Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

America COMPETES

Scott McLeod

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Both Will

Richardson

and Andrew

Pass

blogged about tonight’s conversation with Senator Lamar Alexander regarding

the proposed America COMPETES legislation. I will be participating in that

conference call too. FYI, here’s the complete list of ‘edubloggers’ who are participating:

Alliance for School Choice

Irrelevant

Education

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The Past

The deep and enduring history of universal basic income

While the concept stretches back centuries, it has garnered significant attention in recent decades.

The Past

10 of the most legendary rulers from ancient history

From Ramses II to Alexander the Great, these leaders helped shaped the world we know today.

The Present

The previous experience of every US president since Theodore Roosevelt

What qualifies someone for the top position in American government?

Strange Maps

Why the U.S. has had more vice presidents than presidents

Trump is #45 but Pence is #48 – and other strange consequences of the curious office of vice president.

The Present

What is the Green New Deal?

The Green New Deal is an ambitious attempt to fight climate change, but is it destined to hit the political skids?

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