David Bardallis [Mackinac Center]

David Bardallis is the former managing editor of publications with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, an independent, nonprofit research and educational institute located in Midland, Michigan.

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Symphony of Privatization

Published on Feb. 11, 2003 – Michigan Privatization Report

Study: Right-to-Work Is Powerful Economic Development Tool

Published on June 18, 2002

Keeping the Faith

The issue of whether "faith-based" charities should receive public funding received national attention in the last presidential campaign. St. John's Home in Kent County shows how it should be done. … more

Published on April 15, 2002 – Michigan Privatization Report

Redford Union School District Gets $350,000 Offer to Save Teachers' Jobs

The school district cuts have prompted parents to raise money through bake sales, magic shows, and other means to keep children with their teachers. … more

Published on June 11, 2001 – Michigan Privatization Report

Local Comment: Old-Time Mayor Focused on Finance for City's Success

Published on June 1, 2001 – Non-MCPP Content

Jeffords's False Parallel

Published on May 25, 2001 – Non-MCPP Content

Future Detroit Mayor Could Learn from Motor City's Past

The mayor made every effort to ensure that Detroit's taxes remained as low as possible. … more

Published on May 25, 2001 – Viewpoint on Public Issues

Emergency Financial Manager to Help Hamtramck Balance the Books

The state has appointed privatization expert Louis Schimmel as the city of Hamtramck's "emergency financial manager." Read what Schimmel has in mind for bringing the city back from the brink of insolvency. … more

Published on March 9, 2001 – Michigan Privatization Report

A Connecticut Yankee in Bankruptcy Court

Mark Twain handled his bankruptcy at age 59 the old-fashioned way: He worked hard and repaid his debts in full. Today, too many Americans have found a new way: file for bankruptcy and avoid financial responsibility. … more

Published on Oct. 2, 2000 – Viewpoint on Public Issues

Get Government out of Our Bathrooms!

Published on Oct. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

The Crash of 1929: Could It Happen Again?

Published on Oct. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Private Food Service: Michigan School Districts Eat up Savings

Published on Oct. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Organ Donation: Incentives Could Save Lives

Published on Oct. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

School Choice: It Works!

Published on Oct. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Center Refutes MEGA Job Numbers as Official Lashes Out, Apologizes

Published on Sept. 22, 1999 – News Release

School Choice Integrates Students of All Races

Published on Sept. 6, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Michigan's Russell Kirk and the Roots of Liberty

Published on Aug. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Michigan's Accident Fund: Five Years of Privatization

Published on Aug. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

And Now a Word from Our Sponsors-Your Local Public Schools

Published on Aug. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Competition Among Professors Would Help Parents Afford College

Published on Aug. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Privatization Saves City from Bankruptcy

Published on Aug. 4, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Ernest Hemingway and Art Subsidies: A Farewell to Alms

The one-hundredth anniversary of famous author and former Michigan resident Ernest Hemingway's birth serves to remind us that art is too important to depend on government. … more

Published on July 5, 1999 – Viewpoint on Public Issues

Ernest Hemingway and Government Art Subsidies: A Farewell to Alms

Published on June 28, 1999 – Free Market Moment

The High Cost of Government

Published on June 28, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Who's Next in the Litigation Lottery?

Published on June 7, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Buying the Farm and Paying the Taxes

Published on May 1, 1999 – Free Market Moment

George Washington: The Father of Our Country Was No Deadbeat Dad

Published on Feb. 1, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Truth Sets Black Slaves Free

Published on Feb. 1, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Free Enterprise and Mackinac's Grand Hotel: A Love Story

Published on Jan. 1, 1999 – Free Market Moment

IMF: Injuring Michigan's Future

Published on Jan. 1, 1999 – Free Market Moment

Detroit Privatization Needs a Tune-Up

Published on Aug. 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Make Michigan Open for Business

Published on Aug. 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Detroit Metro Airport: Let Privatization Take Off!

Published on Aug. 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Airport Privatization is Taking Off

Published on June 1, 1998 – Michigan Privatization Report

Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

Published on June 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Minimum Wage Hurts Teenagers and Minorities

Published on June 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Will More Money Improve Student Performance?

Published on June 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Michigan Municipalities Should Share Fair and Square

Published on June 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Asset Forfeiture Threatens the Rights of All

Published on May 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Pleasant Ridge: Privatizing Public Works

Published on May 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Global Warming Agreement: Michigan Needs Answers

Published on May 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Taxing Students

Published on May 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Privatization: Investing in a Secure Retirement

Published on May 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment

Black History Lessons from Motown--and Beyond

Published on Feb. 1, 1998 – Free Market Moment