The Perils of Foster Care
Hartford Courant staff writer Charles Proctor asked child welfare professionals in Connecticut about the recent study performed by Joseph Doyle on foster children, which we posted about here. This study is being considered the first empirical evidence that children taken out of the home have more problems with teen pregnancy and illegal behavior, and also [...]
A Most Fatal Ailment
The ancient Greek historian and essayist Plutarch is said to have written that “an imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.” If such is true, then the United States has fallen deathly ill. Consider the following report by Paul Harris in The Observer: Welcome to Richistan, USA [...]
Now Introducing, Schizophrenic Mice
In today’s installment of “On the Cutting Edge of Research,” Reuters is reporting that “scientists have genetically engineered mice that develop the physical and psychological characteristics of schizophrenia.” I am not making this up. The article goes on to say that, “when these genetically altered mice matured, they showed increased agitation in open spaces and [...]
US Med Students Study for Free in Cuba
This CBS Evening News story by Kelly Cobiella raises some interesting questions. The story tells about 12 US medical students who are graduating from Medical School in Cuba, having been given six years of free education and training in exchange for a commitment to serve needy communities back in the US. Cobiella interviews one of [...]
Victory for Citizen Activism in Cranston?
According to the Projo, there is talk of a resolution on the horizon for the concrete plant opponents in Cranston. But it may just be talk. In fact, it sounds decidedly like just talk if John O. Mancini, lawyer for Cullion, doesn’t even know about the proposed resolution, as he suggests in the article. From [...]
Linkin’ Log (for 07-29-07)
If you’re not outraged or concerned, then you’re not paying attention… • Certain Degrees Now Cost More at Public Universities—As if being unable to afford tuition at a private university were not bad enough, the New York Times reports that some students who attend public universities are beginning to find themselves priced out of certain [...]
Cleavage Crisis! Cover the Children’s Eyes!
Our vigilant press just gave us a penetrating report on the President’s lower bowel, now there’s a new crisis. Hillary Clinton wore a v-neck sweater, and there were reported sightings of…cleavage.
Parking Ordinance and Emilio Navarro’s Response
Council member Emilio Navarro was good enough to send a copy of the ordinance which was defeated on Thursday night. You can read the full ordinance here. Council Member Navarro provided this accompanying email: Here is a copy of the amended ordinance that died in committee. The argument against the ordinance was it was “anti [...]
Detaining Justice: A Guantánamo Tale
Almost a year ago, I wrote a piece in which I decried the rash and immoral acts perpetrated by the Bush administration since 9/11, ostensibly in the name of national security. Specifically, I took exception to the unjust and Kafkaesque detainment of alleged enemy combatants at the Guantánamo military prison. Despite some shift in the [...]
Michael Moore Subpoenaed for Trip to Cuba
According to this article from UPI, Michael Moore has been served a subpoena to appear in court because of the trip he took to Cuba. BURBANK, Calif., July 26 (UPI) — Michael Thursday said the Bush administration has served him with a subpoena regarding his trip to Cuba during the making of his new film, [...]
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