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How the Left Uses “McCarthyism”
The term McCarthyism is not just an ordinary word weapon in the language of contemporary political combat. It has a very specific function: it is a scarlet “M” word, used by the Left as a trump card to terminate debate and intimidate … [Read more...] about How the Left Uses “McCarthyism”
Education Reporter — September 1989
Shame on Fortune Magazine
Fortune Magazine’s cover story on “The CEO’s Second Wife” is proof of what George Gilder wrote in his landmark book Men and Marriage, namely, that “the only undeniable winners in the sexual revolution are powerful men. Under a regime of sexual … [Read more...] about Shame on Fortune Magazine
“First Aid Kit” in Florida Schools
School bells are ringing again for the opening of school, but parents and students in Okaloosa County, Florida are in an uproar over a new course in the middle schools. Called “Bridges,” it is given for the first 20 minutes every morning, using New … [Read more...] about “First Aid Kit” in Florida Schools
Privacy Rights for Students
One of the largest school districts in the nation has just adopted a “Rights of Privacy Policy” which should be a model for all 15,500 school districts across the country. It was unanimously passed by the Montgomery County Board of Education, which … [Read more...] about Privacy Rights for Students
The Feminization of the U.S. Military — September 1989
Giving Parents Real Options
AT&T recently made headlines by signing a pact with its two unions that includes what the press called an “unprecedented breakthrough” for a “family benefits package.” The centerpiece is a $5 million fund to subsidize daycare, and the … [Read more...] about Giving Parents Real Options
Education Reporter — August 1989
The Feminization of the Military
The same week that Middle East terrorists and the hostage problem dominated the news, the New York Times featured a front-page story headlined "West Point Picks Woman to Lead Cadet Corps." The position of first captain of the Corps of Cadets, the … [Read more...] about The Feminization of the Military