I was invited to write about the Trump agenda for education by The New York Review of Books. This is a publication I love to write for, because it's the most distinguished literary-political-cultural publication in the nation. In addition, the editing process is arduous and careful. Every word, every sentence was carefully scrutinized. I happen…

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21.02.2025

Thom Hartmann: Does Putin Own Trump? | Diane Ravitch's blog

Thom Hartmann sees how obsequious Trump is towards Putin and wonders: "Does Putin own Trump"? Given that he has just given Putin everything he wanted in Ukraine, it's a natural question. Please open the link.

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21.02.2025

Timothy Snyder: Trump is a “Weak Strongman” | Diane Ravitch's blog

Timothy Snyder is a professor of history at Yale University, who has written many books about European history. His book "On Tyranny" was a bestseller. He writes a blog at Substack called "Thinking About..." Snyder writes: Americans have a certain idea of freedom. We are fine just the way we are and the only problem…

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21.02.2025

Mercedes Schneider: In Louisiana, Getting Vaccinated is Now a “Personal Choice” | Diane Ravitch's blog

Mercedes Schneider writes about a remarkable decision by Louisiana's top health official. He has decided that getting vaccinated should be a personal decision, not a mandate that applies to everyone. It's not possible to stop the spread of a highly contagious disease if vaccination is optional. Please open the link to read the order of…

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My Article on the Trump Agenda for Education | Diane Ravitch's blog

Thom Hartmann: Does Putin Own Trump? | Diane Ravitch's blog

Timothy Snyder: Trump is a “Weak Strongman” | Diane Ravitch's blog

Mercedes Schneider: In Louisiana, Getting Vaccinated is Now a “Personal Choice” | Diane Ravitch's blog

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