Charter schools are about to get a reality check. As someone who has observed the breakneck pace of the growing charter school movement up close, Greg Richmond, who leads the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), is taking a step back. “We didn’t start this mo... Read more...
As Electronic Arts prepared to market Medal of Honor Warfighter, the latest version of its top-selling video game released in October, it created a Web site that promoted the manufacturers of the guns, knives and combat-style gear depicted in the game. Among the video game giant’s marketing... Read more...
Organic farming is widely perceived to be a healthy, more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional agricultural techniques. But its role in providing for an increasingly crowded planet remains unclear with its merits hotly contested. New research looks set to refuel the debate re... Read more...
Should right-wing hate be aimed at children? I’m certain you agree that the answer is a resounding “No!” I’m talking about kids who are taking the heat for their parents’ commitment to progressive activism - the struggles for peace, human rights, civil liberties, economic justice, a... Read more...
Energy companies should not drill for crude oil in Arctic waters because the environmental risks are too high, Total SA Chief Executive Officer Christophe de Margerie told the Financial Times on Wednesday. The newspaper, which operated behind a pay wall, described de Margerie's comments as t... Read more...