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July 8, 2013

Roger Clegg versus the higher ed establishment's "diversity statement"

George Leef

Attorney Roger Clegg looks at the higer ed establishment's recent statement in the NYT on racial preferences.

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July 8, 2013

"Hate Facts"—When the Truth is Intolerable

George Leef

In academia, some truths must not be spoken because doing so could offend some "protected" group.

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July 4, 2013

Liberty and Letters: Celebrating Independence Day

Tessa Carter

The legacy of July 4 through the eyes of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

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July 4, 2013

Common Core State Standards: Our Literacy Problem

William H. Young

William Young analyzes the sharp decline in reading proficiency among both high school and college students.

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July 3, 2013

Revise or Reject: The Common Core's Serious Flaws

Sandra Stotsky

NAS board member Sandra Stotsky on why the Common Core State Standards should not be accepted without major changes.

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