I received a letter yesterday from Harvard’s outgoing president Drew Gilpin Faust, asking me to close ranks against an oncoming political attack from a student-rights group that is demanding—brace yourself—that college acceptance standards be tied to scholarly excellence instead of accidents of birth. This “divisive” attack (the president’s word, not mine) from Students for Fair Admissions is attempting to […]
One couldn’t help but notice the ironic timing. One week after the release of results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed a historically large decline in student test scores during Covid-induced lockdowns, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten tweeted out approval of an article in The Atlantic calling for “a pandemic amnesty.” Apart […]
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Editors’ Note: It is no secret that The Prickly Pear believes strongly in the exceptional character of America since its founding as a Republic with individual sovereignty and government by consent of ‘We the People’. What is occurring today with the political party currently in control of the federal government is a direct result of […]
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Perhaps sensing a groundswell of a political backlash against politicians and officials, the Atlantic magazine, long a purveyor of progressive politics, has run a major article suggesting “amnesty” for people that abused their power, and abused other people, because of Covid. Interestingly, Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers (the teacher’s union) is making […]
I’m currently down here in the free state of Florida for a summit this weekend where I am one of the legal experts on the panel of lawyers (hence me being a day late in posting this week’s Substack). The lineup of speakers here has been phenomenal. Truly brilliant minds, all coming together to share […]
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Hillary Clinton’s 1996 groomer handbook It Takes a Village made the case that parents can’t do it alone; you need an active and involved community to raise your children for with you. “We all depend on other adults whom we know—from teachers to doctors to neighbors to pastors—and on those whom we may not—from police […]
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In the early Spring I began working on a documentary series for Independent Women’s Forum called “Identity Crisis.” The project tells the stories of four mothers whose daughters fell victim to gender ideology, two detransitioners who now warn of the harms this movement is causing, and one mental health professional who rails against her profession […]
Editors’ Note: We think the author is spot on – that our political elites, the media, and the public at large are currently living a delusional life. They simply do not recognize the serious nature of our financial situation. The markets however are starting to see the problem. Not only have we had the worst […]
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Tucson Unified School District gave employees $68 million in retention bonuses and vaccine stipends, according to Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo in a document given to the school board. Trujillo made the statement in a Sept. 13 report, which stated, “Over $68 million invested in our employees through the payment of retention and vaccine stipends.” Each full-time […]
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Election Day is coming, a ceasing of the endless and despicable character assassination ads, the ‘misinformation’, and vile vitriol issued forth regarding the candidates. If you are to take them at face value then you will be left believing that Kari Lake is a fraud, an enemy of all women’s reproductive rights, an ’election denier’, […]
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Affirmative Action: Does Diversity Offer a Sporting Chance?
/in Culture War, Education, Featured, Latest News, Liberty/by Paul SchwennesenI received a letter yesterday from Harvard’s outgoing president Drew Gilpin Faust, asking me to close ranks against an oncoming political attack from a student-rights group that is demanding—brace yourself—that college acceptance standards be tied to scholarly excellence instead of accidents of birth. This “divisive” attack (the president’s word, not mine) from Students for Fair Admissions is attempting to […]
After Destroying Your Kids’ Education, Teachers Unions Think We Should All Just Hug It Out
/in Education, Featured, Healthcare, Latest News, Politics/by Christopher JacobsOne couldn’t help but notice the ironic timing. One week after the release of results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed a historically large decline in student test scores during Covid-induced lockdowns, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten tweeted out approval of an article in The Atlantic calling for “a pandemic amnesty.” Apart […]
What This Election is About
/in Arizona News, Culture War, Economy, Education, Featured, Liberty, Politics/by Bruce BialoskyEditors’ Note: It is no secret that The Prickly Pear believes strongly in the exceptional character of America since its founding as a Republic with individual sovereignty and government by consent of ‘We the People’. What is occurring today with the political party currently in control of the federal government is a direct result of […]
The Atlantic Magazine Floats Covid Amnesty
/in Culture War, Economy, Education, Environment, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, Politics/by Neland NobelPerhaps sensing a groundswell of a political backlash against politicians and officials, the Atlantic magazine, long a purveyor of progressive politics, has run a major article suggesting “amnesty” for people that abused their power, and abused other people, because of Covid. Interestingly, Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers (the teacher’s union) is making […]
GOVERNMENT OVERREACH: Had Enough Yet?
/in Education, Latest News, Liberty, Midterms 2022, Politics/by Bobby Anne Flower CoxI’m currently down here in the free state of Florida for a summit this weekend where I am one of the legal experts on the panel of lawyers (hence me being a day late in posting this week’s Substack). The lineup of speakers here has been phenomenal. Truly brilliant minds, all coming together to share […]
It Takes a Village to Take Your Child
/in Culture War, Education, Featured, Latest News/by Peachy KeenanHillary Clinton’s 1996 groomer handbook It Takes a Village made the case that parents can’t do it alone; you need an active and involved community to raise your children for with you. “We all depend on other adults whom we know—from teachers to doctors to neighbors to pastors—and on those whom we may not—from police […]
Identity Crisis
/in Culture War, Education, Featured, Healthcare, Latest News, Liberty, Life Advocacy/by Kelsey BolarIn the early Spring I began working on a documentary series for Independent Women’s Forum called “Identity Crisis.” The project tells the stories of four mothers whose daughters fell victim to gender ideology, two detransitioners who now warn of the harms this movement is causing, and one mental health professional who rails against her profession […]
America Is Facing a Cycle of Doom But Nobody Seems To Care
/in Economy, Education, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, National Security, Politics/by Thomas C. PattersonEditors’ Note: We think the author is spot on – that our political elites, the media, and the public at large are currently living a delusional life. They simply do not recognize the serious nature of our financial situation. The markets however are starting to see the problem. Not only have we had the worst […]
Arizona School District Gave out $68 Million in Bonuses Using COVID-19 Emergency Money
/in Arizona News, Education, Featured, Politics/by Tom GantertTucson Unified School District gave employees $68 million in retention bonuses and vaccine stipends, according to Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo in a document given to the school board. Trujillo made the statement in a Sept. 13 report, which stated, “Over $68 million invested in our employees through the payment of retention and vaccine stipends.” Each full-time […]
Throw the Bums Out: You Have the Power
/in Economy, Education, Environment, Featured, Liberty, Politics/by Mark T. CiceroElection Day is coming, a ceasing of the endless and despicable character assassination ads, the ‘misinformation’, and vile vitriol issued forth regarding the candidates. If you are to take them at face value then you will be left believing that Kari Lake is a fraud, an enemy of all women’s reproductive rights, an ’election denier’, […]