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Roll Call: Biden takes aim at Trump-era tax cuts — and his own campaign promise
The Winston Group’s David Winston writes in today’s Roll Call about President Biden’s recent promise to let the expiring provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expire. Biden didn’t just violate his pledge to not raise taxes on anyone making under $400,000; he shattered it with his boast
The Electorate’s Response To The Latest Wave Of Campus Protests
Over six months after the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, tensions on college campuses have flared again. The latest round followed the testimony of Columbia President Nemat Minouche Shafik in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce April 17. Protesters have staged sit-ins and other disruptive
When Is A Student Ready For Algebra 2?
Grade inflation has been a frequent topic we have explored at length. Related to the topic of grade inflation is the concept of mastery. At what level of achievement is a student sufficiently ready to graduate to the next level of subject matter? And how does this level translate to
Roll Call: ‘Unholy alliance’ – Congress needs to act as global crises threaten West
In today’s Roll Call, the Winston Group’s David Winston writes about the present national security challenges. For the United States, the Biden administration and Congress, the challenge is not to respond to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as isolated situations — but act together to support a broader, comprehensive policy strong
Elite Schools Get Failing Grades On Campus Antisemitism
Six months after the Hamas attacks in Israel and the controversy that rippled across college campuses in its aftermath, the Anti-Defamation League unveiled its first Campus Antisemitism Report Card. The report looks at 85 colleges and universities, which include schools with the highest levels of Jewish student enrollment as well
What’s The Matter With Congress?
Congressional job approval is at historic lows with Gallup’s latest rating at a dismal 15-81 approve- disapprove. A recent survey of Congressional staff by the Congressional Management Foundation revealed significant frustration on Capitol Hill, but also a few bright spots. 1.) The desire for bipartisanship still exists. There was broad agreement among staff respondents that it