Economist Eric A. Hanushek blogging at educationnext.org, July 13: What is the worst way one could think of to deal with school district budget problems? Of all of the options, reducing the length of the school year must be the absolute worst—at least from the perspective of students. But California, always proud of being a leader, has written into law that... Read more
Archive for the ‘The Left’ Category
U.S. Greens Against Chile’s Poor
July 15 | Posted by mrossol | Environment, The LeftChilean President Sebastian Piñera says that by generating high levels of growth, his government’s economic policy can set the country on the path to becoming a developed nation within a decade. That would be especially good news for the millions of Chileans who still live below the poverty line. But it’s not likely to happen if... Read more
The Divorce Generation
July 11 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Socialism, The LeftThe Divorce Generation – WSJ.com. I don’t believe cohabitation is the answer either. === By SUSAN GREGORY THOMAS
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Review & Outlook: The Jobless Summer – WSJ.com
July 3 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Obama, Party Politics, Socialism, The LeftReview & Outlook: The Jobless Summer – WSJ.com. Perhaps you’ve already noticed around the neighborhood, but this is a rotten summer for young Americans to find a job. The Department of Labor reported last week that a smaller share of 16-19 year-olds are working than at anytime since records began to be kept in 1948. Only 24% of teens,... Read more
Design Flaw Fueled Japanese Nuclear Disaster
July 3 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Environment, Liberal Press, Technology, The LeftDesign Flaw Fueled Japanese Nuclear Disaster – WSJ.com. Nuclear technology is not the issue. Of course, don’t hold your breath waiting for “left leaning, liberal, environmental factual analysis”… I cannot figure out why/how the Nuclear Industry itself is so often its own worst enemy. ====== By NORIHIKO SHIROUZU And CHESTER DAWSON TOKYO—Some senior engineers at Tokyo Electric Power Co. knew for years that... Read more
Vindicating the CIA
July 3 | Posted by mrossol | Liberal Press, Obama, Party Politics, The LeftReview & Outlook: Vindicating the CIA – WSJ.com. Well, again I wait for the moaning and bleating of the liberal press… = The education of the Obama Administration on antiterror policy has been remarkable to behold, and the latest installment is Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to pull the plug on the investigation into most CIA interrogations. The disgrace is... Read more
