Graphic Designer at The Heartland Institute
Kendal is responsible for the layouts of Heartland’snewspapers and other publications. In addition, Kendal also produces other graphics, designs, and advertisements for Heartland.org. He is also the host of Heartland's “In the Tank Podcast,” uploaded to the Heartland Daily Podcast iTunes feed every Friday.
Latest posts by Donald Kendal (see all)
- In The Tank (ep204) – Climate “Contrarians” Blacklisted? Red Flag Laws - August 16, 2019
- In The Tank (ep203) – Bernie Sanders on Joe Rogan Podcast: A Response - August 9, 2019
- In The Tank (ep202) – Craziest Proposals From Democratic Candidates - August 2, 2019
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Please join The Heartland Institute in Dallas onWednesday, August 26 to celebrate the launch of our new constitutional reform program. Some of the nation’s top pro-liberty advocates are joining us, including former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) and former Rep. Allen West (R-FL). Learn how constitutional reform can prevent another left-wing assault on our personal liberties! The event is free of charge to attend. READ MORE
Emily Zanotti, Somewhat Reasonable
The Environmental Protection Agency, while attempting to collect wastewater, released an estimated 3 million gallons of “acidic, yellowish” discharge into the Animas River. EPA has not only claimed responsibility for the spill but is admitting to a slow response as well. EPA says the spill was far faster and far larger than initially assumed. READ MORE
We’ve finally finished our move from downtown Chicago to suburban Arlington Heights, so it’s time to celebrate! An all-day program for Heartland donors featuring Heartland staff and senior fellows takes place on Friday, August 21 – call Tonya Houston at 312/377-4000 or email her at THouston@heartland.org for more information – and an open house for friends, allies, and new neighbors takes place on Saturday, August 22. Hope to see you there! READ MORE
Dan Kish, vice president of policy at the Institute for Energy Research (IER), joins Environment & Climate News Managing Editor H. Sterling Burnett to talk about President Barack Obama’s recently released Clean Power Plan. Burnett and Kish discuss how the carbon emission cuts mandated by the plan will result in higher energy costs while having no real benefit for the climate. LISTEN TO MORE
The Heartland Institute’s Tenth International Conference on Climate Change (#ICCC10) was another huge success. You can watch the entire conference online at climateconference.heartland.org. Watch the full panels composed of some of the leading climate scientists and energy policy experts as well as keynote addresses by Sen. Jim Inhofe, Rep. Lamar Smith, and author Mark Steyn. SEE WHAT YOU MISSED!
Heather Kays, Providence Journal
Teachers unions should not have greater power over education than parents, taxpayers, policymakers, and teachers, but they do. States must reform their laws so ineffective teachers can be removed, effective teachers can stay, and teachers have a real choice as to whether they want to join a union. Here are the top five reasons teachers unions must change. READ MORE
H. Sterling Burnett, The Heartlander
A new report by researchers at Utah State University shows the true cost of wind-generated energy is much higher than previously thought. The report attempts to take all cost factors into account, including government subsidies. The Production Tax Credit alone amounts to a $5 billion per year subsidy to wind producers. READ MORE
D. Brady Nelson, The Heartlander
As the economic situation in Greece grows more uncertain, the nation’s health care system is facing complete collapse. With government spending curtailed, patients are left waiting and hoping for treatment. Dave Racer, a member of the Board of the Minnesota Physician-Patient Alliance (MPPA), explains how the Greek situation illustrates the danger of a nationalized health care system and why the United States should take note. READ MORE
Jared Meyer, research fellow for the Manhattan Institute for Policy, joins Budget & Tax News Managing Editor Jesse Hathaway to talk about New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s war on Uber. Hathaway and Meyer discuss the history of and motivations behind DeBlasio’s fight against ridesharing and how reducing regulations could reduce traffic deaths. LISTEN TO MORE
Donald Kendal, Somewhat Reasonable
Doctors for Disaster Preparedness (DDP) hosted its 33rd Annual Meeting in Ontario, California where participants discussed the “Myths, Superstitions, and Real Threats Confronting America.” The event included presentations from Heartland policy advisors, contributors, and supporters, including Science Director Jay Lehr Ph.D., Dr. Willie Soon, and William M. Briggs. READ MORE
Gene Koprowski, American Spectator
Obama’s environmental policies are unpopular with everyone, but especially with millennials who want results and not more government regulations and empty promises. This creates an opportunity for a conservative candidate for president who is willing to seize it. According to Rasmussen Research, 56 percent of likely U.S. voters believe Obama’s plan will “increase energy costs.” Just 17 percent think it will decrease costs. No one is buying what the Obama green team is selling. READ MORE
Justin Haskins & Robert Paquin III, The Blaze
Obama’s use of the unemployment rate as a weapon to inflict political damage on Republicans is nothing new. However, contrary to the popular impression, the unemployment rate is not the percentage of the population looking for work. Unemployment rates are highly complex and appear to be designed to mislead the public into thinking the employment situation is much better than it actually is. READ MORE
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