If the education establishment wants to know why public schools don't get much respect from our citizenry, they need look no further than an Op-Ed editorial in last week's New York Times. This prestigious newspaper donated an expensive … [Read more...] about The Phony Cries of “Censorship”
What Caused the Gender Gap?
Republican politicians are wringing their hands over the gaping gender gap exposed in the November 5 election. A big double-digit spread separated the votes of men and women for Republican versus Democratic candidates. … [Read more...] about What Caused the Gender Gap?
Why Was Voter Turnout So Low?
Less than half of eligible voters cast their ballots on November 5. Voter turnout hasn't been that low since 1924. Should we blame the American people for not doing their civic duty, or the media for not giving adequate coverage to stimulate us … [Read more...] about Why Was Voter Turnout So Low?
Let’s Define Terms When We Debate Education
In the second presidential television debate, Bob Dole said he supports "school choice," by which he clearly meant tax-financed vouchers to allow students to go to private (and probably religious) schools. Bill Clinton responded that … [Read more...] about Let’s Define Terms When We Debate Education
Does Character Count?
In the last weeks of the presidential campaign, Bob Dole keeps asking, why isn't there any "outrage" about Bill Clinton's ethical lapses and personal immorality? Good question. Even the news media are commenting, why don't the voters react to the … [Read more...] about Does Character Count?
The Presidential Debate We Didn’t Have
The presidential campaign has generated a lot of talk about moving America into the 21st century. But neither candidate addressed the fundamental issue: Will average Americans then enjoy a higher or a lower standard of living? … [Read more...] about The Presidential Debate We Didn’t Have
Clinton Proclaims The Era Of The Nanny State
It's unclear why Bill Clinton started his post-Convention campaign in Cape Girardeau, the home of Rush Limbaugh, but Rush said it best when he described Clinton's acceptance speech as an umbilical cord to the future (rather than a bridge, as Clinton … [Read more...] about Clinton Proclaims The Era Of The Nanny State
Why Are More Kids Using Drugs?
The alarming rise in illegal drug use by teenagers is big news. Although drug use by adults has leveled off and is actually down since 1985, drug use (mostly in marijuana) among teens aged 12 to 17 is increasing every year, doubling since 1992 to … [Read more...] about Why Are More Kids Using Drugs?
Comparing the Two Party Platforms — September 1996
Comparing the Two Party Platforms It's unclear why Bill Clinton started his post-Convention campaign in Cape Girardeau, the home of Rush Limbaugh, but Rush said it best when he described Clinton's acceptance speech as an umbilical cord to the … [Read more...] about Comparing the Two Party Platforms — September 1996
Dole Learned Something During The Primaries
Bob Dole's acceptance speech in San Diego proved that, contrary to the old adage, you can teach an old dog new tricks. He showed that he learned something from his defeat in the New Hampshire primary. Here's what Dole said: … [Read more...] about Dole Learned Something During The Primaries
