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
Education Reporter — April 2001
Americans Need a Tax Cut Now
Despite the Republicans enjoying a majority in all three branches of the federal government, the liberals seem to have a lock on debates about public policy because they are more skillful (or dishonest) in the use of words. The current controversy … [Read more...] about Americans Need a Tax Cut Now
Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas — April 2001
Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas Despite the Republicans enjoying a majority in all three branches of the federal government, the liberals seem to have a lock on debates about public policy because they are more skillful (or dishonest) in … [Read more...] about Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas — April 2001
