- The Tennessee Institute for Public Policy in Nashville, and the Charter School Resource Center in Memphis, have released a study on charter schools. They report initiatives in nearly 40 states find improved student test scores. The full document is available, as well as an Executive Summary. (02/20/02)
- Tennessee schools evaluation released
Source: TIPP
TN, United States
- Tennessee Institute for Public Policy has issued its latest "Public School Report Card," in eleven parts, as downloadable Adobe Acrobat PDF files. (03/15/01)
- Facts and fallacies about Tennessee 'tax reform'
Source: TIPP
Author: Patrick S. Poole
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- A refutation of the state pol's propaganda from a year ago, which led to the attempt (successfully thwarted, for now) to impose a state incoem tax on the Volunteer State. Available in Adobe PDF file (October 1999).
- Tennessee income tax a very bad idea
Source: TIPP
Author: Dr. Thomas R. Dye, Lincoln Center for Public Service
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- Dr. Dye estimates the average Tennessee family would be over $180,000 poorer by 2020 under a state income tax. Press release and Adobe PDF file. (October 1999)
- Is there a fiscal crisis in Tennessee?
Source: TIPP
Author: Dr. Barry Poulson
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- Dr. Poulson says NO! The alleged "crisis" has been manufactured by politicians, to bolster their claims for the burning need to put Tennessee under the yoke of an income tax. It's more a matter of juggled books and intentionally low income projections from sales taxes (January 2000) Adobe PDF file.
- A guide to social security reform for Tennessee
Source: TIPP
Author: Patrick S. Poole
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- This study outlines the state of Tennessee's relationship to the Social Security, and suggests ways the state's workers might get out from under the Ponzi scheme's burdens. Now a bit dated (1999), but still valid for research purposes. Adobe PDF file.
- TennCare reform: restoring Tennessee's healthcare safety net
Source: TIPP
Author: Merrill Matthews, Jr., Ph.D.
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- In depth study and analysis of Tennessee's statewide version of Hillarycare. Now a bit dated (January 2000), and superseded by other TIPP studies, but still quite valid for research purposes. Adobe PDF file.
- Recommendations for reforming foster care and adoption
Source: TIPP
Author: Patrick S. Poole
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- In depth study and analysis of reform options for adoption and foster care in Tennessee. Now a bit dated (February 1999), but still valid for research purposes. Adobe PDF file.
- The dread enemy of prosperity: a Tennessee income tax
Source: TIPP
Author: Patrick S. Poole
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- First of a series of policy studies refuting state pol propaganda which led to the attempt (successfully thwarted, for now) to impose a state income tax on the Volunteer State. Available in Adobe PDF file (July 1999).
- Divorce: Tennessee style
Source: TIPP
Author: A. Roger Abramson, Esq.
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- In depth study and analysis of divorce in Tennessee, including the issue of no fault. Now a bit dated (January 1999), but still valid for research purposes. Adobe PDF file.
- Restoring Tennessee's healthcare safety net
Source: TIPP
Author: Merrill Matthews, Ph.D.
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- Dr. Matthews presents a detailed study of the facts and foibles of Tennessee's version of Hillarycare, which is steadily draining the state's resources, while doing little to solve the problem. (01/2000)
- Truths for TennCare
Source: TIPP
Author: Michael Gilstrap
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- A new research report outlining eleven fundamental truths which if implemented would save Tennessee taxpayers $475.3 million annually ($875.2 million in combined Federal and state funds). TIPP President Michael Gilstrap debunks the half-truths and outright lies which surround this 'sacred cow' of the Tennessee budget woes. (Downloadable .pdf file)
- Public school report card 2000
Source: TIPP
Author: A. Roger Abramson, Esq.
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- Four-part study on the status and future of Tennessee's public schools, including district rankings, scores and gains, indexed and sorted. (Broken into four pdf files.)
- A comprehensive plan to reform Tenncare
Source: TIPP
Author: Patrick S. Poole
TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- Analysis of the foibles and failings of Tennessee's version of HillaryCare, and concrete recommendations for making it work, before it bankrupts the entire Volunteer State population. Written in early 2000; still relevant now. (Adobe PDF file.)
- Reforming an ambitious state health care system
Source: Heartland Institute
Author: Patrick Poole
TN, United States
- Tennessee's government-dominated health system teeters on the brink of complete collapse, and the quality of health care is declining. (8/11/00)
- Lessons from Tennessee's failed healthcare reform
Source: Heritage Foundation
Author: Merril Matthews Jr
TN, United States
- TennCare, a less ambitious version of Clinton healthcare plans, has, since its inception, failed to achieve its foremost goals and although it has reduced the number of uninsured, it also has dramatically increased costs. (4/10/00)
- The Case against a Tennessee Income Tax
Source: The Cato Institute
Author: Stephen Moore and Richard Vedder
TN, United States
- Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist is proposing an income tax for his state in order to cover a $400 million budget shortfall. This study examines the negative economic effects of the proposal. Available in Adobe PDF format. (11/17/99)
- The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Source: The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN, United States
jfieser@utm.edu
- A large -- and growing -- collection of philosophical material, including primary classical liberal etexts (Bentham, Mill, Locke et al.)
Audio and Video
- Rep. Ford's statement on Social Security reform
Source: Social Security Choice
TN, United States
- Text transcript of TN Rep. and Congressional Black Caucus member Harold Ford Jr's statement on Social Security reform. (9/03)
Contests and Scholarships
- CEO Foundation: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Chattanooga, TN, United States
JCB@resourcefoundation.org
- John C. Bowman, President; Priscilla Caine, Vice-President;
Gail Trion, Dir. Operations/Scholarships; 102 Walnut Street, Third Floor; Chattanooga, TN 37403; phone 423-756-0410 Ext. 108, FAX 423-756-8250. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice.
- CEO Knoxville: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Knoxville, TN, United States
- Mike McClamroch, President; Pam Ricketts, Administrator; P.O. Box 10459, Knoxville, TN 37939-0459; phone 423-637-7020, FAX 423-947-3389. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice.
- Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Memphis, TN, United States
trentwilliamson@rfshotel.com
- Trent Wiliamson, Executive Director; 850 Ridge Lake Blvd., Suite 220, Memphis, TN 38120; phone 901-767-7005, FAX 901-818-5260. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice.
Action Opportunities
- A site for (Tennessee) whistleblowers
Source: Rep. Donna Rowland (R-TN)
TN, United States
- At last, an elected representative is fed up with bureaucrats telling her they can't find anything to cut from a bloated state budget. State Rep. Rowland has launched a website with this Mission: "Encourage responsible management of the taxpayers' money by collecting, investigating and publicizing examples of waste, abuse and fraud gathered from sources protected by anonymity." (03/05/02)
Organizations
- Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary
Source: Freedom Farm
TN, United States
- Libertarian run private non profit organization dedicated to rescuing abused, abandoned and neglected animals in and around the Robertson County TN area.
- Freedom Mountain Academy
Source: Freedom Mountain Academy
Mountain City, TN, United States
fma@naxs.net
- "Freedom Mountain Academy is a family-run, nondenominational, coed boarding school with a curriculum combining academic study with farm work and mountaineering adventure." Ages high school sophomore to college sophomore, 1 year curriculum, full academic credit. See URL, email or call 423-727-4905.
- Open letter to TennCare Oversight Committee
Source: TIPP
Author: Michael Gilstrap
Nashville, TN, United States
- In an effort to elicit cogent response, Tennessee Institute for Public Policy issued an open letter regarding the state's bloated and failed test-case for HillaryCare, with specific recommendations for how to fix it. Those in other states (and on the national level) who are trying to avoid the same mistakes should take heed. (12/10/01)
- TIPP compiling honor roll of improved schools
Source: Tennessean/TIPP
Nashville, TN, United States
- A Tim Chavez column notes: "The new era in public education that began Tuesday with a stroke of the president's pen must now be accompanied by a new attitude. Toward that mission here, the Tennessee Institute for Public Policy (TIPP) is promoting a statewide campaign to honor almost 100 Tennessee schools that have shown above-average improvement in test scores." (01/10/02)
- Tennessee Institute for Public Policy
Source: TIPP
Nashville, TN, United States
4you@tnpolicy.org
- The Mission of the Tennessee Institute for Public Policy is to be the most respected, reliable and influential source of public policy research, analysis and education in Tennessee. The Institute is committed to providing the free market perspective to public policy. A Free-Market.Net Partner Organization.
- Charter School Resource Center of Tennessee
Source: CSRCT
TN, United States
TNCharters@aol.com
- Resource center assisting prospective charter school operators. Dale Berryhill, Director, 6363 Poplar Avenue, Suite 410, Memphis, TN 38119. Phone 901-844-0046, 877-844-0046 (toll free in TN), FAX 901-844-0045.
- Tennessee Home Education Association
Source: THEA
TN, United States
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. 3677 Richbriar Court, Nashville, TN 37211. Phone: (615) 834-3529.
- The LockeSmith Institute
Source: The LockeSmith Institute
Nashville, TN, United States
- Student organization which encourages scholarship in classical liberalism. Includes student essays and a timeline of important classical liberal thinkers.
- Hamilton County Libertarian Party
Source: Hamilton County LP
Chattanooga, TN, United States
- This page contains some useful information about Hamilton County's local Libertarian Party as well as libertarianism in general.
- Libertarian Party of Tennessee
Source: LP of Tennessee
Hermitage, TN, United States
- Information on the Tennessee affiliate party of the National LP.
- National Federation of Independent Business
Source: NFIB
Nashville, TN, United States
- "The nation's largest advocacy organization representing small and independent business owners" supports regulatory reform, tort reform, and legislation to protect private property rights.
E-Books
- A Letter Concerning Toleration
Source: The University of Tennessee
Author: John Locke
Martin, TN, United States
- Locke's groundbreaking letter on the toleration of religious diversity. HTML format.
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