Monthly Archives: December 2010

“The U.S. Government Should Not Advance Policies Aimed At Reducing Inequality” — Discuss

In response to a recent post concerning recommendations from economist Joseph Stiglitz, Rick wrote: “It should not be the policy of the United States government to reduce inequality. That is not an enumerated power.” It is American democracy’s right and … Continue reading

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What Is The Public Education That Will Sustain An Ever More Successful America?

In order to address the essential question — What Is The Public Education That Will Sustain An Ever More Successful America? — there needs to be some imagining: What does a successful America look like in the future? What are … Continue reading

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ABC News Propagandizes That 5% Increase In Student Test Scores Would Boost U.S. Economy $41 Trillion

Last night on ABC News, David Muir made a truly whopping claim. With a straight face he reported that, according to a Stanford study, “a 5% increase in American test scores would translate into a $41 trillion increase in the … Continue reading

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