Phyllis Schlafly goes to give a guest lecture to cadets at the Citadel, and tells them to “Find out if your girlfriend is a feminist before you get too far into it.”
Education in America
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A Coming War On Universities?
Now that they’ve done their worst to unions and women, conservatives may turn next to the ivy-covered halls.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Tennessee Lawmakers Tackle Sagging Pants
Glad to see some lawmakers are investigating important policy areas.
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Is There An Actual Crisis in U.S. Education?
Not much evidence exists to say America’s schools are spiraling downward—but that hasn’t stopped politicians and reporters from perpetuating the idea.
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It Takes an Election
Rallies can energize supporters of a cause, but rarely do they change policy.
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Hawaii’s Race Back to the Top
After winning a $75 million grant from the Department of Education, the Aloha State has come under fire for not implementing enough changes. Friday ends a four-day visit from the feds to see how things are progressing.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Tennessee Travels Back to 1925
A debate over whether schools could teach evolution erupted in the state nearly a century ago. Now, the state government is rehashing the same battle.
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Georgia’s War over Charter Schools Heads to the Ballot
Voters will now decide on an amendment to expand charter schools after the measure made it through the state House.
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Worries About Scientific Weakness of Scientific Theories
The Tennessee state Senate passed a measure to let teachers discuss the “scientific weaknesses” of evolution.