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Warring Learning Theories: Choose Yours
The rich philanthropists, hedge fund managers, state governors, big-city mayors, and syndicated columnists now shaping national education policy have reached a firm conclusion. The Number One factor in student …
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Six Years After Katrina, the Battle for New Orleans Continues
As this weekend's storm has reminded us, hurricanes can be a threat to U.S. cities on the East Coast as well as the Gulf. But the vast changes that …
The EPA: A Phantom Menace
Polluting industries, along with the legislators who are in their pockets, consistently claim that environmental regulation will be a “job killer.” They counter efforts to control pollution and to …
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Vermonters Build a Direct Action Anti-Nuke Movement They Hope Will Go National
The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant is a decrepit, leaking, obsolete facility that is seeking a license extension from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Newfane, VT - A classic …
Unequal Protection: Unequal Taxes
(Image: JR / Truthout) You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessings. —President Andrew Jackson It costs money to run a government, and …
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GOP Rep Who Promised to Eradicate Homosexuality If He Were God Will Challenge Openly-Gay Tammy Baldwin (2)
Former Wisconsin Rep. Mark Neumann (R) has announced that he will run for the state’s open senate seat in 2012 and will likely challenge former Governor Tommy Thompson for …
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Storm’s Worst Deluge Swamped the Mountains in the Northeast (2)
In the end, the storm made more waves in the mountains than it did along the shore. Before Hurricane Irene’s arrival, there were fears of devastating storm …
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Germany Dims Nuclear Plants, but Hopes to Keep Lights On (2)
Biblis, Germany - Not since the grim period after World War II has Germany had significant blackouts, but it is now bracing for that possibility after shutting down half …
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On Jobs, Time to Be Bold
Washington - President Obama's promised jobs plan needs to be unrealistic and unreasonable, at the very least. If he can crank it all the way up to unimaginable, that …
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The Alan Krueger Lesson: Good Advice Is One Thing, Following It Is Another
The appointment of economist Alan Krueger, who President Obama named to head the Council of Economic Advisers today, is getting generally favorable reviews from progressive economic commentators. For the …