Tag Archives: schools

Another side to the story – Cali schools and immigrants

Posted on June 15, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A TPOL correspondent shared this with us. Is this true, or just more propaganda? Remember, both sides of all major issues use propaganda. Readers, share your thoughts with us. From an unnamed California school teacher…. As you listen to the … Continue reading →

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Public school corruption and charter schools

Posted on May 22, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The failure of SCOTUS to make a decision on the Oklahoma Catholic charter school case is another reason that we must separate schools – education – from the state – government. And in doing so, liberate millions of Americans – … Continue reading →

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“Public schools” again demonstrate their dangers

Posted on February 14, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Several of us here at TPOL have been chided by family and friends because we “hate” public schools. Of course, it is difficult to briefly explain to someone the failings, risks, and consequences of public schools – or as we … Continue reading →

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Where are all the workers?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We are seeing it constantly. Truckers badly needed! Fast food workers wanted urgently! Massive shortage of teachers! Miners in short supply! Call center operators needed – apply now! Timber and lumber workers and operators wanted NOW! But just as noticeable … Continue reading →

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Speaking of education … ban the nasty stuff!

Posted on February 10, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Courtesy of a correspondent from the ever-deeper blue Colorado: Preschool Regs: Wow, how surprising that government funding for “private” preschools has brought new government regulations of them. Here is an indicative line from the CPR report: “There was also a last-minute save for … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: should we stay or should we go?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Rob Morse recently published this at his website, Slow Facts. It is very much worth sharing, and asking outselves these questions. Starting with How should we stop evil? Rob: I observed an advanced training course for armed defenders in school. … Continue reading →

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The FedGov, schools, religion, and free trade

Posted on July 25, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: this is a rewrite and republication of the commentary “Federal government good at micromanagement but…” published on 17 May 2023. For some reason (please tell us), very few readers thought that commentary was worth their time (and for … Continue reading →

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Who are the racists?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In last Friday’s news was a report that the FBI has determined that the Minneapolis Police Department has an established pattern of use of excessive force and discrimination against minorities, especially blacks and AmerInd people. This is a follow-up to … Continue reading →

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Hey, wanna play “school,” kids?

Posted on June 29, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Not in Hawai’i, it seems. My grandchildren and their friends in the neighborhood and at church love playing school. And they do learn and teach each other a lot. Especially with a nearby parent or grandparent to push in just … Continue reading →

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Saving Our School Children from Politicians

Posted on June 22, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s note: This is based on a great story by Rob Morse, published at his Slow Facts webzine, about Tennessee. But it is important for us in every State. Across the Fifty States, politicians have left our students defenseless, and … Continue reading →

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