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  • Is Education Control Finally Being Restored to the States?

    Is Education Control Finally Being Restored to the States?0

    In recent weeks, Congress has been working hard to revamp the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. Following its initial welcome and acclaim, the law fell out of favor with the American public as the federal government’s role became more apparent and individual states had less say over education decisions. But news out of Washington

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  • Is Dr. Spock the Reason We Have an Easily Offended Culture?

    Is Dr. Spock the Reason We Have an Easily Offended Culture?0

    • November 18, 2015

    As we have seen with the recent outbursts on various college campuses, it doesn’t take much these days for people to be offended. Wear a Halloween costume which references a certain culture? Offensive. Say something contrary to another person’s opinion? Offensive. But are we too easily offended and outraged these days? That’s a question Sarah

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  • Is Diversity the New Noblesse Oblige?

    Is Diversity the New Noblesse Oblige?0

    Noblesse Oblige [noh-bles oh-bleezh]: the inferred responsibility of privileged people to act with generosity and nobility toward those less privileged. I heard this term for the first time nearly 20 years ago during an undergraduate course I took on the French Revolution taught by Dr. Peter Dimeglio, one of the best (and toughest) instructors I ever

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  • Is Diversity Becoming a Religious Cult?

    Is Diversity Becoming a Religious Cult?0

    The distinguished Catholic theologian Paul Griffiths was purged from Duke Divinity School for refusing to worship at the shrine of Diversity. No doubt this was a case of “You’re fired/I quit.” But we have here not just a question of academic freedom, but also a theological controversy, which in earlier ages would have led to

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  • Is Diversity an Enemy of Excellence?

    Is Diversity an Enemy of Excellence?0

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) was created by Congress in 1950 “to promote the progress of science….” Following a 2012 recommendation, NSF now has an Office of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). NSF was just following the crowd, for almost every academic and research institution now has a D&I program. No one wants to exclude people

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  • Is Direct Primary Care the Future of Medicine?

    Is Direct Primary Care the Future of Medicine?0

    As a fairly healthy individual, I have little occasion to visit the doctor. As such, I spend little time thinking about the costs of healthcare. But last fall, a slight skin issue sent me to my local clinic. The doctor saw me for five minutes, assured me that my concerns were needless, and said goodbye.

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