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Closing Schools Without Discussion Won't Fix Chicago's System John Gress/Reuters

Closing Schools Without Discussion Won't Fix Chicago's System

City officials are experimenting on disadvantaged neighborhoods, often without input from families, students, and teachers.

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them: Publishing Gets Its Own Hackathon Charles Platiau

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them: Publishing Gets Its Own Hackathon

Translating word-of-mouth book sales to the digital world

In Appalachia, a Road Trip for Faculty Makes a Difference Reuters

In Appalachia, a Road Trip for Faculty Makes a Difference

For over 50 years, Berea College has put its employees on a bus tour that will teach them about the communities they serve, and challenge stereotypes about Appalachian life.

Time's Up: Colorado's Governor Needs to Pick a Death-Penalty Position Rick Wilking/Reuters

Time's Up: Colorado's Governor Needs to Pick a Death-Penalty Position

John Hickenlooper, a potential national candidate, has ducked the issue for years. Now, in the case of one of Colorado's most notorious murderers, he'll have to act.

Annals of the Security State: More Airplane Stories DHS

Annals of the Security State: More Airplane Stories

"My dad fought a war so this can never happen in America. I will not dishonor my father's memory by giving up what he fought for. No, sir. With all due respect, I will not consent to a search without a proper warrant."

The Myth of the Crack Baby The New York Times

The Myth of the Crack Baby

When pregnant drug addicts went to court for being pregnant and drug addicts

Which Matters More: Reporting Assault or Respecting a Victim's Wishes? Mike Segar/Reuters

Which Matters More: Reporting Assault or Respecting a Victim's Wishes?

A conservative reading of Title IX has some schools ordering faculty and staff to report cases of sexual harassment even when the victim has pleaded for secrecy.

Annals of the Security State, Gabriel Silverstein Division Gabriel Silverstein

Annals of the Security State, Gabriel Silverstein Division

We all notice the parts of security-overreach that affect us.

The Social Construction of Race

The Social Construction of Race

Two more posts on the topic that are worth reading

The Cardinal and the Prime Minister Jose Manuel Ribeiro/Reuters

The Cardinal and the Prime Minister

Cardinal O'Malley's boycott over a commencement speaker's pro-choice position exposes inconsistencies in the way the Catholic Church is responding to those who break with its teachings.

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