Michael J. Feuer, the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University, is the author of the book “Can Schools Save Democracy? Civic Education and the Common Good.” In a discussion with host Mike Palmer, Feuer delves into the crucial role of education in tackling some of society’s most … Read more
Democracy and higher education have a positive relationship. The growth of universities in the United States coincided with the country becoming more democratic. While the early colleges were founded in British colonies under a monarchy, the emphasis on research, teaching, and educating the whole student flourished as democracy took hold. Despite the stain of slavery, … Read more
Late-night hosts have been vocal in their support for Kamala Harris and have discussed the repercussions for the Trump campaign following a racist joke about Puerto Rico made at his Madison Square Garden rally. Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel used his 19-minute monologue on Tuesday to address Republicans. He acknowledged the division in the country, attributing … Read more
“ Should the future of our society be determined by the leaders of major tech companies? According to Nobel economics prize winner Simon Johnson, giving too much power to a small group of billionaires will come at the expense of the public interest. The British-American economist, who teaches at MIT, also emphasized that the advancement … Read more