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2021- Liberty, freedom and homeschooling…

Posted on August 14, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

… in a world of masks, new lockdowns, social distancing and a hundred other things wrong with “public” schools. For the first part of this discussion of homeschooling and the public schools, please go HERE. I ended the first part … Continue reading →

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The coming Golden Age of homeschooling?

Posted on August 10, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

We are seeing more evidence that the future of homeschooling in these Fifty States is one of massive expansion. It is no surprise to those who are familiar with the concept and may nave even done homeschooling.  It is, I … Continue reading →

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The current target list for enemies of liberty

Posted on April 28, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

As the Beer Virus Panic continues, enemies of liberty are grabbing at the opportunities that crisis brings. They are targeting very specific parts of our God-given liberty, as hard as ever.

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Where does education fit into the Bill of Rights and the Constitution?

Posted on April 19, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

YES, another victim of the Great CoronaVirus Pandemic and Panic. Among her many other crimes, the recent degree by that evil monster in the form of a human woman who rules Michigan with an increasingly iron rod includes some zingers.

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Schooling

Posted on March 7, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

My parents were teachers and caught in the “public system” for many years back in the 1960s and 1970s, before my father found another career and my mother returned to private teaching (which she could do, teaching music and art). … Continue reading →

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Public schooling is fading fast – but there is hope

Posted on April 29, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As we read, day after day, how public (government-run, tax-funded) schools spiral downhill more and more rapidly here in the Fifty States, we find that the alternatives are alive, well, and growing more and more important. Around … Continue reading →

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Update – South Dakota civics test fails

Posted on March 11, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A quick follow-up on the South Dakota bill that would have required home-schoolers to pass a state-mandated (and -written) test on civics in order to get a valid high school diploma. It has (for now, at least) … Continue reading →

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Consistency is a rare jewel

Posted on March 5, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For me, integrity is the consistency of words and actions. Part of the way that you do that is to ask people questions on some of the most difficult issues that you confront. ‘Take me through where … Continue reading →

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The Russians aren’t coming – they’re here!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I should have paid attention. I knew it was coming, no, I knew that the situation was grave. After all, hadn’t the wonderful folks over at Think Progress warned me? But I didn’t pay attention.  And now … Continue reading →

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More blackrobe nonsense and insanity – mental illness in public schools

Posted on June 8, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I am reminded of the poster: “I was so shocked by being told I am delusional, that I almost fell off my unicorn.” It seems that at least one Federal Judge believes that mental illness should be … Continue reading →

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