By Vince Bielski, RealClearInvestigationsJune 10, 2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio—On a bright morning in May at the Columbus Collegiate Academy Main, orderliness is on display. Students in khakis and blue tops carrying bulging backpacks walk briskly in line through the front doors of the single-story brick building – looking like young people who really want to be… Continue reading ‘No Excuses’: Can a Return to Traditional Discipline Save Public Schools?
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The Human Cost of Biden’s Border Policies
Joe Biden took executive action to limit asylum seekers at the border. This sudden and isolated attempt to distract American voters from 3 ½ years of disastrous open border policies is far too little and far too late. Being a son and grandson of immigrants, I have deep respect for the immense contributions to our country… Continue reading The Human Cost of Biden’s Border Policies
Parents on a Mission: How One Activist Group Aims to Reclaim American Schools
Parents Defending Education (PDE) is an advocacy organization founded in response to concerns about the increasing influence of activist agendas in K-12 schools, particularly highlighted during the pandemic. Recently, PDE joined a Title IX lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s new rules on including transgender athletes in women’s sports. RealClearEducation had a conversation with Nicole Neily,… Continue reading Parents on a Mission: How One Activist Group Aims to Reclaim American Schools
It’s Time To Investigate the Virginia Retirement System
Documents obtained by the American Accountability Foundation have revealed that Virginia retirees’ pension funds are being used to implement a far-left agenda. This is an outrageous betrayal. Pension fund managers should be focused on maximizing returns, not on pursuing ideological goals. The Virginia Retirement System (VRS), a state agency that manages the pensions of hundreds… Continue reading It’s Time To Investigate the Virginia Retirement System
Despite Warnings, Biden Admin Finalizes Rule That Could Cripple Many Offshore Oil Companies
In June 2023, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed a rule that would require stricter financial assurance standards for oil companies operating in the Outer Continental Shelf. This costly rule became final on April 15, 2024, but in the 10 months since its initial proposal, BOEM did nothing to alleviate concerns for smaller companies… Continue reading Despite Warnings, Biden Admin Finalizes Rule That Could Cripple Many Offshore Oil Companies
Inflation Isn’t a Bug in the System, It’s a Feature
May brings more bad economic news for hard-pressed American households. “Transitory” inflation remains firmly entrenched at rates equal to or higher than those reported at the start of 2024. The Labor Department reports this week that the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, it’s official measure of the rate of change in the retail price of a… Continue reading Inflation Isn’t a Bug in the System, It’s a Feature
To Change the World, Protest Less, Study More
Congratulations class of 2024! Today we celebrate your high school graduation. High school graduation is America’s national “coming of age” tradition. Today, you are adults. Your future is finally yours. Gen Z is America’s most educated generation ever. Your strong political opinions surely account for the “generation gap” between you and your parents and, especially… Continue reading To Change the World, Protest Less, Study More
Should You Believe Faulty U.S. Crime Stats or Your Own Lying Eyes? It’s a Tough Call
Car theft, above, might be a better barometer of the state of crime than other measures. Unlike other crimes, they tend to be logged accurately — and have risen markedly. By James Varney, RealClearInvestigationsMay 14, 2024 Americans can be forgiven for suffering from whiplash regarding law and order. In recent weeks the Biden administration and… Continue reading Should You Believe Faulty U.S. Crime Stats or Your Own Lying Eyes? It’s a Tough Call
Entrepreneurs Face Major Headwinds Due to Big Government Policies
The specter of stagflation has returned. On April 25th, The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that GDP only grew by 1.6% in the first quarter of this year, well below expectations. Consumer spending on goods actually declined in the quarter as ordinary Americans are financially tapped out. The report also showed inflation remains stubbornly high, continuing a recent… Continue reading Entrepreneurs Face Major Headwinds Due to Big Government Policies
Recognize the Spanish Contribution to American Independence
May 8th is Gálvez Day in Pensacola, Florida. A celebration of Bernardo de Gálvez, commander of the Spanish force that defeated Britain at the 1781 Siege of Pensacola, it recalls the Spanish role in the American Revolution. The day, however, should be more than a local holiday. It should be recognized throughout the nation as… Continue reading Recognize the Spanish Contribution to American Independence