A word on Al Franken and Donald Trump #MeToo
Some appreciation for the nuance of attraction is required as we hear about case after case of powerful men taking advantage of women.
Social Studies
I’m concerned about a #MeToo backlash
#MeToo has led to the outing of powerful men who have clearly abused and harassed women. Some people look more long-term.
Sleep plays an important role in memory
Sleep helps our brain strengthen memories, and good sleep therefore can help us learn. But that same strengthening can also get in the way.
Grad student tuition waivers should be tax-free
What will the eventual tax reform legislation Congress finally passes contain? Not sure yet, but a few parts of it have us concerned.
On protesting the national anthem & Pledge
2 Houston-area students sue their school district because teachers ostracized them after they refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pa. school settles in case of denying pro-life club
A school dist. in Pa. announced an out-of-court settlement that will allow a student club considered anti-abortion to exist.
Gunman opens fire inside a rural Texas church
A gunman is dead after he killed possibly more than 20 people at a Baptist church in rural Texas this Sunday morning. Children included.
Federal tax reform would wipe out key deductions
Proposed tax changes are in play in Congress. We feel compelled to oppose them because they would negatively affect schools.
Closure of DNAinfo Chicago is hard to swallow
The closure of another local news bureau will have a negative impact on stories that are national or international in scope.
Misconstrued photo leads to Barrington H.S. lawsuit
A lawsuit alleging defamation of character has been filed by 6 IL girls against their high school district, the principal, & supt.