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  • ‘Fear of Missing Out’ is Not a New Condition

    ‘Fear of Missing Out’ is Not a New Condition0

    Everyone has seen it happen. Suddenly, in the middle of a conversation at an event, a person feels compelled to answer an “urgent” message, frequently without bothering to offer any explanation. This compulsive behavior is triggered by the fear of missing out on some social interaction which the person judges as critical. Courtesy and good

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  • ‘Fair and Equitable’ Discipline Policies: Unfair to Most Students?

    ‘Fair and Equitable’ Discipline Policies: Unfair to Most Students?0

    If you’ve been following education news lately, you’ve likely heard about the complaints against Success Academy Charter Schools in New York. The complaints come from parents of children with disabilities whose poor behavior eventually caused them to be removed from the school: “Consistent with SACS’ [Success Academy Charter Schools] philosophy, Success FG [a specific Success

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  • ‘Empathy’ Might Be the Most Overused Word in the English Language (See Chart)

    ‘Empathy’ Might Be the Most Overused Word in the English Language (See Chart)0

    “You completely lack empathy.” This was what a longtime acquaintance said to me a few months ago after I shared on Facebook a quote from Jeffrey Tucker, a prominent libertarian scholar, which touched on federalism and Donald Trump’s rescinding of an executive order on transgender discrimination. The comment stuck in my craw.  I place high

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  • ‘Diversity’ Doesn’t Include Disabled Veterans Like Me

    ‘Diversity’ Doesn’t Include Disabled Veterans Like Me6

    At college campuses nationwide, the newest students are starting class, but I’m not among them. Many medical schools rejected my application, and when I asked why, several told me that my service in our nation’s armed forces didn’t matter, and that I should have spent more time proving my commitment to “diversity” and “equity.” I

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  • ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Statements Required on Campus

    ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ Statements Required on Campus0

    Last month, the University of Cincinnati issued a statement notifying the public that the school “will request a Diversity and Inclusion statement of all applicants for faculty and staff positions.” The policy went into effect on July 1, the release said. It includes the following specifics: Faculty and administrative/professional applicants will be asked to submit

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  • ‘Discover Islam’ Video an Attempt to Proselytize Public Schoolchildren, New Jersey Moms Say (See Video)

    ‘Discover Islam’ Video an Attempt to Proselytize Public Schoolchildren, New Jersey Moms Say (See Video)0

    A couple of months ago, two mothers from Chatham, New Jersey – Libby Hilsenrath and Nancy Gayer – made waves when they protested several of the lessons being taught in their local middle school. The lessons, the mothers claimed, revolved around Islam and attempted to “proselytize” students, particularly through the following cartoon clip: As Hilsenrath

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