By Dr. Harold Pease and John Kopp I have noticed a major difference in the level of performance of our incoming college freshman in the social science area the past ten years. Contributing factors are varied and probably include: the breakdown ... Read more
By Dr. Harold Pease By now most have heard of MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry’s recorded commercial in which she stated that children do not belong to their parents, but are instead the responsibility of the members of their community. She ... Read more
It is hard to believe that twenty years ago this month, April 19, 1993, virtually everyone in America, and perhaps the world as well, watched a group of religious “nuts” cremated in a fiery furnace. “They deserved it because they were a ... Read more
By Dr. Harold Pease Many may not be familiar with Article I, Section 7 of the U. S. Constitution that requires that “all bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.” This means that any law, which extracts ... Read more
By Dr. Harold Pease Take my talented friend Ellen who is a single mother with one qualifying child with a very modest adjusted income of $18,957. She paid no federal income tax in 2012, but did receive a “tax refund” of $3,500. With a ... Read more
By Dr. Harold Pease Are your city or county government leaders ICLEI members, or is your city an ICLEI city? If so, you, or they, may not fully realize that the United Nations has a big influence over your local government decisions. You need ... Read more