Alex Priest

March 13, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Get Your Politics Off My Education

This is insanity. – The Board removed Thomas Jefferson from the Texas curriculum, “replacing him with religious right icon John Calvin.” – The Board refused to require that “students learn that the Constitution prevents the U.S. government from promoting one … Continue reading

February 26, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Arguing Against College… and Missing the Point

It’s hard for me to think of too many things that I’ve disagreed with more strongly than this article right here. Titled “The Case Against College Education” and published in Time magazine, Ramesh Ponnuru tries to argue that we’re pushing … Continue reading

January 25, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Social Justice Camp DC: The Cause Behind DC’s Causes

Last Friday and Saturday, I attended Social Justice Camp DC (on Twitter). I’ve spent over a week thinking about what to write about my experience meeting, interacting and learning from these amazing people, and to be honest, I’m still kind … Continue reading