Education
Wisconsin gears up for Scott Walker recall
October 12, 2011The recall elections for Wis. state senators this summer may end up looking like small potatoes when compared to the massive campaign to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker some time next spring.
Read moreColumbus Day questions
October 10, 2011On this Columbus Day, let's consider the discrepancy between how newcomers are celebrated in our history but ostracized in our society.
Read more35 states get an F on teaching civil rights
September 29, 2011When it comes to teaching civil rights, schools in the South have a more rigorous approach than nearly every other region of the country.
Read moreProtests in Spain against austerity cuts gain wide support
September 27, 2011The European Union and European Central bank are forcing European nations saddled with heavy debt loads to cut public services. Spain is among them.
Read moreHypocrisy and exploitation in college sports
September 22, 2011In an important new article, historian Taylor Branch argues that the very structure of college sports is based on student-athletes that generate billions of dollars for universities and private companies but in return they're left earning...
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