The announcement that Hillary Clinton today selected Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate brought public education into the forefront of the presidential election even more. Donald Trump’s recent selection of Gov. Mike Pence solidified his stance that “choice” is the solution for what ails public education. Gov. Pence has been very much in favor … Continue reading How Hillary Clinton Just Changed The Dialogue on Public Education With Sen. Tim Kaine’s Selection As VEEP
Duck Me? No, Duck You! – Musings About Malcolm, Chapter 4
When you become the parent of a child who happens to have Down Syndrome, your mind can fly to a lot of places, especially the future. My wife and I had a prenatal diagnosis of Malcolm’s extra genetic material. It’s quite startling to have this preconceived expectation of what your child will be like instantly … Continue reading Duck Me? No, Duck You! – Musings About Malcolm, Chapter 4
Megyn Kelly – North Carolina’s Moral Compass?
When the NBA told the NC General Assembly and the governor to amend / repeal the discriminatory HB2 “Bathroom” Bill, the governor and the NCGA did not act on it. They thought that the NBA might be bluffing. But the NBA wasn’t and the first figures thrown out by media outlets have already stated that … Continue reading Megyn Kelly – North Carolina’s Moral Compass?
Meredith McIver’s Apology Letter for Melania Trump’s Plagiarism – The First Draft
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: My name is Meredith McIver and I am the scapegoat for the plagiarism scandal surrounding Melania Trump and her speech on the opening night of the 2016 Republican National Convention. I know I have severely disappointed all of you. I have made you question who I am and how I … Continue reading Meredith McIver’s Apology Letter for Melania Trump’s Plagiarism – The First Draft
My Little Trumpony – Twilight Sparkle Combover
In the wake of the plagiaristic controversy that seems to have engulfed Melania Trump’s speech last night at the RNC, many in Trump’s campaign are trying to find some sort of explanation to diffuse the situation. Chris Christie saw no link whatsoever between Mrs. Trump’s speech and Mrs. Obama’s from 2008. Of course he saw … Continue reading My Little Trumpony – Twilight Sparkle Combover
What Jay Z Could Teach Melania Trump
Imagine reading this post while listening to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice Baby” (1) in the background. Or better yet, in case you want to ponder this post’s words with more time, put in Robin Thicke’s last album (2). Four score and seven minutes ago (3), I watched a video of Melania Trump’s speech last night … Continue reading What Jay Z Could Teach Melania Trump
Moving to “Greenerer” Pastures Fertilized by “Specialer” Interests – Sen. Tom Apodaca has Resigned from the NCGA
Sen. Apodaca is going to “greenerer” pastures fertilized by more “specialer” groups. In other words, he will become a lobbyist for the very entities that he already lobbies for as a state senator. State Senator Tom Apodaca resigned his seat in the NC General Assembly last week shortly after the summer session was ended in … Continue reading Moving to “Greenerer” Pastures Fertilized by “Specialer” Interests – Sen. Tom Apodaca has Resigned from the NCGA
The Ignoramasaurus Rex – How Gov. McCrory’s Claim on Average Teacher Pay is Not Really Real
Governor McCrory recently signed off on the budget for the next year and as expected he did it in electioneering style. He went to an elementary school in Monroe and used the opportunity to highlight his “commitment” to teachers. According to Katherine Peralta’s report in the Charlotte Observer (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article89575217.html), “Gov. Pat McCrory signed the state … Continue reading The Ignoramasaurus Rex – How Gov. McCrory’s Claim on Average Teacher Pay is Not Really Real
An Open Letter to Fellow NC Teachers Makes the Washington Post
Thanks to Valerie Strauss at the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/07/17/teacher-there-simply-is-a-lot-working-against-us/#comments
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