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Fix the Mess
Republicans will never get enough votes to repeal and replace Obamacare until they realize their real problem. Moderate Republicans are addicted to Medicaid and conservatives want more free market measures. There are ways to accommodate both sides and pass a bill. Read More
July 19, 2017
Policies
Nevada Moves to Combat Pot Bottleneck
CARSON CITY, Nev. —- Nevada has moved to reduce supply problems at recreational marijuana stores that have faced overwhelming demand for newly legal pot and the possibility of their shelves going empty. Regulators approved emergency rules that would speed up licensing for pot distributors, a sticking point that launched a legal battle and threatened the […]
July 19, 2017
Disparities
Repeal Would Make Native American Uninsured Rates Skyrocket
The number of Native Americans without health insurance would increase sharply if Republicans in Congress succeed in repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report. The report, from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, says that proposed cuts to Medicaid and to the subsidies that reduce out-of-pockets costs for […]
July 19, 2017
Disparities
Omaha Adopts Reforms After Native American Man’s Death
OMAHA, Neb. — The mayor of Omaha is forming a Native American advisory board and local police officers will receive training on indigenous culture after a man died in police custody last month. City officials and leaders in the indigenous community met June 28, more than three weeks after the death of unarmed Native American […]
July 19, 2017
Other News
“Repeal Now” Plan Collapses Too
The seven-year Republican quest to undo the Affordable Care Act appeared to reach a dead end on Tuesday in the Senate, leaving President Trump vowing to let President Barack Obama’s signature domestic achievement collapse. Mr. Trump declared that his plan was now to “let Obamacare fail,” and suggested that Democrats would then seek out Republicans […]
July 19, 2017
Disparities
Princeton Student: Crowd Fund My Health Insurance
When Nasir Ismael ’21 found out that he had been accepted to the University, he was as ecstatic as any other student. With the help of the financial aid office, he was able to assure his ability to matriculate this fall. But for Ismael, a native of East London whose parents emigrated from Bangladesh to […]
July 19, 2017
Policies
Panel Asks FDA to Review Opioid Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should review the safety and effectiveness of all opioids, and consider the real-world impacts the powerful painkillers have, not only on patients, but also on families, crime and the demand for heroin. That’s the conclusion of a sweeping report Thursday from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. […]
July 19, 2017
Other News
Suburban Living Reduces Dementia Risks
Living in the suburbs could help protect you from dementia, a study found. People in poorer areas were far more likely to show the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease than those who lived in wealthier districts. Scientists believe factors such as pollution, limited access to healthy food or space to exercise and low levels of […]
July 19, 2017
Students
Higgins’ Ouster at Claremont Colleges Reignites Faculty Speech Controversy
Dr. Jonathan Higgins, an educator and advocate for social justice issues that affect the Black and LGBTQ community, was recently fired from his position with the Queer Resource Center of Claremont Colleges in California, because of his “tweets and social media presence.”
July 18, 2017
Students
Veterans Groups’ Objective: Defend Educational Protections
After hearing that the Trump Administration is taking action to decrease students’ financial rights, 33 veterans and military service organizations have been voicing their concerns of how badly these actions will harm veterans and their families.
July 18, 2017
Students
Recently Retired President Simpson Forever Open to Change
At a time when community colleges are more important than ever in providing access to higher education, Dr. Bob Simpson of Cypress College feels great satisfaction in facilitating the process and strengthening the available content.
July 18, 2017
Students
Harvard’s Graduate Theater Program Suspends Admissions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University’s graduate theater program, which is housed within the critically acclaimed American Repertory Theater, will suspend admissions for the next three years. The move was announced in a Friday email from the ART Institute. In January, the school suspended admissions for one year after the program received a “failing” grade from […]
July 18, 2017
Students
Florida GOP Candidate: Guns Should be Allowed on Campuses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The leading Republican contender for governor says he supports allowing guns on college campuses and letting residents carry guns out in the open. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said Tuesday that there should be fewer “gun free zones” in the state. Florida legislators in recent years have considered several proposals to loosen gun […]
July 18, 2017
Students
University of Missouri Research Institute Closes Amid Cuts
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri System has closed its $10 million medical research institute as part of an effort to cut costs. The decision to close the International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine will affect 17 full-time and part-time employees through layoffs and contract non-renewals, university spokesman Christian Basi told the Columbia […]
July 18, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
What GI Bill Needs to Do
Swords to Plowshares recently conducted focus groups with 75 veterans at four San Francisco Bay Area universities to assess resource needs and supportive practices for veterans. Their experiences and insights inform our policy recommendations for the GI Bill. Many student veterans struggle financially despite the assistance of their educational benefits. Others are ineligible for the […]
July 18, 2017
Other News
Do Employers Value Online Degrees?
Online education has taken hold in our society. It offers great benefits. A person learns a specific field of study with an outcome of obtaining a degree and at the same time holding a full time job. And it offers the flexibility so that a student can work around a family or other obligations. An […]
July 18, 2017
Other News
University of Phoenix on the Rise
It has been a rough couple of years for the University of Phoenix. The upstart college founded in the 1970s by John Sperling aimed to provide higher education aimed specifically at working adults. In the late early 2000s, the University of Phoenix expanded its offerings to more directly compete with traditional higher education institutions, offering […]
July 18, 2017
Academics
Profile of “Typical” College Student Shifts
Citing data from a handful of recent surveys from Knewton, the Miller Heiman Group and Exult, eSchool News highlights how dramatically the typical college student has changed in just the past 10 years. According to the data from Knewton, 20% of the 20 million students attending colleges and universities in the U.S. are over the […]
July 18, 2017
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