We need to move beyond the binary thinking of ‘us and them’ politics By Jay Caspian Kang Opinion Writer New York Times — September 1, 2022 I am sad to announce that this will be the last edition of this newsletter. This decision was mine, and it was a difficult one to make because I’ve … Continue reading To Depolarize the USA, We Gotta Bust the Cultural/Educational Binaries
[NOTE: In a better USA (a prospect rapidly receding on many fronts), canceling student loan debt would be part of a much larger, far-reaching higher ed reform program: tackling rampant tuition (& grade) inflation, restoring decent job security to the huddled masses of adjunct faculty yearning to breathe free, and make the rent (preferably led … Continue reading Cancel [At Least Some] Student Loan Debt: YES!
Their CVs all list “Trump U Law School” . . . . But at least the party still has some rock-solid beliefs . . . But give this guy a break– he’s running for Q-Anon shaman in Arizona, and has a tough race . . . File this next one under “Circular Firing Squad,” Continued … Continue reading More Cartoons: “Forgive Us Our (School Loan) Debts Edition
Who says blog posts don’t have impact? Yesterday, August 24, we shared a post: “Our Work Cut Out For Us – A Preview of 2024 Governor’s Race in NC.” It got close to 40 “hits,” small stuff on the big web, but not bad for a “local” news item. The post concerned a new book … Continue reading Science Strikes Back: Is Mark Robinson Learning?
By Beth Ann Fennelly Ms. Fennelly, the former poet laureate of Mississippi, teaches at the University of Mississippi: Last year, one of my students turned 21, and her friends tied two giant Mylar balloons, a “2” and a “1,” to her chair to celebrate. Later, deep in our discussion of John Donne, we heard what sounded … Continue reading Quote of The Day: A teacher Who Dreads Carrying A Gun to Class