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As voucher programs expand nationwide, direct action, protests and declarations of support for public schools isn't irrelevant. But after years of retreat, it’s time for a different tactic in the war on education.
Holding majorities across three levels of state governance, Republicans can continue to slash budgets for k-12 education while deregulating urban schools via voucher programs and charter schools.
The Bad River Tribal Council voted in January to evict Enbridge’s Line 5 from tribal lands, arguing that the pipeline’s age poses a significant threat to tribal lands and water supplies.
The president-elect has already pledged $20 billion to expand voucher programs nationwide, and his appointee for Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, views dismantling public education as a mission from God.
Wisconsin attributed its suspension of the privatization program to increased test scores and new criteria for grading schools – but months of resistance from public school staff, students and community organizers ultimately achieved the win.
At first glance, the appeal of a tuition freeze is obvious: the bills directly benefit students and can be written, passed and enforced in just months. But not everyone is on board, for good reasons.
Wisconsin's former champion of campaign finance reform is working more closely than ever with PACs to get re-elected – prompting questions about his credentials as a progressive leader in 2016.
Just as Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 dismantled the security and stability of union protection in K-12 education, recent tenure changes threaten a fair hiring and firing process in the University of Wisconsin System.
Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
It is clear that authoritarian fascists, in the United States and elsewhere, do not want education that promotes critical thinking.
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
The burgeoning pro-democracy, anti-Trump movement known as 50501 expects to drive tens and possibly hundreds of thousands to protest in 1,000 cities and towns on Saturday.
Yarvin saw the “red pill” as the realization that the Enlightenment ideals he came to associate with “the cathedral” and democracy are actually a poison leading to societal decadence and decline.
It is clear that authoritarian fascists, in the United States and elsewhere, do not want education that promotes critical thinking.
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.
In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
The burgeoning pro-democracy, anti-Trump movement known as 50501 expects to drive tens and possibly hundreds of thousands to protest in 1,000 cities and towns on Saturday.
In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.
The only thing overshadowing the evil of the regime is its incompetence. And the people are only just beginning to realize the power we have.
As the American public continues to publicly stand up to the administration, Trump’s grip on power will eventually slip.
In many European countries, the far right holds or shares power. Democracy is in crisis.
If Trump indeed tanks your 401(k) to make himself and his friends even richer, the opposition party should make that the centerpiece of their attack heading into next year’s election.