High School Dropouts: Stem the Tide or We All Pay (2)

Is there an answer?

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The socioeconomic issues in play here will not be overcome by any flavor-of-the-month, lip service campaign.  Raising awareness is barely scratching the surface when it comes to solving any type of problem. Here’s an idea that Keli Goff proposes that [...]

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Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

ACORN, Self-Help, Inc., Obama | Friends in Low Places (1)

American axis
President Obama has spoken well of the virtues of public service. On the surface of things, it is admirable to sacrifice one’s time and resources to help others in need. However, with the continuing controversy of the HR 1388 “mandatory volunteerism” bill inflaming the public’s sense of what is [...]

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Friday, March 27th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

HR1388 Passes House | Mandatory Volunteerism

GIVE…until it hurts
“Mandatory volunteerism” is one step closer to becoming a reality in America, thanks to HR 1388.
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D-NY] and 37 other co-sponsors introduced this public service bill to the floor of the House of Representatives, where both Republicans and Democrats combined to vote 321-105 in favor. Next [...]

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Friday, March 20th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow