Every so often, a leftist thinker breaks free from the orthodoxy to point out that policies favored by “progressives” can have adverse consequences. When that happens, it’s worth paying attention. … Continue reading “A Book with a Kernel of Truth—and a Grain Silo of Nonsense”
In last year’s campaign for the presidency, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tried to attract votes with promises of free college. In the British elections earlier this year, one reason … Continue reading “If There’s a College Affordability Crisis, What Should We Do About It?”
During last week’s hearings on President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, Senator Bernie Sanders asked her, “Will you work with me and others to make public colleges … Continue reading “Hillary Clinton Lost, But Her “Free” College Idea Lives On”
Seemingly, nothing now stands between Hillary Clinton and the Democratic nomination, so it’s worth looking anew at her proposals regarding higher education. Back in May, Professor Gary Wolfram critiqued the … Continue reading “Hillary Clinton’s New College “Reforms””