OUR VIEW Vouchers remain a viable alternative
The editorial argues private school vouchers persist as a concept despite losses in Michigan and California. It highlights the Put Parents in Charge campaign funded by Ted Forstmann, its high profile advisory board, and a contrast with federal voucher proposals. It notes past efforts with John Walton and Walmart family dollars and urges private, not federal, paths to school choice.
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Hillsdale College treacherous glare over myth and truth
Thomas Lowell reviews the Hillsdale affair surrounding Lissa Roche's death and a new book by Roger Rapoport. He argues media narratives were overconfident, notes missing details in police work, and preserves Hillsdale's enduring values amid reputational damage.
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Ashcroft as Attorney General Pick Faces Liberal Backlash
Cal Thomas notes that President-elect Bush’s choice of outgoing Sen. John Ashcroft for attorney general ignites liberal anger and a debate over faith politics. The syndicated columnist cites Ashcroft’s views on government size, culture, and morality, contrasting them with Janet Reno’s DOJ.
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