Roads and readiness should be the measurements by which we evaluate government stimulus spending. Our national vitality and security are at stake. see more

The war on tobacco has taken a back seat to recent social politics, but the World Health Organization has brought smoking back to the table with its request to extend Restricted ratings to films depicting tobacco use. see more

Seven of the 10 Republican candidates who were labeled “pro-education” by the Arizona Education Association were knocked out in the primaries Tuesday, making it even more important for students to vote this November.

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Some colleges have created move-in programs that help make the parent-freshman separation as painless as ripping off a Band-Aid. see more

Glenn Beck’s rally “Restoring Honor” drew hundreds of thousands to the Lincoln Memorial on the same date 47 years after the March on Washington. Beck may claim that he and his followers need to “reclaim the civil rights movement,” but he is certainly in no position to do so. see more

When it comes to education, we should be more concerned with the quality of the graduates we are producing than the quantity. see more

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Twitter continues to make headlines, literally and figuratively. In the advent of Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s recent fine, one must evaluate the power of the tweet. see more

Boo to “Avatar: Special Edition.” Nothing says ‘sore loser’ more than re-releasing this movie. Nothing against the blue people, but will you just go away already? see more