There is probably no better place to kick off a rip roaring discussion which is central to the quality of life in America than on the subject of public primary and secondary education. Why don't we jump into that bear...
Topics: Domestic Affairs

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As some of you know, some fraction of the value of this blog is that it carries context with it. Some of it is historical and some of it is in real-time opposition, contrast and synergies in the comments. But...
Topics: Cobb's Diary, Critical Theory, Film

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Something I believe goes without saying is that there are particular advantages to be had by myself and all Progressives who seek to understand the principled conflicts between themselves and Conservatives. To the extent that I care much about the...
Topics: Conservatism

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We face difficult times ahead and Americans are under pressure to recognize the singular nature of our society and our interdependence. While the strong will survive, we need to be able to understand and respect what it is that makes...
Topics: Domestic Affairs

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One of the more difficult things to grasp in dealing with what I have called my generational imperative, is the shibboleth of Education. This is an Old School thing, and by extension a black thing, but interestingly a liberal thing....
Topics: Critical Theory

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