Conservatives think education is a threat. They’re right. Washington Post — Opinion by Paul Waldman — August 25, 2022 The conservative campaign against education is many things. As a political matter, it’s about intensifying the culture war so moral panic drives Republican votes. As a policy matter, its long-term goals include dismantling public education. As a … Continue reading A Salute to New Teachers, and Other Front-Line Troops
Conservatives think education is a threat. They’re right. Washington Post — Opinion by Paul Waldman — August 25, 2022 The conservative campaign against education is many things. As a political matter, it’s about intensifying the culture war so moral panic drives Republican votes. As a policy matter, its long-term goals include dismantling public education. As a … Continue reading Here’s to new teachers, and other front-line troops
BY DAVID CRARY — Aug 23, 2022 When San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy received his prestigious red hat at the Vatican on Saturday, he brought to the College of Cardinals a fervent loyalty to Pope Francis that has often put him at odds with the conservative majority in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. McElroy, 68, … Continue reading Newest U. S. Catholic Cardinal – A Surprisingly “Progressive” Pick
NBC NEWS— In 1947, Florida shut down a popular drag club. The state has resurrected the case to do it again. Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis filed a complaint against R House, citing a 1947 state Supreme Court decision that shut down a popular female impersonator club. A drag performer at the Drag Brunch at … Continue reading DeSantis vs. Drag: Putting On An Act?
Come to the Sunny Side Daniel Trotter was a weighty Friend of his day, who often observed solemnly that “There is nothing but trouble this side of the grave.” One day at a Friend’s funeral, he stood to speak by the freshly dug mound, just as a curious sailor poked his head into the … Continue reading Quaker Humor, Allegedly