Fallout of the nuclear option sparked by Senate vote
Federal judge J Harvie Wilkinson III argues in The Washington Post that ending filibusters for most presidential nominations endangers the center, worsens partisan toxicity, and risks long term consequences for judicial independence and minority rights. He cites Bipartisan blame and warns future pragmatism may fade as more ideological judges enter the bench.
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Editorial criticizes NMAA playoff home site rules
The piece argues the NMAA bylaw awarding home sites by past playoff results and coin flip unfairly punishes top seeds. It cites Goddard, Mayfield, Silver, Hatch Valley and Robertson, noting frequent road games for top seeds and a bias against successful programs across multiple rounds.
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St. Michael's
Feds' Three Tentacles in Common Core Series (Part 4)
The article previews continuing coverage of federal involvement in the Common Core, recounting prior grants and waivers totaling hundreds of millions and the Department of Education’s promise of large-scale reforms. It notes a 2009 shift where governors received billions in exchange for adopting college and career ready standards.
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Doonesbury and CCSS data drive under scrutiny
The piece alleges federal push in CCSS curricula plus a national data base gathering student data via inBloom linked to Gates Foundation. It cites PolitiFact disputing data collection claims and notes Georgia schools using DEAR DOCTOR K excerpts amid core exercise guidance.
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Newnan Times-Herald
inBloom
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