Education
An introduction to Michele Bachmann
June 15, 2011Rep. Michele Bachmann supposedly showed "stagecraft" during the Republican debate, but she also has a "talent" for questionable statements and policy positions.
Read moreStudent zombies protest higher education cuts
June 14, 2011Student activists staged a "die-in" and "zombie march" in Wisconsin as a part of Higher Education Day to protest anti-student measures proposed by the state's GOP lawmakers and governor.
Read moreBig business greed “holds Illinois hostage”
June 14, 2011The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group made $951 million in profits on $3 billion in income in 2010. But that's not enough, they are threatening to move out of Illinois unless they get a tax break.
Read moreEqual and quality education? It’s about the money
June 8, 2011If we want to preserve America's status as a world leader, we had better start pouring money into preparing poor kids for leadership.
Read moreYouth employment at historic low
June 7, 2011"Having a job helps youth mature and teaches responsibility."
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