A Lesson To Be Learned
As events continue to unfold and more information pours forth about the horrific attack in Mumbai a few days ago, news agencies, global leaders, and pundits of every ilk are asking themselves, and us, what does it all mean? The answer is simple: it means at least 174 people were killed by a small force [...]
Black Friday Takes On A Whole New Meaning
This morning in a Long Island, NY Walmart Store a clerk was killed by a stampeding crowd that broke down the doors and trampled him on their way to discounts. Witnesses described the scene as “utter chaos.” One observer noted that after the shoppers were told they had to leave the store as emergency crews [...]
The Barrier to Education Reform: Unions?
Below is an excerpt from an op-ed essay by Terry Moe, professor of political science at Stanford University, published in the Wall Street Journal on November 24, 2008: “Can Barack Obama bring change to American education? The answer is: Yes he can. The question, however, is whether he actually will. Our president-elect has the potential [...]
Fiscal Responsibility…..It’s Not Just For Conservatives Anymore.
Congress recently passed an epic $700 billion bailout aimed at shoring up flagging financial markets, knowing full well that the actual amount of money that would be spent on this program would well exceed that mark. Estimates currently put the value of the bailout package at approximately $1.5 trillion, theoretically targeted at loosening the “credit [...]
Recognizing True American Heroes
On Thursday (Thanksgiving) night at 9:00pm ET, CNN will air “An All-Star Tribute to CNN Heroes.” This special will recognize the extraordinary contributions of ordinary people from our communities. This year’s winner, Liz McCartney, formed an organization that has helped to rebuild the homes of 120 families that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. [...]
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