It was only a matter of time, I guess. A new edition of Twain’s classic Huckleberry Finn will be coming out minus the offending n-word, which will be replaced by the term “slave.” In related news, the same edition will … Continue reading →
The brilliant Richard Fernandez on the new blasphemy against PC thought: But there are indications that blasphemy, far from being dead letter, is alive and well. Wikipedia, in discussing the subject, warns the reader to also consult the entries for … Continue reading →
This is a disturbing article on a confusing topic: racial diversity in education for the academically gifted. Hunter College High School is an elite public school in New York City, grades 7-12, that accepts students based on a test administered … Continue reading →
This NY Times article discusses some research on good study habits that indicates that several of the time-honored recommendations don’t hold water. Apparently it’s better to switch venues rather than stick to one tried-and-true setting, and to vary subject matter … Continue reading →
A survey reveals a shortfall of skilled workers such as carpenters, welders, and electricians in many of the countries of the West: The shortage of skilled workers is the No. 1 or No. 2 hiring challenge in six of the … Continue reading →
Colleges are increasingly feeling the need to gently nudge parents of incoming freshman to take their leave of the campus, lest the older generation take up residence more permanently there, the better to breathe down the necks of their offspring. … Continue reading →
Here’s an interesting article by commenter Geoffrey Britain. And it ties somewhat into this piece of news. Stop the Gramscian march through the schools!
Continue reading →This is a very different Lindsey Graham from the one we’re used to. This Lindsey Graham is sharp and articulate, charged with righteous outrage at Eric Holder and Barack Obama’s unjustifiable decision to try KSM in a civilian criminal proceeding. … Continue reading →
Those of you who are (like me) of a certain age may well remember the Permanent Record Cards of our youth. Ah, the fear and trembling inherent in just hearing the threat: if you continue to [fill in the blank … Continue reading →
Back when I was in school, I was an inveterate margin-writer. When assigned a textbook to read, I would underline or use a big yellow highlighter to help me learn what I was supposed to. But I also often used … Continue reading →
Commenter “Wandriann” asked recently [emphasis mine]: How in earth is it possible that ”˜Middle America’ combined with the solid US institutions does not make this weird kind of thing [the current Democrat agenda and methods] impossible?…Is this still the bill … Continue reading →
Back in September I wrote that some of the Palin-hatred we’ve seen represents a class war. What I’m going to write about today is somewhat related to that, but not completely. Yes, class is part of Palin-hatred for sure, but … Continue reading →