A small, unknown congressional bill, currently committee-stalled in both houses of Congress, illustrates the difficulty in passing any legislation, even if it is supported by both sides of the aisle. Case in point—the Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (AFA).
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Where to Cut Defense
There may actually be a part of the Pentagon’s budget that advocates of a strong defense want to cut. Naturally, it has precious little to do with taking up arms to defend America and a lot to do with feathering the already plush nests of universities.
Oily Congress
Republican congressmen are now staging sit-ins reminiscent of the hippy protests of Vietnam—except instead of flower children holding “make love, not war” signs, these weathered politicians have gathered to rail against the Democrats’ refusal to address the energy crisis.
Demography Is Not Destiny
A challenging student population is a popular scapegoat, especially Hispanic students. But states like Florida prove demography is not destiny.
U-Minn Disses Catholics
Chancellor Johnson makes it plain that because Myers posted his comments on his personal blog, he did not violate UMN’s Code of Conduct.
Report on Iraq
Now that major gains have been made to bring stability to Iraq, it would be foolish for the United States to simply leave the country arbitrarily, military strategists say.
Wellthy & Wise
Education and health: two seemingly separate domains, but according Robert Kaestner, professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the two are closely intertwined.
Middle East Meltdown?
The experts disagree on the Bush administration’s scorecard for the Middle East, even if the surge has fostered more stability in Iraq.
The Pakistan Paradox
With Monday’s talks expected to focus on aid and security issues, maintaining a solid political relationship with the Islamic nation is vital to the success of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.
The FBI Story
The growth of the government’s primary enforcement agency is a microcosm of the growth of the federal government.
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Purdue Staff Member Resigns after Alleged Social Media Rape Comments
From the Washington Examiner: A Purdue University employee has resigned following a deluge of social media comments in which he appeared to threaten to rape pro-life supporters. Jamie Newman, who provides musical accompaniment to Purdue’s…
Campus Police at Texas Scraps Citation for Preacher who Offended Students
It is a country of free speech, anyways. Their excuse? The officer who wrote the citation was being trained, so it was a rookie mistake. Photo by 50%ChanceofRain
Police Dash Cam Footage Could Debunk Racist Claims by Princeton Professor
This isn’t the first time that police dash camera footage may have debunked the anti-police narrative of a college professor. Imani Perry, the evidence may not be in your favor.
Racism Comes from Free Trade and Climate Change, Cornell Activists Believe
Confusing how both free trade and climate change leads to anti-black racism…the logic appears to be flawed. Photo by erik jaeger
Hijab Day Backfires at New York School
Predictably, not consulting parents and holding a ‘Hijab Day’ at a school led to outrage and calls from parents. But who was behind it? The principal and, in part, the Department of Education’s ‘Islamophobia’ fear-mongering rhetoric….
Suspended Professor Melissa Click Cursed at Police at Another Protest
The College Fix has more on Melissa Click’s history of behavior at protests: Newly released video from the October homecoming protest by Concerned Student 1950, the black activist group at Mizzou, shows Communication Prof. Melissa…
Plan to Eliminate Pro-Israel Sabra Hummus at Grand Valley State is Nixed
Uh, okay? This was an actual consideration at Grand Valley State University? A Grand Valley State University student senator’s attempt to ban Sabra Hummus from campus as a result of the company’s pro-Israel ties has…
Black Feminists Shame Each Other for Safe Space Violations at University of Maryland
Uh, this is interesting: The University of Maryland hosted a “safe space” event for black women Monday night featuring discussions on topics such as how to “create a space of healing and rejuvenation” and “I…
Michigan State University Police Adds Anti-Bias Unit
This isn’t a joke, but apparently there is an anti-bias unit for the Michigan State University police force. Michigan State University (MSU) established a new branch of its police force on Tuesday tasked with the…
College Students at Cal State San Marcos Demand President’s Resignation
But will this actually solve anything? Doubtful; just another scalp to claim in the name of social justice. Photo by Rennett Stowe
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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