Challenges in Replicating Charter School Success - NYTimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05... Good read on this issue -- points out that yes there are successful charters - far fewer than the pro-charter lobby would have one believe -- … [Read more...]
Rep. Harmon a traitor to the Party?
Even worse, buried at the end of that story is this:An "official with access to the transcripts said someone seeking help for the employees of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a prominent pro-Israel lobbying group, was recorded … [Read more...]
More on the NYT/Patrick article
Nah, the Times article didn't really tell you anything you didn't already know about Deval and Sal ... and actually did tell you some things that aren't true -- for instance, that his entire agenda is stalled in the House. … [Read more...]
Yes, Virginia, Even Sadder, Little Billy Kristol Is Going To The NYT
I suppose this was inevitable. A great deal of Bush Grindhouse water has pooled up since Judy Miller left, so the NYT had a need for another water carrier, someone with a big bucket, someone with "Big Lying" credentials. Apparently, David … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Sergeants Talk About Iraq
Today's NYT has an op-ed piece written by seven U.S. Army sergeants who are serving in Iraq. Basically, they talk about what a mess the place is and how we are not helping to make it better. I have already noticed a drum beat … [Read more...]
Has Krugman been in MA the last few months?
In today's NYT, Paul Krugman (sorry, TimesSelect) talks about the effect of the Little Lie on media discourse and perceptions of an administration:The Clinton years were a parade of fake scandals: Whitewater, Troopergate, Travelgate, … [Read more...]