As part of continuing attacks on teachers and their unions, politicians and the media repeatedly say that the quality of teachers is the most important factor explaining children’s success. If the quality of teachers is the key, then the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 11, 2011
A quixotic stab at truth
Originally, I was looking forward to this post, as I figured it would allow me the opportunity to make fun of people who honestly believe that the terror attacks were orchestrated by secret lizard people controlling the simple mind of … [Read more...]
Boatlift!
Here is the link: http://www.tomhanks-online.com/media/video/detail/572/boatlift-9-11-ten-year-anniversary-short-film The message? If you should do something, don't look back some day and say, "I wish I had...." … [Read more...]
Interested in Elizabeth Warren?
Throughout the Commonwealth, I am hearing from people who are “fired up and ready to go” in support of Elizabeth Warren’s potential candidacy for U. S. Senate. I think that she is a good choice for U. S. Senate. I saw a post yesterday … [Read more...]
On Not Doing 9/11, Or, Right Now, I’ve Got A Desk To Clear
I’m going to be really honest with you: after all the fights at the mall to get just the right present for everybody and the giant hassle of going to the Post Office so I can get the perfect stamps for my cards – and then worrying that I … [Read more...]
Is Voter ID Voter Supression? It is in Wisconsin.
Voter ID laws seem to make so much sense. For most of us, presenting up-to-date identification is no problem, but for the poor, such laws can present extraordinary obstacles. The other problem is that more requirements for voting … [Read more...]