For over forty years, I have been an educator. It may sound odd, but I think that the United States should give serious consideration
Author: Arthur Lieber
Since 1969, Arthur Lieber has been teaching and working in non-profit educational organizations. His focus has been on promoting critical, creative, and enjoyable learning for students in informal settings. In the 2010 mid-term elections, he was the Democratic nominee for US Congress from Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District.
Viet-ghanistan?
It may be too strong an adage to say the definition of insanity is to continue to do the same things with the expectation
The odd but simple figures about unemployment
On the first Friday of each month, the U.S. Department of Labor announces job numbers and unemployment figures for the previous month. During the
The Clintons and the Obamas: Being smart and learning humility
A common stereotype about Ivy League universities as well as other high prestige ones is that the students are arrogant, even snobby. That can
If you won’t talk about guns, you’re not a progressive
Progressives are often considered professorial, which in many circles is tantamount to being called wordy. Contrary to that questionable conventional wisdom is a definition
“Drill, baby, drill” – what a mess!
One of the favorite targets of Republicans is the Environmental Protection Agency. It’s not just the Agency; it’s the concept of protecting the environment.
Are men stupid?
In a special op-ed to CNN, Frida Ghitis wrote an article entitled, “Are men stupid?” If you toss out all the intelligent men in
Buffett Rule? Fairness? Republican curmudgeons just say no.
It’s a familiar script: 1. The Senate fails to pass a bill because even despite near uniform support from Democrats, the proposal does not
Why did it take so long to enroll Bella Santorum in the NRA?
I remember about fifteen years ago speaking with a rather well-to-do woman in St. Louis who was about to give birth. She said that
Ozzie Guillen and the Electoral College
Florida Marlin manager Ozzie Guillen voiced some opinions on Cuban leader Fidel Castro and was immediately suspended by Major League Baseball for five games.