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Questionable Circumstances: Maryland School District Commits to “Distance Learning” This Fall
On Tuesday, the school board for Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) in Washington County, Maryland, voted unanimously (7-0) to continue “distance learning” into the new school year. The decision has…
by Jon Rodeback on July 17, 2020

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Los Angeles Teachers Union Says the Quiet Part out Loud
Teachers unions are a powerful interest that is fighting aggressively to throttle the economic recovery and prolong the coronavirus lockdowns. One might joke that they are channeling the spirit of…
by Michael Watson on July 15, 2020

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Ban Police Unions!
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, there has been a mass call to end police brutality. It’s time for a change. Let’s ban police unions!…
by CRC Staff on July 14, 2020

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A Clarifying Moment for Teachers Unions
Late last week, we noted the Fairfax Education Association (FEA), the National Education Association–affiliated teachers association in Fairfax County, Virginia, had opposed reopening any in-person instruction until a SARS-COV-2 vaccine…
by Michael Watson on July 9, 2020

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Teachers Unions for Perpetual Lockdown
As states and municipalities pursue phased reopenings of economic and social life amid the novel coronavirus, workers are headed back to work. But some workers are finding teachers unions to…
by Michael Watson on July 2, 2020

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Why It Can Be Easier to Get Fired for a Headline Than Police Brutality
Over the weekend, conservative Twitter personality Neontaster (@neontaster) made an observation based on recent events at major newspapers and in major-city police departments: "It’s easier to get fired for a…
by Michael Watson on June 16, 2020

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SEIU Chapters Allegedly Forging Signatures to Collect Membership Dues
At the end of March 2020, the Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit watchdog group, filed five forgery lawsuits against local chapters of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in California, Oregon,…
by Jonathan Harsh on June 15, 2020

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Social Conservatives, Can Unions Make It Any Clearer They Hate You?
Critics of the pseudo-religion of contemporary left-progressive activism, including many social conservatives, expressed outrage over an internal revolt among New York Times staff opposed to a Republican senator’s opinion piece.
by Michael Watson on June 10, 2020

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Little-Known Secrets Blocking Police Union Reform
In recent weeks, tens of thousands have marched in the streets demanding accountability for incidents of alleged police brutality. In a surprising and welcome development, even progressives have acknowledged the…
by Michael Watson on June 9, 2020

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Nurses’ Union Using Coronavirus Chaos to Promote “Medicare for All”
For all the harm they do, pandemics such as COVID-19 at least shine a light on the crucial expertise and bravery of healthcare professionals, giving people in the United States…
by Sarah Lee on May 21, 2020