MacIver Institute

The Free Market Voice for Wisconsin

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MacIver Institute Promotes Annette Olson to CEO, Announces Strategic Reorganization and Creation of Advocacy Arm

Sun, 01/14/2024 - 21:47

MADISON, WI - The MacIver Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Annette Olson to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer. This strategic move is part of a broader reorganization aimed at strengthening MacIver's leadership in advocating for conservative principles in Wisconsin. Read More MacIver Institute Promotes Annette Olson to CEO, Announces Strategic Reorganization and Creation of Advocacy Arm

MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Sen. Duey Stroebel Against Ranked Choice Voting

Sun, 01/14/2024 - 20:04

LISTEN - Not everyone on the right thinks bringing ranked choice voting to Wisconsin is a good idea. Today on the MacIver newsmakers podcast we’re joined by State Senator Duey Stroebel with his take on why the forces and factors behind this effort. Read More MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Sen. Duey Stroebel Against Ranked Choice Voting

MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Rep. Glenn Grothman Against Ranked Choice Voting

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 10:06

LISTEN - Not everyone on the right thinks bringing ranked choice voting to Wisconsin is a good idea. Today on the MacIver newsmakers podcast we’re joined by Congressman Glenn Grothman with his take on why the forces and factors behind this effort. Read More MacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Rep. Glenn Grothman Against Ranked Choice Voting

The Movie Theater Contemplation

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 07:28

Dan O’Donnell systematically dismantles the arguments for Ranked Choice Voting using the testimony and professional background of one of its biggest supporters. Read More The Movie Theater Contemplation

Dan O’Donnell: Putting Biden’s Border Crisis in Perspective

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 07:21

WATCH - There are approximately 8 million illegal aliens living in the US. Most came to the country under Biden’s watch. The governments estimated price tag to provide public assistance and service to that population exceeds $451 billion. Dan O’Donnel puts these enormous numbers into perspective in his latest report for the MacIver Institute. Read More Dan O’Donnell: Putting Biden’s Border Crisis in Perspective

MacIver News Minute: Milwaukee’s Well-Deserved New Sales Tax

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 06:39

LISTEN - We at the MacIver institute warned you not to fall for it, but you have been falling for everything the left’s told you for over a hundred years. This 7.9% sales tax is just the latest example of what happens when you believe them. Read More MacIver News Minute: Milwaukee’s Well-Deserved New Sales Tax

Slimy vs Undead Science

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:39

William Briggs describes how radical ideologies have corrupted scientific research and overwhelmed scholarly journals in the fashion of a ghoul or zombie invasion. Read More Slimy vs Undead Science

Judicial Despotism

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:44

Dan O’Donnell breaks down the shockingly bad Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to strike down the state’s electoral maps less than a year before the 2024 elections. Read More Judicial Despotism

MacIver News Minute: Evers’ Christmas Snubs

Tue, 01/02/2024 - 10:13

LISTEN - Wisconsin’s Christians are still celebrating the 12 days of Christmas leading up to Epiphany, and it’s a good thing they have thick skin. Otherwise, they might be really offended over Gov. Evers’ messaging over the past couple of weeks. Read More MacIver News Minute: Evers’ Christmas Snubs

Tucker Carlson in Wisconsin (Full Presentation)

Mon, 01/01/2024 - 19:03

WATCH - Tucker Carlson's full Nov. 8, 2023 presentation in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Read More Tucker Carlson in Wisconsin (Full Presentation)

Top Ten Looming Threats of 2024

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 04:25

It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see some of the big issues that lie ahead in 2024, but you still have to pay attention. That’s why we wrap up our top ten lists this year with the top ten looming threats in the year ahead. Read More Top Ten Looming Threats of 2024