Opinion
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Calif. Law Regulating Video Games Struck Down
Opinion -A 2005 California law aimed at restricting the sale or rental of violent video games to minors and requiring a warning label on certain games violated the U.S. Constitution’s free speech protections, a federal appeals court has ruled. -
N.J. Cable Operators Testing ‘Free’ Wi-Fi
Opinion -Moving into an area where many city governments have failed, Comcast is testing a free wireless Internet service for its subscribers in parts of New Jersey, collaborating with a fellow cable operator. -
N.Y. Pols Move to Restrict Video Games
Opinion -New York state lawmakers are weighing several bills aimed at regulating video games, including one to restrict the sale of games containing “various degrees of profanity, racist stereotypes, or derogatory language” or including “actions -
Obama Cranks Up the Thermostat
Opinion -On the campaign trail in May of last year, Barack Obama chastised Americans for failing to make sacrifices to address global warming. Upon entering the White House, however, the new president seems to have forgotten about leading by example. -
California Rejects Oil Agreement between Industry and Greens
Opinion -The California State Lands Commission has rejected an agreement by industry and environmental groups that would have allowed environmentally friendly oil production off the coast of Santa Barbara. -
Poll: Global Warming Ranks Last in Public Concern
Opinion -Global warming ranks dead last among U.S. voters’ priorities, according to a Pew Research Center Poll showing Americans are relatively unconcerned about global warming and are becoming less concerned each year. -
School Choice Rejected in Virginia
Opinion -Virginia state senators killed two school choice bills in February, but supporters are continuing their efforts and say the issue is ripe to gain a foothold. On February 17 the state Senate Finance Committee derailed its version of a proposal by Del. -
Tax Credit Program Could Save Nevada Millions of Dollars
Opinion -Facing a budget crisis and with nearly half the state’s fourth-graders not reading at grade level, Nevada could solve both problems simultaneously with a large-scale tax credit scholarship program, according to a new study. -
Century-Old School Proud to Be Part of Choice Program
Opinion -Located on West Ruby Avenue in Milwaukee, Atonement Lutheran School is a gem whose luster first emerged during the gloomy 1920s. -
2009 April School Reform News: Arizona Parents Support Choice
Opinion -The April 2009 issue of School Reform News reports on the ongoing battle over school choice options in Arizona, where a state representative is seeking to halve the tuition tax credit while parents are rallying for even more choice. -
Society Insults Members by Honoring Hansen
Opinion -James Hansen, director of NASA’s Goddard Institute, has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the American Meteorological Society’s highest award, the Rossby Research Medal. -
Top Scientists at Conference
Opinion -The second International Conference on Climate Change featured some of the world’s leading climate scientists. In addition to keynoters Czech President Vaclav Klaus, MIT scientist Richard S. -
Indiana Mulls Strict Teacher Laws
Opinion -Indiana teachers will face a much more rigorous application process if several proposed bills aiming to keep sex offenders out of the state’s classrooms become law.In January state Sen. -
Charter Schools Dominate National Honor Roll
Opinion -Charter schools make up 14 percent of the top-performing public schools nationwide despite accounting for only 5 percent of the public schools in operation, according to a new survey. -
Wisconsin Bill Endangers Oldest Voucher Program
Opinion -A bill introduced in the Wisconsin legislature aims to impose new standards and accountability measures on schools in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, which allows low-income students to attend private and religious schools at no charge. -
Virtual Schools Turn to K12 for Content
Opinion -As students and parents seek alternatives to traditional public schools, many are turning to online programs—such as K12, Inc. -
Federal ‘Equal Pay’ Bill Could Spur More Litigation
Opinion -President Barack Obama both kept and broke campaign promises when he signed the first bill of his administration. -
Reworked Mortgages Have Huge Default Rate
Opinion -Six months after having their mortgages reworked as part of a government effort to reduce the number of foreclosures and firm up the housing market, more than half the homeowners affected are back in default, according to independent analysts and John -
Cutting Employee Pay Could Solve State Budget Woes
Opinion -As state governments consider ways to address budget shortfalls and stimulate economic activity, public employee pay is once again coming under close scrutiny. -
Idaho Towns Set Up Wi-Fi; Experts Skeptical
Opinion -Municipal wi-fi operations are not just for big cities anymore. Smaller towns are trying their hands at providing “free” high-speed Internet access to their residents. -
Illinois Lawmaker Aims to Protect Kids from Violent Video Games
Opinion -An Illinois state legislator, having withdrawn a controversial bill aimed at curbing minors’ exposure to sexually explicit material in video games, has submitted a new one.State Rep. -
CDC Can’t Link Human Health to Great Lakes Water Pollution
Opinion -The best available scientific data show no firm connection between Great Lakes water pollution and human health effects, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has concluded after an eight-year study. -
Dams Help Bald Eagles Extend Range in Nevada
Opinion -Animal biologists conducting their annual midwinter count of bald eagles around lakes Mead and Mohave are reporting growing numbers of the majestic birds in the two Colorado River reservoirs. -
Arizona Court of Appeals Overturns Mall Subsidy
Opinion -Christmas is long over for retailers in Phoenix, Arizona. But for one shopping mall developer, it ended before it even began.‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve when the Arizona Court of Appeals struck down a $97.
