Monthly Archives: February 2009

Henry Giroux: President Obama Must Address The Plight of Poor Children

A thoughtful article in Truthout today written by Henry Giroux, Locked Out and Locked Up: Youth Missing in Action From Obama’s Stimulus Plan, says, “Children have fewer rights than almost any other group, and fewer institutions protecting these rights.” Giroux … Continue reading

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Why It Doesn’t Make Sense For Ohio To Mandate Twenty More School Days Each Year

An interesting article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Lawmakers Question 20 More School Days, written by Jon Craig, starts, “Ohio House members from both political parties are questioning the wisdom of extending the school year.” “Questioning the wisdom.” I like that … Continue reading

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Paul Krugman Disappointed In President Obama

Paul Krugman, writing in the NYT, Failure to Rise, expresses a lot of disappointment in Obama’s response so far to our economic crisis. Krugman says, “Mr. Obama’s victory feels more than a bit like defeat. The stimulus bill looks helpful … Continue reading

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