The latest academic to argue that academia drives economic growth offers a long list of inventions spawned by universities but she might be missing a key ingredient.
Articles By: Malcolm A. Kline
Academics Discover Slackers
To the uncredentialled, it may often appear that academics receive many degrees, not to mention a multitude of research grants, in order to ascertain what many can figure out by simple observation.
Modern-Day Ethical Dilemmas
“Those who find it comfortable going into high ethical strictures go into politics, those who don’t do into academia.”—Michigan State University economist Steven Waldman noted wryly at the fifth anniversary of the Free State Foundation.
Congressional History Lesson
“History teaches us that the bigger the government, the smaller the private sector.”—U. S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn at the Free States Foundation’s fifth anniversary, October 12, 2011.
School Boards In Bondage
America’s school boards want more money from American taxpayers but they don’t want to be told what to do with it.
Herman Cain Academically Appraised
Republican presidential contender Herman Cain may catch more than the Washington establishment by surprise.
Gun Rights for Women
The second amendment has been getting a surprising boost on campuses lately—from college women—much to the consternation of university administrators.
Columbia University’s Israeli Fall
A Mid East Studies professor who we have covered is in the news again, and once again the subject of investigations surrounding claims that his attitudes towards Israel could be labeled discriminatory.
Regional Jokes Get Pass
“We live in a society where you can lose your job for making a racist joke but where there are usually no consequences for making regional slurs.”—Althea Webb, assistant professor of education, Berea College, in The Chronicle Review, October 7, 2011.
Middle East Studies Breakthrough
We’ve actually found a Middle East studies professor who provides valuable information and insights.
Book Review
Book Review: Is ‘The Dying Citizen’ a Prediction of America’s Future?
America’s ongoing and seemingly-constant crises have left Americans scrambling to find a sense of normalcy and safety. Just in time, to cut through the chaotic bombardment of conflicting messages and opinions while providing a voice…
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