I recently ended up in a long conversation with another mother at our children’s elementary school who told me about the ongoing conflict among the school’s board members about nutrition in the school. Apparently, the head of the committee wants all things sugar banned from the school — even lollipops for Valentine’s Day.
My friend — [...]
Busy Parents: The Real Cause of Childhood Obesity
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Is the Texas Board of Education Conservative — or Honest?
March 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you heard of Phyllis Schlafly? Do you believe liberals are responsible for civil rights? Do you understand the consequences of Title IX? Are you aware that Germans and Italians were interned during World War II along with the Japanese? These are just some of the issues that have been debated for years in states [...]
The Pennsylvania Lifeline to Hamas
February 22, 2010 By 4 Comments
While the American Hamas terror lobby was shut down, its offspring are still flourishing.
Harlem NY Charter School Triumphs Despite Odds
February 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
As a board member with the Opportunity Charter School (OCS) in Harlem, New York, I’m familiar with the challenges facing children in an urban community.
This is especially true for children who have learning disabilities. At OCS, students are taught with a focus on their individual learning needs. Parents are grateful that their child is part [...]
The Death of Global Warming?
February 2, 2010 By 76 Comments
The political hysteria persists, but prominent dissenters are emerging.
Remembering the Dream of America
February 2, 2010 By 11 Comments
What I said to the Republican Members of Congress.
The Terror and Crime of the American Task Force on Palestine
January 29, 2010 By 27 Comments
The disappearing leadership of one of America’s main terror lobbies.
Air America Goes Bankrupt and Off the Air!
January 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Why is it When We Post about Ron Paul We Get Anti-Semitic Commenters?
From a comment on Jeanette Pryor’s post yesterday about Sarah Palin and Rand Paul:
i am guessing that you are and/either/or of the following ….a neo-con, a jew, a zionist……….right?
and you support sustained foreign military action primarily on behalf of israel, right?
well those viewpoints do not serve the best interests of the united states of america [...]