I was walking from one building where I work to another one, which involves a couple of doors that need to be opened. As there was a bit of pedestrian
Category: Education
Burning BridgesBurning Bridges
I got fired today. Not from my regular job, but from one of my teaching jobs. I teach at two community colleges, or at least I teach at one community
The Ramifications of a Scientific Study That Purports That High IQ is Linked to Drug UseThe Ramifications of a Scientific Study That Purports That High IQ is Linked to Drug Use
There was an article reported today on CNN’s site, discussing a recent scientific study in which high levels of IQ are linked to the propensity to use drugs. Immediately, the
They’re Trying Really Hard to Discredit the Anti-Wall Street MovementThey’re Trying Really Hard to Discredit the Anti-Wall Street Movement
I’m really not all that surprised that the people who have the most to fear are doing everything possible to target anyone who has anything to do with the Occupy
Politicians paying lip service to the OWS movementPoliticians paying lip service to the OWS movement
I was pretty excited when I saw that President Obama was announcing changes to the federal student loan program that would benefit those of us with outstanding student loans. And
What Political Issues Should Be Focused On?What Political Issues Should Be Focused On?
Every time we come close to a major national election, I’m left scratching my head at the innane subjects that end up becoming “important” politically. You know the things I’m
Is Being Upset Enough to Sustain a National Movement?Is Being Upset Enough to Sustain a National Movement?
The Occupy Wall Street movement is turning out to be a very interesting flashpoint in modern day history. If you follow the news, commentators are going out of their way
Reviewing “That Used to Be Us” by Thomas Friedman and Michael MandelbaumReviewing “That Used to Be Us” by Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum
I picked up this book on whim, not sure if it would end up being partisan drivel, interesting or just a waste of time. Well, halfway through it, I decided
Why Don’t Politicians Discuss the Poor?Why Don’t Politicians Discuss the Poor?
There’s an interesting essay on CNN this morning by Roland S. Martin that takes the stance that Republicans do not ever mention the poor even though the most important red
The Struggles of Teaching Political Science to College StudentsThe Struggles of Teaching Political Science to College Students
Every semester that I teach a new batch of students in political science, I find myself less and less confident in the future of America. Every now and then, a