AK's Rapid Fire

2011-09-19T21:45:00.002-04:00

Paper Alert

My MA thesis on the Washington, DC Opportunity Scholarship Program is now available online through the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Check it out here.

2011-09-17T07:48:00.002-04:00

Emergency Spending

Check out this paper on Federal spending trends that I worked on while I was at Mercatus.

2011-08-31T20:11:00.001-04:00

News Alert

My research on Title IX gets a shout out in this article.

2011-03-28T10:56:00.001-04:00

Radio Alert

Here's the audio from when I went on Andy Caldwell's a few weeks ago to talk about Title IX.

2011-03-03T15:31:00.001-05:00

Debt Estimates

I'm on the research team for a new Mercatus publication by Margaret Polski, "Improving the Accuracy of U.S. Government Debt Estimates." Check it out here.

2011-02-16T14:12:00.002-05:00

Article Alert

I have a new article about Title IX over at US News and World Report. Check it out.

2011-02-16T13:34:00.001-05:00

Article Alert

I have a short article on Boxing Day in the latest Chelsea in America Bluesletter.

2011-02-04T16:35:00.001-05:00

The Debate Over Title IX

Here's video of me on John Stossel's show from last night talking about Title IX:

2011-02-02T17:51:00.002-05:00

Media Alert

I'll be on Fox Business tomorrow (Thursday Feb. 3, 2011) at 9pm EST talking about Title IX on John Stossel's show.

2010-12-21T15:09:00.002-05:00

Truth and Consequences

I'm on the research team for a new Mercatus publication, "Truth and Consequences: A Guide to Understanding the U.S. Government Debt and Deficits." Check it out here.

2010-11-19T15:48:00.002-05:00

Article Alert

I have a short article on Josh McEachran on page six of the latest Chelsea in America Bluesletter.

2010-11-19T09:54:00.002-05:00

Radio Alert

I'll be on Rapid Fire with Michael Raffaele on WCHE 1520 AM in Pennsylvania today at approx. 1:20pm to talk about a variety of issues.

2010-11-17T18:13:00.004-05:00

Radio Alert

I'll be on the Troy Derengowski show tomorrow morning (approx. 9:35am EST) on WHON AM 930 to discuss a variety of topics including the Paycheck Fairness Act.

Update: rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time

2010-11-16T13:34:00.002-05:00

Regulatory Report Card

One of the projects that I work on at the Mercatus Center is the Regulatory Report Card. I'm happy to announce that the website for the project is now live. You can check it out here.

2010-11-12T00:03:00.002-05:00

Welcome

Just wanted to write a quick note to welcome those of you who are new to the website because of the More magazine article. I basically use this page to post information on my media appearances, op-eds, speaking engagements, and policy papers. If you're interested in my other work please go to: NRO's Phi Beta Cons (my blog posts on higher ed policy), my Independent Women's Forum archive, and/or my Twitter feed (mainly ramblings about economics, policy, and the Denver Broncos). More links on the right. Enjoy.

2010-11-11T23:57:00.003-05:00

More Magazine Event Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 92 Y Tribeca last night for the young feminists panel. If you weren't able to attend feel free to check out: the recap from the WSJ, the recap from Capital New York, the recap from More Magazine, the recap from Jezebel, and pictures from the event.

UPDATE: also check out this recap from Time Out New York

2010-11-09T13:37:00.002-05:00

Press Alert

I'm featured in this article on young feminists in the November issue of More magazine. Check out my profile here. Or, if you prefer, check out a PDF of the article here.

2010-10-04T13:07:00.001-04:00

Event Alert

I'll be speaking this event in NYC on November 10th.

2010-07-21T14:01:00.003-04:00

Radio Alert

I'll be on The Leslie Marshall show this evening at approx. 7:20PM talking about feminism.

2010-06-23T18:28:00.001-04:00

Radio Alert

I'll be on the Lars Larson radio show in a few minutes (approx. 6:30pm est) to talk about Title IX.

2010-06-17T10:59:00.001-04:00

Policy Paper Alert

I have a new policy paper on Title IX's incentive structure for collegiate athletics. Check it out here.

2010-05-02T21:14:00.003-04:00

Radio Alert

I was also on Andy Caldwell's show recently to talk about Title IX. A clip is available here.

2010-05-02T21:08:00.002-04:00

Radio Alert

I was on Troy Derengowski's show last week to talk about Title IX. A clip is available here.

2010-04-20T17:45:00.001-04:00

Radio Alert

I'll be on Andy Caldwell's show in California at 6pm EST to discuss the new Title IX rules.

2010-04-20T15:59:00.003-04:00

Article Alert

Over at Minding the Campus, I comment on the new Title IX rules announced today. Check it out here.

2010-04-14T07:47:00.002-04:00

Radio Alert

I will be on Steve Largent's show in Missouri today at 8:20am EST.

Tomorrow, I will be on Troy Derengowski's show in Indiana at 9:35am EST.

I will be discussing my recent article on Title IX.

2010-04-12T08:52:00.002-04:00

Article Alert

I have a new article out today on Title IX over at Minding the Campus. Check it out here.

2010-04-02T15:47:00.000-04:00

Support for Title IX Interest Surveys Grows

Over at Phi Beta Cons, I point to some encouraging news on Title IX.

2010-01-29T11:55:00.000-05:00

Duquesne Athletics

An update.

2010-01-27T11:23:00.001-05:00

Athletic Cuts at Duquesne

I have the details over at Phi Beta Cons.

2009-12-03T16:31:00.003-05:00

Recent Higher Ed Commentary

Sorry my blogging here has been light as of late.

I've had a few pieces over on Phi Beta Cons recently:

On Title IX

On LSE's links to Hamas

2009-10-22T17:54:00.003-04:00

Is DC Cooler Now that Obama is in Town?

Amanda Carpenter and I weigh in over at The Right Idea:

The Right Idea, Episode 34: The "New" DC from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

2009-10-20T15:13:00.000-04:00

The Battle for Free Speech at Bucknell

I have an update over at Phi Beta Cons.

2009-10-20T14:56:00.003-04:00

The Right Idea

I recently filmed an episode of The Right Idea with Kristen Soltis and Amanda Carpenter. We talked about health care reform and you can watch here:

The Right Idea, Episode 33: Health Care Reform from The Winston Group on Vimeo.

2009-09-07T16:50:00.002-04:00

Bucknell Update

It's back to school time in L-burg and, unfortunately, everything isn't sunshine and lollipops at my alma mater. Here's my latest on the behalf of the Alliance for a Better Bucknell:

The new academic year is about to begin at Bucknell. For many students, especially the new Class of 2013, it is a time of excitement and new beginnings. Regrettably, for many of us who are not on campus, this is a time of sadness given two recent developments.

First, Bucknell president Brian C. Mitchell announced his resignation this summer. As anyone who has ever met him knows, President Mitchell is a force of nature. He has, over his tenure, applied his considerable energy to some of the most pressing challenges facing Bucknell--including making a concerted effort to pop the "Bucknell bubble" and ensure that students are confronted with a wide range of views on the issues facing our nation today. ABB will miss President Mitchell and wishes him success in his next endeavor. We also hope the Board of Trustees will ensure that his successor is the kind of change agent who will force Bucknell into greater heights of excellence. His legacy deserves it, and our degrees demand it.

Second, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education--a civil-liberties group in Philadelphia--has placed Bucknell on its "Red Alert" list given the ongoing free-speech dispute we have noted here. The group's announcement is accompanied by prominent advertisements, including in the U.S. News & World Report college guide. Clearly, this is not the reputation we want Bucknell to have. ABB urges all friends of Bucknell: Redouble your efforts to change this unacceptable situation. Call on President Mitchell, kindly but firmly, to stand up and make clear that the events of the spring were a mistake, and that all students and faculty will have their right to speak freely respected. Tell your Bucknell friends, and ask them to do the same.

That is not fun, we know, and it is not how we would prefer to begin the school year. But as it is often said, we are all members of the "Bucknell family," and sometimes family members have to pull each other aside and present some hard truths. Please join us in doing that at this challenging, and crucial, time for the university we all love.

--Allison Kasic '05

2009-07-09T19:25:00.000-04:00

MSNBC

Here's my clip from Monday talking about Sarah Palin:

2009-07-06T18:11:00.001-04:00

Podcast Alert

Hadley Heath and I discuss the cap-and-trade bill here.

2009-07-06T18:10:00.000-04:00

News Alert

I'm quoted in this article about the National Organization for Women.

2009-07-06T11:22:00.001-04:00

TV Alert

I'm scheduled to be on MSNBC today, approx. 3:30 EST talking about Sarah Palin.

2009-06-23T20:32:00.001-04:00

News Coverage of the Recent Bucknell Kerfuffle

Check out this story in today's Philly Inquirer for an update on the situation.

The bright spot of the article for me is that President Mitchell has received over 100 calls/emails/letters from people who don't like how the school is handling the situation. Keep it up, folks! We have to stand up for free expression at Bucknell.

2009-06-19T18:02:00.001-04:00

Podcast Alert

Sarah Walters and I discuss the Cash-for-Clunkers program which passed Congress on Thursday. Listen here.

2009-06-18T20:16:00.000-04:00

MSNBC Video

Here's part of the segment I was on earlier this week (sorry it gets cut off at the end):

2009-06-16T21:01:00.003-04:00

Free Speech (or Lack Thereof) at Bucknell

As a proud Bucknell alum, it saddens me greatly to see free expression not valued on campus. In two separate incidences this spring, the Bucknell administration shut down two political events, seemingly because they were too controversial for their liking.

I put out this statement on behalf of the Alliance for a Better Bucknell last night:

Paging President Mitchell

In recent years, Bucknell has been no stranger to free-speech controversies. In fact, several of our board members were part of the successful effort--which included students, faculty, and alumni from across the ideological spectrum--to repeal Bucknell's former speech code, which had been used to silence "politically incorrect" student speech. After that, we thought our beloved alma mater had turned the page, especially given President Brian Mitchell's repeated statements and actions in favor of a vigorous exchange of ideas.

Now, we are deeply saddened to read that the "bad old days" seem to have returned. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a respected civil-liberties group in Philadelphia, has issued a series of communiqués documenting administrative censorship of the Bucknell Conservatives Club--whose members had tried to state their views regarding fiscal policy and affirmative action. It is troubling that these events ever happened, and even more so that the administration had the chance to resolve this privately and did not

So far, no one has heard a word from President Mitchell. His subordinates were responsible for the actions taken against the conservative students and issuing the university's lone (and very puzzling) statement. We need him to speak up, personally, to do what's right and to protect the value of a Bucknell degree--and we are hopeful he will do so.

ABB calls upon President Mitchell, in the strongest possible terms, to immediately condemn the recent censorship and proclaim publicly that no one will ever be treated this way again at Bucknell for expressing social or political views. This issue is not about conservatives or liberals; it is about one of the fundamental tenets of a university. The expressive rights of Bucknell students (as well as faculty) must be respected.

In pursuit of this most important goal, we urge like-minded alumni and friends of the University to contact the president--politely but purposefully--at brian.mitchell[at]bucknell.edu. And do loop us in, via info[at]betterbucknell.org, so we know how many folks have raised their voices in support of free speech.

--Allison Kasic '05

2009-06-16T12:56:00.002-04:00

TV FYI

I'll be on MSNBC today at approx. 3:40pm eastern time to talk about President Obama. Tune in if you can.

2009-06-15T19:34:00.000-04:00

Podcast Alert

In a new IWF podcast, Hadley Heath and I discuss the impact of the Employee Free Choice Act on small business.

2009-06-12T00:12:00.000-04:00

Podcast Alert

In the latest IWF podcast, I discuss Obama's pick of Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. Listen here.

2009-06-08T21:05:00.001-04:00

Podcast Alert

At a recent rally for school choice in Washington, D.C., I interviewed Virginia Walden Ford about the status of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.

2009-06-01T21:06:00.001-04:00

Article Alert

I have a new article about the recently slew of athletic program cuts across the country (and how Title IX factors into program decisions). Check it out here.

2009-05-27T20:10:00.001-04:00

Radio Alert

I was on Wrestling 411 today to discuss Title IX's impact on athletics. Audio is available here.

2009-05-21T21:45:00.000-04:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on Troy Derengowski's show to discuss the new CAFE standards for automobiles. Listen here.

2009-05-17T20:38:00.001-04:00

News Alert

I'm quoted in this article on Title IX.

2009-05-12T20:33:00.001-04:00

Article Alert

Over at Townhall.com, I have an article on the push to enforce Title IX in high school athletics. Check it out here.

2009-05-10T12:54:00.003-04:00

News Alert

This was in yesterday's New York Times (I was responding to this article):

To the Sports Editor:

When colleges consider budget cuts, male athletes will always bear the brunt of those cuts because of Title IX’s demands. Title IX’s proportionality requirement mandates that the gender breakdown of athletes mirror the gender breakdown of the general student population.

Most colleges struggle to meet that demand and are left with the option of adding more women’s sports or cutting men’s teams. Combine that framework with the economic downturn, and it’s no surprise that colleges are cutting men’s teams in droves. If costs were the only consideration, there would be no reason for universities to disproportionately cut men’s teams.

People deserve to know the full story about Title IX’s impact on collegiate athletics so they can encourage lawmakers to rethink enforcement measures to ensure that they are fair to both sexes.

Allison Kasic
Washington

The writer is a director at the Independent Women’s Forum, a research and educational institution.

2009-05-02T08:48:00.000-04:00

Radio Alert

I recently went on Steve Largent's radio show to discuss Equal Pay Day. The clip is available here.

2009-04-29T20:26:00.000-04:00

News Alert

I'm quoted in this article on Equal Pay Day.

2009-04-28T17:46:00.000-04:00

Article Alert

I have an oped on Equal Pay Day over at Townhall.com. Check it out here.

2009-04-27T18:50:00.001-04:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Steve Largent Show to discuss my favorite topic, Title IX reform. The clip is available here.

2009-04-16T21:31:00.000-04:00

News Alert

I'm quoted in this Washington Times article about Gov. Palin.

2009-04-01T08:45:00.000-04:00

Publication Alert

I have a new policy brief on the High School Sports Information Collection Act of 2009 available here. The bill would affect Title IX enforcement in high schools (not in a good way).

2009-03-17T19:16:00.000-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this article on the Employee Free Choice Act (aka card check).

2009-03-14T15:11:00.000-04:00

Event Alert

I recently went up to CT to speak on a panel put on by the Connecticut Historical Society and WNPR. The topic was Title IX and audio of the event is available here.

2009-02-27T18:49:00.000-05:00

Publication Alert

I have a new policy brief on the Employee Free Choice Act, available here.

2009-02-24T18:35:00.000-05:00

Article Alert

Over at Townhall.com, I lay out some education reform ideas for Arne Duncan. Check it out here.

2009-02-19T09:24:00.001-05:00

Article Alert

Over at Townhall.com, I have a new article about the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act. Check it out here.

2009-02-14T11:06:00.001-05:00

Radio Alert

I've been doing a lot of radio lately on SCHIP expansion. Here are audio clips from a few shows:

The Steve Maltzberg Show

The Jeff Whitaker Show

The Neal Larson Show

2009-01-31T08:43:00.001-05:00

Podcast Alert

In the latest IWF podcast Amy Watson and I discuss the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and its implications on women, the workplace, and the economy. Listen here.

2009-01-31T08:41:00.001-05:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Andy Caldwell show to discuss the proposed expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Listen here.

2009-01-08T10:50:00.001-05:00

Article Alert

I have a new article over at Townhall about two pieces of gender equity legislation that are likely to get pushed through the House in the next few days. Both are billed as benefiting women, but would do nothing of the sort. Check it out here.

2008-12-13T14:14:00.000-05:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this story on Title IX enforcement over at One News Now.

2008-12-08T18:23:00.001-05:00

Article Alert

I have a new article about Title IX over at Townhall.com. I discuss the use of interest surveys as a compliance measure at Western Illinois University. Check it out here.

2008-11-26T17:56:00.001-05:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Andy Caldwell show to discuss the Fairness Doctrine. Audio is available here.

2008-11-22T16:42:00.000-05:00

Podcast Alert

Amy Watson and I discuss the use of interest surveys in Title IX compliance here.

2008-11-14T19:44:00.000-05:00

Podcast Alert

I interview Amy Watson about political indoctrination in the classroom here.

2008-11-11T17:47:00.000-05:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Troy Derengowski Show to offer some post-election thoughts. Audio is available here.

2008-11-08T17:19:00.000-05:00

Podcast Alert

I chat about my new position paper on single-sex education here.

2008-11-03T20:56:00.001-05:00

Paper Alert

I have a new position paper on Title IX and single-sex education available here.

2008-10-31T18:51:00.000-04:00

Article Alert

I have a review of Single (a new documentary film) up over at National Review Online. Check it out here.

2008-10-29T20:08:00.000-04:00

Podcast Alert

I have a new podcast up that deals with the wage gap as it relates to the 2008 election. Check it out here.

2008-10-20T19:47:00.000-04:00

Article Alert

Over at Townhall.com, I review Hooking Up: Sex, Dating, and Relationships by Kathleen Bogle. Check it out here.

2008-10-15T20:39:00.001-04:00

TV Alert

I was on CBN yesterday to preview tonight's presidential debate. Video of my appearance is available here.

2008-10-09T18:52:00.000-04:00

TV Alert

Earlier this week I was on CBN News to talk about Tuesday's presidential debate. A clip from the show is available here.

2008-10-05T13:28:00.001-04:00

Recent Radio

I was recently on Point of View with Carmen Pate about NOW's endorsement of the Obama/Biden ticket. Check it out here.

2008-10-01T19:35:00.000-04:00

Publication Alert

Kim Schuld and I have a new primer on Title IX's impact on collegiate athletics. It covers everything from the history of the law to key court cases to program participation data. Check it out here.

2008-09-29T22:22:00.001-04:00

Article Alert

I have a new article about how school choice impacts teachers. Check it out here.

2008-09-26T18:13:00.000-04:00

Media Alert

Last week I participated in a conference call sponsored by the Harbour League regarding Gov. Sarah Palin. Other speakers on the call included Grover Norquist and Charmaine Yoest, so I was in great company. I spoke specifically about what I think Palin means to conservative women. Jack Yoest has a link to the audio of the call over at Reasoned Audacity.

2008-09-25T19:57:00.000-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this One News Now story on sex education.

2008-09-19T21:39:00.001-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this One News Now story about feminist groups endorsing the Obama/Biden ticket.

2008-09-18T00:16:00.000-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this One News Now story on school choice.

2008-09-15T22:59:00.001-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this One News Now story about Gov. Sarah Palin.

2008-09-12T19:08:00.001-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this One News Now article about the National Organization for Women's attacks on Gov. Sarah Palin.

2008-09-08T21:36:00.001-04:00

Podcast Alert

Amy Watson and I discuss gender parity in STEM fields in a new podcast. Listen here.

2008-09-04T21:49:00.001-04:00

TV Alert

I was on CBN News yesterday to discuss Gov. Sarah Palin:

2008-08-28T07:56:00.000-04:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Steve Largent Show to discuss single-sex education. Audio available here.

2008-08-27T08:46:00.001-04:00

Podcast Alert

Amy Watson and I discuss the Paycheck Fairness Act here.

2008-08-26T08:28:00.000-04:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Amy Oliver Show to discuss global warming alarmism. Audio is available here.

2008-08-21T21:12:00.000-04:00

Article Alert

I have an article in today's Christian Science Monitor on a controversy over single-sex education in Kentucky. Check it out here.

2008-08-19T21:11:00.000-04:00

Podcast Alert

Amy Watson and I discuss gas prices and the push for increased domestic drilling. Listen here.

2008-08-16T10:27:00.001-04:00

Radio Alert

I was on the David Strom Show recently to discuss a variety of topics from women in the free-market movement to Title IX. Audio is available here.

2008-08-13T21:28:00.000-04:00

Radio Alert

I was recently on the Andy Caldwell Show to discuss global warming alarmism. Audio from the show is available here.

2008-08-12T20:47:00.001-04:00

Media Alert

I'm quoted in this story about Title IX over at One News Now.