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Volunteerism and Cash-Strapped Britain: Are U.S.-Style PTAs on the Way?
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyWhile reading the New York Times Motherlode blog the other day, I was struck by a piece about current trends in American education. Apparently, many public school districts in the United States are increasingly turning to parents in order to cover budgetary shortfalls. In some cases, it's the parent-teacher associations that are spearheading the movement to make up for things like teacher's salaries and supplies when school boards can't. In other cases, schools are making direct appeals to parents for monetary contributions, sometimes making them mandatory. There's a lot to say about this ...
Haiti Relief: Texting Wyclef Jean May Be a Waste of Money
By Joann M. Weiner - Politics DailyAmericans are a generous people. We very quickly and willingly open our hearts and our wallets to provide relief efforts to those in need. Roughly 8 out of every 10 Americans make a charitable donation that averages around $1,000 each year. In 2006, Americans contributed nearly $300 billion to charitable organizations. The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 provides just the latest outlet for this generosity. The Obama administration has pledged $100 million and is sending 5,000 troops to help the relief efforts in Haiti, the president announced the creation of the ...
While Wall Street Scores Big, Main Street Loses Out (Again)
By Joann M. Weiner - Politics DailyAs last week unfolded, the news for Wall Street seemed to get better and better, while the view from Main Street continued to look gloomier and gloomier. Many may wonder whether the economic recession could really be over when so many citizens are out of work, out of their homes, and out of food. To help sort out the conflicting state of the U.S. economy, here is an interpretation of some of last week's headlines. ...
Bush's Faith-Based 'Silent Revolution'
By Justin Paulette - Politics DailyPresident Bush recently hailed the efforts of "America's armies of compassion," celebrating 7 years of service under his Faith-Based and Community Initiative. The program ended years of blatant discrimination against religious groups, which President Clinton had barred from even competing for federal projects. The occasion raises the question of charitable giving, and the dispersions cast about in political circles regarding concern for the poor. Liberal have a propensity for claiming greater concern for the needy, branding conservatives as corporate misers unconcerned with the lower ...
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