Senator and 2020 presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) generated a slew of headlines last week by unveiling a policy proposal aimed at eliminating student loan debt and making all public … READ MORE
Education
College Admissions Scandal Calls Into Question Federal Higher Ed Policy
The recent college admissions scandal, in which several celebrities were caught bribing college officials to guarantee their children's acceptance, has heightened the debate about economic opportunity in America. Because while … READ MORE
An Unlikely Pair is Teaming Up to Curb Sisyphean-Like Student Loan Laws
In a famous tale from Greek mythology, a man named Sisyphus is punished by Hades, god of the underworld, by having to push a large boulder up a hill. The … READ MORE
New Report Exposes Milwaukee Public Schools’ Refusal to Sell Unused Property
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, a state-based think tank, released a report this week entitled “What Comes Around Goes Around” that describes how the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) … READ MORE
Is It Worth It For Congress To Continue Funding Higher Education?
Congress is currently debating the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. The committee which oversees education has so far conducted hearings on the affordability of college, the cost and risk … READ MORE
How the Tax Bill Impacts Next Year’s College Football Season
Whether it be the joys of winning a conference championship or a heartbreaking snub by the selection committee, college football has once again solidified itself as one of the most … READ MORE
20% of College Students Surveyed Say It’s OK to Use Violence Against Controversial Speakers
There is a growing sentiment among adults that young Americans lack the basic understanding of U.S. civics. While it is hard to decipher if this sentiment is a “my generation … READ MORE
Profiles in Waste: GSA, Agencies Fail to Safeguard Computers for Kids
‘Profiles in Waste’ is a series highlighting some of the smaller abuses of your tax dollars. Although small compared to viral billion dollar waste, effective oversight means finding the small … READ MORE