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Correcting Six Mistakes from the Same-Sex Marriage Oral Arguments Last Week

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Did you miss the two and a half hours of oral arguments on same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court last week? James Phillips, visiting assistant professor of law at Brigham Young University, does a great job correcting six mistakes that were made (in some cases by the Supreme Court Justices themselves). Error Number One: Massachusetts Marriage Rates Have Stayed the Same Error Number Two: Because Some Men Leave Their Wives and Children, Marriage Does Not Help Keep Fathers Around Error Number Three: The Purpose of States’ Recognizing and Regulating Marriage is to Bestow Dignity on … [Read more...] about Correcting Six Mistakes from the Same-Sex Marriage Oral Arguments Last Week

Parents Saving 25% Less for College

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According to a new report from Sallie Mae, the student lender, there's been a 25 percent year-over-year decline in the amount of money parents are setting aside for future college expenses ($10,040 from $13,408). And 60 percent of parents lack confidence that they'll be able to pay for the future price of college. HT: Inside Higher Ed … [Read more...] about Parents Saving 25% Less for College

The Importance of Our Early Years

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J.C. Ryle: Youth is the seed-time of full age, the molding season in the little space of human life, the turning-point in the history of man's mind. By the shoot we judge of the tree, by the blossoms we judge of the fruit, by the spring we judge of the harvest, by the morning we judge of the day, and by the character of the young man, we may generally judge what he will be when he grows up. -J.C. Ryle, Thoughts for Young Men (available for $0.99 on Kindle) … [Read more...] about The Importance of Our Early Years

Designing the New American University

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This new book from Michael M. Crow and William B. Dabars looks fascinating. Crow has served as the president of Arizona State University (ASU) since 2002. He was formerly executive vice provost at Columbia University and a professor of science and technology policy (a field I almost pursued after completing my bachelor's degree). Dabars is a senior research fellow in the Office of the President and a research professor in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at ASU. Crow is widely regarded as one of the pioneering leaders in higher education. He speaks at workshops … [Read more...] about Designing the New American University

Who Do Young Adults Live With?

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Are young adults really moving back home at record rates? When they do move back home, what drives that decision? This interesting WSJ article argues that it's less about the economy and more about student debt. A few highlights: "The proportion of young adults aged 18 to 31 living with parents has hit 36% from 31% in 2005, and indebtedness—especially rising student debt—explains roughly 30% of this increase." … [Read more...] about Who Do Young Adults Live With?