Written by: Patrick Galvin Now that Healthcare Reform has already been implemented, a smaller but almost as contentious new Reform is being debated: Education Reform. Today, the state of Colorado made one of the most conspicuous efforts to date to push that reform further by drastically changing its teacher-tenure laws. Among other provisions, it is requiring that pay be more closely tethered to improvements in student performance, as opposed to years of experience.
Written by: Mike You have to have been living in Christina Aguilera’s sex dungeon to not have heard about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico this past month (or maybe you’ve been too preoccupied with the oil spill you haven’t seen her new video…). At this point, the spill is the largest in the history of the country, with every living, breathing Republican looking to capitalize on the current administrations response (or lack thereof) towards the event. The environmentalists are all crying the end of the world as the Democrats look to save face in what is sure to be a landmark event in the Obama years.
Written by: Mike Every now and then we need a break from the usual political drivel on the site. Instead of quoting a CNN article, or trying to conjure up a referendum on world piece, it’s sometimes refreshing to take a different, less serious approach.
Enjoy the video after the break!
Written by: Mike Typically we see politics spilling over into sports; lawmakers looking to make a name for themselves by investigating a league or owners playing the politics game to get a new stadium. Very rarely do we see sports spill over into politics. But with the new immigration law in Arizona, a few groups are taking the chance to make a statement. The Governor of Arizona took the time recently to discuss why she passed the law she did, but in terms even Joe the Plumber can understand.
Written by: Patrick Galvin Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed additional measures onto Arizona’s new illegal immigration law, intended to ensure that racial profiling does not become an issue regarding its implementation.
Written by: Patrick Galvin Yesterday was Tax Day, and with taxes comes debates about taxes, and hence the fledgling Tea Party decided to protest, holding many events nationwide to vocalize displeasure with government policies.
Written by: Patrick Galvin President Obama has been campaigning world-wide for reduction in nuclear forces and increased protection of nuclear material, so they may not end up in the hands of terrorists. Ukraine has decided to bolster this initiative by laying down their nuclear arms.
