American Stories, American Solutions: 30 Minute Special
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Big Jump in Test Scores. Probable Fraud.
by David Safier This isn't about Tucson, or even Arizona. It's about an elementary school in Charleston, South Carolina. But the story, which is initially encouraging, then potentially disheartening, could happen anywhere. Here's the basic story. New principal takes over an elementary school in an impoverished neighborhood. She cares, works long hours, loves the kids, … Read more
Barack, I Demand Access!
by David Safier Hey, Barack, I just gave more money to your campaign. I want you to know I'm not doing this for my health, or because I'm one of those bleeding heart liberals who wants to make the world a better place. If you're President [Note: superstition won't allow me to use the word … Read more
Demagogues separated at birth?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: John McCain has been channeling the ghost of Joseph McCarthy of late, attempting to revive the Cold War and to divide Americans into "us" versus "them" camps by maliciously portraying Democrats as socialists, communists and even Marxists. This disturbed and angry old man is beyond pathetic. He has joined the pantheon of … Read more
Obama Addresses Crowd in Downpour; McCain Cancels
by Marlene H. Phillips Tuesday was a tough day to be outside in Greater Philadelphia. The rain poured and the wind howled. The weather turned so nasty that the fifth (and possibly final) game of the World Series game scheduled for the night was postponed. John McCain canceled a Tuesday morning rally at Memorial Stadium … Read more
Weekly Reader Student Presidential Election Poll: it’s Obama in a landslide!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Just days before Americans choose our next president, voting has concluded in the Weekly Reader Student Presidential Election Poll. And the nation's students resoundingly say that Barack Obama will be the country's next leader. In the 14th Weekly Reader election survey, with more than 125,000 votes … Read more
The Arizona School Voucher Question in the Courts
by David Safier The Arizona Supreme Court will soon decide on an issue with huge potential educational consequences: are private school vouchers constitutional or unconstitutional? As things stand now, a Court of Appeals decision says vouchers are unconstitutional. The State Supreme Court has agreed to review the decision. It all comes down to the meaning … Read more
