Articles by Isabel Mittelstadt

Isabel Mittelstadt is an intern at the American Journalism Center, a training program run jointly by Accuracy in Academia and its sister organization, Accuracy in Media.
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Clear & Present Dangers

Contrary to what history classes may teach, the Red Scare was not some purging of innocent Americans: it was a…

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Where Food Comes From

Though likely unbeknownst to many, much of the food sold in grocery stores today has been genetically altered.

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Myth of the Arab Spring

Providing a perspective of the Arab spring not often covered by the mainstream media, female political activist Cynthia Farahat delivered an informative and thoroughly interesting account of her time growing up and living in Egypt.

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North Korea’s Family Business

It’s not unusual for businesses to pass from father to son. But when it comes to the Kim family of North Korea, it’s more than passing down a business – it’s about passing down a dynasty.

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Rummy’s Rules

Former White House Chief of Staff, Congressman, and two-time Secretary of Defense
Donald Rumsfeld has chosen to share his “leadership lessons in business, politics, war, and life” with the rest of the world in his new book.

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What NCLB Left Behind

A recent report released by the American Enterprise Institute reveals both the achievements and failures of the No Child Left Behind Act, while outlining needed changes for future education-based legislation.

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Is College Worthwhile?

Billionaires like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg have more in common than their entrepreneurial skills: They were all college dropouts.