I’m going to start off by apologizing for the lack of objectivity in this piece because what this teacher has allegedly done is downright stupid. In a school in Massachusetts, 7 year old Frankie Girard, was allegedly told by his teacher his drawing of the American flag was potentially offensive and would not be displayed in [...]
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Pro-Gay Textbook Bill Gains Traction in California
Posted by Scott W. on April 7th, 2011
The California legislature is discussing a bill, introduced by state senator Mark Leno, which would require textbooks in California schools to include information on the “gay rights movement.” A similar bill (SB 1437) was vetoed by former Governor Schwarzenegger back in 2006. But today, a revamped version of it (SB 48) has been approved by the California [...]
Obama Admin Decides to Enforce the Law Again
Posted by Scott W. on March 31st, 2011
Well, it’s sometimes unclear whether or not the Obama administration will enforce the laws on the books – especially if those laws aren’t emblematic of their own political ideology – but, luckily for those who value the rule of law, the Obama administration has decided to once again enforce immigration policies concerning same-sex couples. Basically, [...]
March 24, 2011 Law Revue/NCAA Picks
Posted by Allen DeVries on March 25th, 2011
The Increasing Legal Issues Surrounding Division I Athletes. ESPN. Rooting for your Law School Alma Mater Team over College Alma Mater is a No No. PrawfsBlawg. Law school apps plummet for Fall of 2011. Vault. Thelaw school buble has burst. Slate. National Jurist ranks based on diversity. NxtBook. Malcolm Gladwell (Author of Blink, Tipping Point [...]
82% of Schools Are Failing?
Posted by Allen DeVries on March 10th, 2011
The Associated Press reported that the number of schools that labeled as ‘failing’ under the ‘No Child Left Behind Act’ could escalate from 37% to 82% because of raised standards. The report indicates the source of the issue is the high standards, unrealistic goals, and lack of emphasis on helping schools. Really? 82% could be [...]
NPR Displays Political Bias…Again
Posted by Scott W. on March 10th, 2011
Just as the dust from the Juan Williams saga was settling, a recent video by investigative journalist, James O’Keefe, has surfaced showing (now former) NPR executive, Ron Schiller, engage in harsh criticism of Tea Partiers and Republicans. In what Schiller thought was a meeting with a potential NPR donor, he unwittingly displayed his liberal bias to [...]
SCOTUS upholds free speech for Westboro Baptist Church
Posted by Scott W. on March 3rd, 2011
Well, it may not be a ruling which the American public embrace, but it is a prime example of how free speech is valued in this country, regardless of the nature of the speech. Today the Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision that the protesting of soldier’s funerals by the Westboro Baptist Church was protected [...]
Obama Refuses to Enforce DOMA
Posted by Scott W. on February 24th, 2011
In a move that sent shock through the legal system and created an instant buzz amongst pundits (former presidential hopeful, Mike Huckabee, said this decision may “destroy Obama”), President Obama today ordered the Department of Justice to no longer enforce the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Section 3. Attorney General Eric Holder sent a memo to Speaker [...]
Rahm Wins Mayor’s Race
Posted by Scott W. on February 23rd, 2011
Former chief-of-staff in President Obama’s white house, Rahm Emanuel, can now add a new title to his resume: mayor of Chicago. Rahm has been projected the winner with 55% of the vote tabulated (thus far). The next closest contender, Gery Chico conceded to Rahm not long ago. The result was not expected to be a surprised. [...]
Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse Shows Up in Cairo?
Posted by Joseph Tsai on February 15th, 2011
According to Foxnation.com, “This is an incredible piece of video. At the 1:20 mark you clearly see some greenish figure moving through the crowd. Between the crowds of protesters and barricades, the video shows a flowing, pale green image that resembles an erect rider atop a horse in Medieval-like barding. The ethereal figure remains for [...]
