Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago. Some states, including North Carolina, have revised these standards. But the devaluation of classic literature is widespread, shortchanging students’ writing competencies,...
To allow the mob to achieve its objective in removing Silent Sam would reward criminality, weaken the rule of law, and set a dangerous precedent. What might the next mob do?
If a "millionaire" gets a $2,500 tax break, compared to $150 for a bank teller, that doesn't make the system unfair.
The existence of competition in higher education is a positive force in driving reforms at the public campuses, while competition among taxpayer-subsidized hospitals generates better results than a hospital cartel or monopoly.
Environmental concerns are real and warranted, particularly when it comes to public health. The GenX chemical produced by Chemours has been found in water supplies and the impact on human health is still being explored. The company has installed carbon absorption units and promises a $100-million pollution reduction project. In the end, overall fluorochemical pollution...
