Most conservatives are so happy that we now have a President who has restored dignity to the White House. We are pleased that he brings a moral dimension to his actions and isn't squeamish about acknowledging his religious faith. But it was … [Read more...] about Free Trade Is An Economic, Not A Moral, Issue
Guess What’s Going On In School!
While the education debate in Congress revolves around standards, testing, accountability and spending, 3,000 miles away on the Left Coast, very different factors have leapt to center stage. Santa Rosa (CA) High School held a "Week of … [Read more...] about Guess What’s Going On In School!
The Importance Of The English Language
The Supreme Court's decision in the seatbelt/handcuff case grabbed the headlines, but the ruling the same day about Alabama's English-only law was every bit as important. The high Court barred a private right of action to challenge this … [Read more...] about The Importance Of The English Language
Education Reporter — May 2001
Daycare Bombshell Hits The ‘Village’
The advocates of “it take a village to raise a child” are having a rough month. They are scurrying around trying to come up with arguments to refute the new study showing that children who spend most of their time in daycare are three … [Read more...] about Daycare Bombshell Hits The ‘Village’
The Importance of Our English Language — May 2001
The Importance of Our English Language The U.S. Supreme Court ruled April 24 in a very significant case that concerns our right to respect and legislate English as our national language. Alexander v. Sandoval involved a Spanish-speaking … [Read more...] about The Importance of Our English Language — May 2001
Lessons Of The China Incident
The incident in the China Sea has made it clear to those who did not want to admit it that China isn't a strategic partner after all. Even Rep. Henry Hyde, chairman of the House International Relations Committee, said on Meet the Press that it's … [Read more...] about Lessons Of The China Incident
English Language Controversy In Utah
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Utah is preparing to challenge a district court decision that properly found the state's new official English law constitutional. Utah voters approved the law as Initiative A on the ballot in last … [Read more...] about English Language Controversy In Utah
Better Research About Drugs Needed
A report just released by the National Research Council concludes that, although federal, state and local governments spent $30 billion in 1999 on illegal drug enforcement and treatment, the research is woefully inadequate to draw any conclusion … [Read more...] about Better Research About Drugs Needed