A modest proposal, perhaps. It’s been entertaining watching American public “discourse” since the election. (I use that word in its broadest, most ridiculous sense, since nothing that hinges so completely on self-absorption, rank ignorance and pathological dishonesty can be accurately characterized by such a noble word. But indulge me. I’ve been working on my irony lately.) On the one hand
Read moreIn years to come, it seems likely that the ongoing civil suit brought against the University of Colorado by former professor Ward Churchill will provide students in many law classes with a lively case study to debate. If you aren’t already familiar with the details of the clusterfuck story, you can catch up at the NY Times and Boulder Daily
Read moreYou may have noticed this new report: Nation falling behind in grads By Michelle Maitre MediaNews Americans are losing their edge in a global economy because not enough young people are graduating from college, according to a report released today by a higher education think tank. As the baby boom generation ages and retires, a well-educated corps of young people
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