What impact do taxes have on the budgetary process? A conference hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) on September 30, 2009 featured panelists who discussed this question and other issues regarding the national debt.
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Hippocratic Out
While he did not equate the current ethics of modern medicine to that of Nazi Germany, at a recent forum, an M.D. did imply that there is an “amoral component” headed in that direction.
Tenured Radical Goes Global
A professor whom Accuracy in Academia has covered extensively is getting ready to take his act on the road.
Commentary: Ethics Reform Under Scrutiny
With numerous questionable Cabinet appointees, 32 czars (and counting) who do not have to answer to Congress, and scandals involving organizations affiliated with the President (e.g., Acorn), how effective has Obama been at keeping his promise?
Revolt Against School Czar
Anyone who says the religious right is the only group taking aim at safe schools “czar” Kevin Jennings could not be more wrong.
Onward Christian Soccer Camp
On October 15 Liberty Counsel filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Victory Through Jesus Ministry Foundation against Lee’s Summit School District
Hoped For Change
At the recent Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Defending the American Dream Summit, radio host Hugh Hewitt discussed his youthful years.
The Tax Preparation Industry
Can you believe that it can cost you more to pay your taxes than you actually pay in taxes?
Hobby Lobby
Are lobbyists discouraging some of the best and brightest in the private sector from working for the government?
Flu Dismissals
The H1N1 virus, the “swine” flu, is an increasing concern with flu season here.
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UGA Dean says a Monica Lewinsky Joke could Encourage Sexual Harassment
After an University of Georgia professor accidentally sent a pun-filled and off-color joke about Monica Lewinsky to a student listserv than his colleagues, a dean at the university said it was inappropriate (which he’s probably…
Global Warming Advocates Update Doom-and-Gloom Olympics Scenarios
Great reporting by The College Fix on this, where academics updated their predictions that by 2085, not many cities will be able to host a Summer Olympics due to climate change/global warming. The College Fix…
Study finds School Choice Saves Money for Public Education
An interesting study, indeed: The study, a working paper published by the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform, specifically looks at the Louisiana Scholarship Program. The program gives tuition scholarships with an average value…
North Texas Professor Takes Issue with Rio Olympics Coverage
Tracy Everbach, an associate professor at North Texas, took issue when Rio Olympics coverage appeared to be racist (to her). One example? A local newspaper column, which was referring to American gymnast Simone Biles’ performance,…
Houston Parents Upset at School District Spending $1.2 Million to Rename Schools
From the College Fix… over $1 million is being budgeted to rename and rebrand eight schools due to name ties to the Confederacy.
Washington D.C. Area has the Worst Student Loan Debt Situation in the Country
From the College Fix: Six of the 10 richest counties in America are clustered around Washington, D.C. But the city itself has a big problem when it comes to student debt loads and availability of…
Oregon State Introduces Pilot Program for Social Justice Training for Freshmen Students
Imposing social justice training sounds inclusive, doesn’t it? The course will debut as a pilot program during the fall term, which starts in late September, and the full roll-out will happen toward the beginning of…
Anti-Catholic Bias at a Catholic College
With increasing frequency, it is getting harder and harder for conservative Catholics, no matter how well credentialed they are, to get hired in academia, particularly in Catholic universities. When he was still teaching at SUNY,…
George Washington University Student Group Boots Latino for Pointing Out Hypocrisy
Calling out inconsistencies means that you’ll be booted from a student group: This month, incoming George Washington University freshman Diego Rebollar was kicked out of an online “students of color” GroupMe created to offer support…
Vanderbilt Paid Confederate Group $1.2 Million to Remove Name from Memorial Hall
That’s a lot of money for a name, isn’t it? Vanderbilt is so incensed by the 83-year-old inscription on a campus building that it paid more than a million dollars to get rid of it….
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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Ayn Rand Reconsidered
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