ISIL Freedom Network: Pennsylvania
Websites
- School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Pennsylvania
Source: The Heritage Foundation
PA, 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.
- The Central Bucks Institute for the Advancement of Objectivism
Source: Chris Freiman
Doylestown, PA, United States
cbobjectivism@hotmail.com
- A high school organization dedicated to the advancement of Objectivism.
- Dr. Heicklen's Freedom Fighter Page
Source: Dr. Julian P. Heicklen/Penn State University
PA, United States
jkl122@psu.edu
- Radical Penn State professor and marijuana agitator Julian Heicklen has a lot going on at his Web page. See what shenanigans he's up to now in the "insane war against drugs" (as Harry Browne would say).
- Essential Liberty
Source: Sean E. Eckenrod
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
galt@nauticom.net
- Includes various essays, fiction and poetry from a classical liberal/libertarian perspective.
Experts
- Linda Morrison
Source: National Center for Policy Analysis
Newton , PA, United States
- Senior Fellow at NCPA. She has advised several elected officials and candidates on a variety of issues involving the use of market forces to solve public policy problems.
Introductions to Issues
- Charter school districts: the Chester-Upland model
Source: Progressive Policy Institute
Author: Andrew Rotherham
PA, United States
- In Chester-Upland, Pennsylvania officials are putting 11 of the district's 14 schools out to bid for outside management to take over. The three other schools were already independent public charter schools. (05/16/01)
- Expelling 'Huck Finn'
Source: Jewish World Review
Author: Nat Hentoff
PA, United States
- The Pennsylvania NAACP calls for Mark Twain's "Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn" to be barred from public school reading lists. (11/29/99)
- Improving Pennsylvania's charter school legislation
Source: The Commonwealth Foundation
Author: Charles E. Greenawalt II
PA, United States
- Charter schools are a promising reform idea provided that the legislature gives the state's schools enough flexibility to excel. Adobe PDF. (7/1/96)
- Uniformly Successful
Source: Pennsylvania Family Institute
PA, United States
- New legislation allowing Pennsylvania schools to require uniforms has had a broad positive effect. Adobe PDF. (Jan.-Feb. 99)
- Forfeiture: Another one of the faces of tyranny
Source: FEAR
Author: Roy Timpe
PA, United States
- An essay by Forfeiture Endangers American Rights' state coordinator for Pennsylvania. (1998)
In-Depth Studies
- Home-schooled students participate in district programs
Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Education
PA, United States
- Pa's Dept. of Ed. reports that 222 school districts permit homeschoolers to take part in curricular programs and 228 in extracurricular activities. While specifics vary, 282 of the state's 500 operating districts allow homeschooled students to participate in one or the other or both.
- Death by wrecking ball
Source: Reason
PA, United States
- Pittsburgh official are seizing private property as part of a social engineering scheme that benefits favored businesses. (6/00)
- Charter schools work: testimony from students, faculty, parents and administrators
Source: The Commonwealth Foundation
Author: Steven B. Loux
PA, United States
- Charter schools foster innovation, encourage excellence in education, avoid stultifying bureaucracy and provide a safe learning environment for their students. Adobe PDF. (1/1/99)
- An Agenda for Pennsylvania
Source: The Commonwealth Foundation
PA, United States
- A comprehensive guide for public policy reform in the Keystone State. Adobe PDF. (10/1/96)
Audio and Video
- Free To Choose Videos
Source: The Idea Channel
McKean, PA, United States
- Hear and see excerpts from Milton Friedman's classic "Free To Choose" PBS series (RealAudio and RealVideo). Videos can also be ordered online.
Contests and Scholarships
- Partnership for Education Tuition Assistance: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Matti White, Program Administrator; 251 S. 24th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-5529; phone 215-731-4124, FAX 215-731-4112. 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.
- Pittsburgh Urban Scholarship Help (PUSH): A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Carolyn Curry, Administrator; 425 Sixth St., Rm 570
Pittsburgh, PA 15219; phone 412-394-3695, FAX 412-394-1173. 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.
Periodicals
- The Pulse of Capitalism
Source: Commonwealth Institute
Gibsonia, PA, United States
caughey@nb.net
- Abstracts and full text from the Commonwealth Institute's quarterly newsletter of economic indicators and analysis.
- Phoenix NewsJournal, Inc.
Source: Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- "Reaping benefits without raping benefactors." They've got a great slogan, and some good articles, to boot. Conservative.
Organizations
- Gender Issues Research Center
Source: Vera Fallon
PA, United States
girc@gendercenter.org
- Non-partisan website on gender issues that includes book reviews, library, media center, public opinion polls, statistics and search engine.
- The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Inc.
Source: FIRE
Philadelphia, PA, United States
fire@thefire.org
- A nonprofit educational foundation devoted to free speech, individual liberty, religious freedom, the rights of conscience, legal equality, due process, and academic freedom on our nation's campuses.
- U.S. Veterans Business Administration
Source: USVBA
Harrisburg, PA, United States
info@usvba.org
- Sponsored by The Bostion Group to act as an exchange of ideas for veterans starting a new business, having an existing business or able to offer advice and assistance to veterans regarding business topics. Non-profit; no dues required; contributions accepted. A Free-Market.Net Partner Organization.
- Libertarian Party of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County
Source: Libertarian Party of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
libertarian@erharth.com
- The official site for the Libertarian Party of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Be sure to stop by and find current events.
- Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
Source: CCCO
Philadelphia, PA, United States
info@objector.org
- The CCCO supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war and preparations for war. This group is extensively involved in counseling and supporting draft resisters, war tax resisters, and resisters within the military.
- Penn State Young Americans for Freedom
Source: YAF
PA, United States
- Penn State affiliate of the national conservative student organization.
- Mosaica Academy Charter School
Source: MACS
Bensalem, PA, United States
76515.3610@compuserve.com
- Charter school; contact Ginette K. Isenberg.
- Learning Community Charter School
Source: LCCS
Philadelphia, PA, United States
rwalter@vm.temple.edu
- Charter school; contact Robert Walter.
- Franklin Towne Charter High School
Source: FTCHS
Philadelphia, PA, United States
administration@franklintownecharter.org
- Charter school; contact Jamie O'Shea.
- Freire Charter School
Source: FCS
Philadelphia, PA, United States
j2129@aol.com
- Charter school; contact Jay Guben.
- Environmental Charter School
Source: ECS
Point Pleasant, PA, United States
charter@epix.net
- Charter school; Marianne Snyder.
- Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Source: PACS
Northeast Philadelphia, PA, United States
Mbelancio@aol.com
- Charter school; contact Marilyn Belancio
- Souderton Charter School Collaborative
Source: SCSC
Souderton, PA, United States
scsc4kids@hotmail.com
- Charter school; contact Linda Jacques
- Architecture and Design Charter High School of Philadelphia
Source: http://www.adchsop.org
Philadelphia, PA, United States
contact@adchsop.org
- Charter school; contact Gregory Amiriantz, CAO and principal.
- Pennsylvania charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
PA, United States
- Profiles of charter schools in the state.
- REACH: Pennsylvania's Grassroots Coalition for School Choice
Source: REACH Alliance
PA, United States
- The REACH (Road to Educational Achievement through Choice) Alliance is a grassroots coalition dedicated to passing school choice legislation.
- Charter School Resource Bank
Source: Commonwealth Foundation
PA, United States
commwealth@aol.com
- Advocates charter schools and other market reforms in education. Sean Duffy, 3544 North Progress Avenue - Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone 717-671-1901, FAX 717-671-1905.
- Charter School Project
Source: CSP
PA, United States
grignano@duq.edu
- Resource center for western Pennsylvania. Chenzie Grignano, 712 Rockwell Hall - Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. Phone 412-396-4492, FAX 412-396-6175.
- Technical Assistance Center for Charter Schools
Source: Drexel Foundations
PA, United States
phil@cstac.org
- Provides technical assistance for eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Phil Esbrandt, 133 Q Gaither Drive, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Phone 856-642-6330, FAX 856-642-6335.
- Pennsylvania Charter School Association
Source: PCSA
PA, United States
ramdourado@aol.com
- Operators association. Ramon Dourado, President, c/o Urban League, 1 Southfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Phone 412-361-1008.
- Pennsylvania Homeschoolers
Source: PH
PA, United States
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. R.D. 2, Box 117, Kittanning, PA 16201. Phone: (724) 783-6512.
- Christian Home School Association of Pennsylvania
Source: CHSAP
PA, United States
CHAPKimH@aol.com
- Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 115, Mt. Joy, PA 17552. Phone: (717) 661-2428.
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Chapter of Citizens for Educational Freedom
Source: Citizens for Educational Freedom
Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Daniel I. Dougherty, 1625 Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145; home phone 610-449-7780, office 215-462-8970; FAX 215-462-3106. Chapter of the national organization founded in 1959 to promote the rights of parents to freedom of choice, justice, and equality in education.
- Pennsylvania (Bethlehem) Chapter of Citizens for Educational Freedom
Source: Citizens for Educational Freedom
Bethlehem, PA, United States
- John Freeh, 1505 Station Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015; home phone 610-838-0576. Chapter of the national organization founded in 1959 to promote the rights of parents to freedom of choice, justice, and equality in education.
- Penn State Objectivist Club
Source: Penn State University
State College, PA, United States
psoc@psu.edu
- Hosts lectures, discussions, and other activities.
- University of Pennsylvania Law Federalist Society
Source: University of Pennsylvania Law School
Philadelphia, PA, United States
kboyle@dolphin.upenn.edu
- University of Pennsylvania chapter of the Federalist Society.
- Panther Pistol and Rifle Club Home Page
Source: Andrew P. Clark
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- "We are a group of responsible gun owners and shooters who occasionally make it to a range to shoot pistols, rifles, and/or shotguns." Site includes information on how to join.
- Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania
Source: LPPA
PA, United States
- Pennsylvania affiliate of the national LP. Site features a great online table of news.
- Temple Law School Federalist Society
Source: Temple University
Philadelphia, PA, United States
twincek@astro.ocis.temple.edu
- A "group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the state of the legal order." The club is involved in addressing principles of lawmaking, judicial interpretation, etc.
- Pro Libertate, Penn Libertarians
Source: University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, United States
pliberty@dolphin.upenn.edu
- Penn Libertarians are Pro Libertate, the University of Pennsylvania's definitive source for libertarian philosophy. A great resource for investigating the realm of individual liberty and free-market capitalism, plus bi-weekly meetings and speakers.
- Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives
Source: Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, PA, United States
- "Pennsylvania's Premier Think Tank." Focuses on local issues of deregulation, privatization, government reform, health care reform, and school choice.
- Chester County Libertarian Party
Source: CCLP
West Chester, PA, United States
liberty@cclp.org
- A nicely done county party site -- news, information and links.
- Allegheny County Libertarian Party
Source: ACLP
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
terry.mcintyre@pobox.com
- Includes contact info and a nice collection of locally relevant links. Also lists regular meeting times.
- Grove City College Libertarians
Source: Grove City College Libertarians
Grove City, PA, United States
gcclibertarian@yahoo.com
- Located in Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, Grove City College ardently supports free-market economics. Hans Sennholz and Walter Williams have both taught at Grove City.
- Allegheny Institute for Public Policy
Source: Allegheny Institute for Public Policy
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- "The nation's first conservative think-tank devoted to local issues."
Forums and E-Mail Lists
- Pocono Libertarians Chat Room
Source: Pocono Libertarians
Stroudsburg, PA, United States
- Better to close all your other applications or browser windows, since this java chat room will eat up a lot of your computer's memory while active.
Merchandise and Book Catalogs
- Radical T-Shirts for Rational Minds
Source: Free World Trading Company
Philadelphia, PA, United States
T-shirts@FreeWorldTrading.com
- An unusual collection of t-shirts promoting reason, individualism, pride, and freedom. Topics include: Philosophy, Ethics, Politics and Political Correctness, and Atheism.
- Libertarian Press, Inc.
Source: LP
Grove City, PA, United States
info@libpress.com
- Small publishing company specializes in reprinting the classics of Austrian economics. Site features online catalog with book summaries.
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