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Why We Don't Celebrate Men's History Month (Yet!)

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As we observe Women’s History Month and get ready to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, I’ve heard more than one man complain that there is no “Men’s History Month.” Why is there a month that honors women, they ask,…
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In Defense of Print Books!

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Traditionally printed books, like photo albums, are becoming a rare commodity. Yes, eBooks and digital storage seem to help us simplify and streamline. However, I dread the demise of print books, and I hope they’ll always have a place in…
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What Politicians Could Learn from Dr. Seuss

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March 2 marks the 109th birthday of Dr. Seuss, inarguably the world’s most popular and beloved children’s author and illustrator. Yet most adults know that Dr. Seuss’ themes go well beyond child’s play and embrace topical social issues.…
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Latino Student Test Scores Still Lag Behind

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A report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), what some refer to as the “National Report Card,” examines data and test scores of students in public and private schools across the nation. In five states, Florida,…
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Are You Cut Out to Work from Home?

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Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo, has the Internet ablaze with her memo to her “Yahoos,” published on All Things D, in which she states that as of June of 2013, all employees who were hired as telecommuters will instead be required to…
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Will Mothers Be the Champions of Gun Control?

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Two months have passed since the Newtown tragedy, and while most of us are able to continue our lives as usual after our initial shock, disbelief and horror, the parents of the 20 children killed that day cannot. The families of the teachers…
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What if the Next Pope Were a Woman?

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Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation announcement has re-sparked the debate about diversity in the Catholic Church: It’s time for a Black Pope! It’s time for a Latino Pope! An Asian Pope! But…what about a female Pope? What if instead of…
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It’s Time for Real Gun Control Legislation

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The time for gun control legislation in the U.S. is now. The Obama administration is poised to do good by the American people by making assault weapons illegal and taking them out of the hands of individuals. If Obama does not do this, with…
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Morgan Freeman on Black History Month

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February is Black History Month and while we all agree on the importance of celebrating black history, some (like the illustrious Morgan Freeman) don’t feel it should be focused on just one month of the year. He states his case in this sound…