Zero Tolerance policies penetrated American schooling in the early 1990s. A generation later, it could be argued that the verdict is on the effectiveness and damage of this approach. However, Zero Tolerance policies are now more destructive than ever, especially for poor and minority students.We covered this topic in depth in the Kids Are Not Defective series, but because this is still such an important issue, I wanted to use today's show to offer some effective talking points in your schooling vs. education discussions.

Zero Tolerance policies penetrated American schooling in the early 1990s. A generation later, it could be argued that the verdict is on the effectiveness and damage of this approach. However, Zero Tolerance policies are now more destructive than ever, especially for poor and minority students.

Zero Tolerance policies penetrated American schooling in the early 1990s. A generation later, it could be argued that the verdict is on the effectiveness and damage of this approach. However, Zero Tolerance policies are now more destructive than ever, especially for poor and minority students.

Ma’an – 19/01/2014

GAZA CITY – A young Palestinian man and a child were injured on Sunday morning after Israeli air forces launched three strikes across the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip hit a motorcyclist on Saftawi Street near Jabaliya, injuring the driver and a number of passersby.
Two other airstrikes in the central and southern Gaza Strip left no reported injuries.

al-Manar | January 19, 2014

The US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford has ordered foreign-backed opposition figures to take part in the international peace conference, noting that there are many changes in Saudi policy regarding the Syrian crisis.

Press TV interview with Ralph Schoenman | January 19, 2014

Press TV has conducted an interview with Ralph Schoenman, author of Hidden History of Zionism, from Berkeley, California, to discuss Israel’s use of nuclear bombs to terrorize and dominate populations with the help of the United States.

Trend News Agency
January 19, 2014
Senator: U.S. have no better partner than Georgia
By Nana Kirtzkhalia

Tbilisi” U.S. have no better partner than Georgia, senator James Inhofe on Sunday after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and members of the Government of Georgia.

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Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts
Erich Maria Remarque: Selections on war
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Erich Maria Remarque
From The Road Back (1930)
Translated by A.W. Wheen

by Judith Curry A few things that caught my eye this past week. Silent Sun The BBC has a very nice article Is our sun falling silent?  Excerpt: “I’ve been a solar physicist for 30 years, and I’ve never seen … Continue reading →

Diana Durand (L) has been arrested in connection with illegal campaign contributions allegedly made to the 2010 campaign of New York Republican Congressman Michael Grimm (R)

DW | January 17, 2014

With scant energy and mineral reserves of its own, and nuclear plants mothballed since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan is investing heavily in exploring beneath the oceans for resources that will power its future.
Seabed off coast of Japan

Democracy can be so messy… and sometimes even unpedictable. Why bother if you can get away with it? Last night we looked at how Republicans in our country are trying to replace democracy with plutocracy. Egypt has gone even further.

Since TIME's report warning of regime's Hitleresque "red shirts" stockpiling weapons to assault protesters in Bangkok there have been 3 grenade attacks aimed at protest leaders and one shooting critically wounding a protest guard. January 19, 2014 (ATN) -  "Occupy Bangkok" protesters rising up against the US-backed dictator Thaksin Shinawatra and his proxy regime in Thailand are now the target of daily terrorist attacks carried out by the regime itself.

In this edition of the Questions For Corbett series, James tackles your queries on the Sunni-Shia myth, the April 6th movement, neoliberalism vs. libertarianism, cancer rates, self-publishing, the IPCC and much more. We also hear from a listener who has started implementing solutions in his own life and talk about ways of supporting this research.
For those with limited bandwidth, CLICK HERE to download a smaller, lower file size version of this episode.

I think my health has actually improved since Satanic religionist right extremist Bryan Fischer blocked me from his deranged, anti-American twitter feed.

Its open mind Friday on the Jack Blood Show.  Researcher, artist, musician, certified “crackpot historian” and 23rd degree Discordian Adam Gorightly joins Jack, and live callers. Weirdness ensues.
Website: AdamGorightly.com

Week 2 starts off with a bang! Guest Susanne Posel from OccupyCorporatism.com stops by to discuss the TPP fast track, usual suspects and their dirty corporate deeds.

Bombings in the capital resumed today. Meahwhile, news out of Anbar province was scarce, perhaps due to militants streaming into the province. Overall, at least 40 people were killed and 94 were wounded.

Magrittte's "Son of Man"by KenIn his e-newsletter/blogpost this week, "Ce n'est pas un newsletter," New Yorker cartoon editor pays tribute to the surrealists on the occasion of an exhibition of the work of René Magritte at the Museum of Modern Art.

 

 
The Daily Star
DAMASCUS: A Palestinian minister on Tuesday accused “terrorists” fighting to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of blocking aid access to the Yarmuk refugee camp in southern Damascus.

Trend News Agency
January 15, 2014
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-NATO relations elevated to level of strategic cooperation
By Saeed Isayev
Baku: During the 20 years of membership to the Partnership of Peace program, relations between Azerbaijan and NATO have elevated to the level of strategic cooperation, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Jan. 15 at a press conference held in Brussels.

Trend News Agency
January 17, 2014
Germany ready to continue to support Turkish air force
The civil war in Syria continues to pose a threat to Turkey, and the German government will continue to give support to the Turkish air force as part of the NATO mission, Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Anadolu Agency reported

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Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts
Giuseppe Berto: Selections on war
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Giuseppe Berto
From The Sky Is Red (1947)
Translated by Angus Davidson

Let’s Break a Deal


First it was MSNBC’s Chris Hayes who Rips AIPAC & Those 16 Iran War Democrats, now Jon Daily Nails AIPAC driven Congress for  imperiling the prospect of peace with Iran because of immaturity and a lack of self-control.

By Judith Curry | Climate Etc. | January 16, 2014

The hearing is now concluded, I’m on a plane flying back to Atlanta.

To be allowed into polite society you must believe certain Lies your Banker Occupied Government deems to be as adequate signs of your submission to their authority to control your thoughts.
The underlying Lie is that if you believe their lies No Harm will come to you and your family.

 Diffuse, conveniently means- lacking conciseness- Which tells us that this new 'diffuse' AQ will be what ever it is needed to beThe product will remain the same. Saw some articles promoting the meme over the past couple days. Something has got to be up!Who Are You Calling “al-Qaida”?

 
 
By Finian Cunningham
For many Palestinians today the conflict in Syria is a source of deep shame. This is because large numbers of Palestinian men have joined the ranks of the foreign-backed extremists trying to destabilize the Syrian government of Bashar al Assad.

 Experts agree that the chemical weapons attack in the Syrian capital of Damascus could not have happened the way the US government contends

My recent discussion with Ed and Ethan about NVC and a few other subjects.
Check out their show here.

From EdandEthan.com:
Brett Veinotte, host of the School Sucks Podcast, joins us to talk about the history of the school system. Stick around after the extro music for an extended conversation on non-violent communication and Ethan’s affinity for more abrasive forms of communicating.

My recent discussion with Ed and Ethan about NVC and a few other subjects.Check out their show here.From EdandEthan.com:Brett Veinotte, host of the School Sucks Podcast, joins us to talk about the history of the school system.

My recent discussion with Ed and Ethan about NVC and a few other subjects.
Check out their show here.

From EdandEthan.com:
Brett Veinotte, host of the School Sucks Podcast, joins us to talk about the history of the school system. Stick around after the extro music for an extended conversation on non-violent communication and Ethan’s affinity for more abrasive forms of communicating.

After Obama's speech defending the incompetent and corrupt U.S. spy agencies, Democrats who disapprove of the way he has continued the Cheney NSA agenda that completely guts the Constitution, were in an awkward position. How to disagree with his bullshit authoritarian stand without completely trashing him. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley gave it a try:

Image: According to the Thai regime USCongressman Michael Turner sent a letterto US President Barack Obama condemn-ing ongoing protests as "antidemocratic"and implored the president to publiclysupport upcoming Thai elections featuringa party openly run by a convicted criminal,who so happens to have close ties to WallStreet.January 18, 2014 (ATN) - What began as just biased, slanted reporting is now taking shape as a concerted and focused campaign to back the regime of unelected, exiled di

For this article, I want to discuss the recent "activities" and actions by those in what I have always known to be the fraud "truth movement".....

All too often "bipartisan" has come to mean Democrats being led down the path to slaughter by transpartisan conservatives. It's not just Republicans who are screwing working families… it's also the Republican wing of the Democratic Party-- the Blue Dogs, New Dems and their fellow travelers, like Steny Hoyer and Steve Israel.

By Richard Edmondson | Fig Trees and Vineyards | January 17, 2014

By Andrew Mills | RINF Alternative News | January 17, 2014

The US Now Backs a “Code of Conduct” for Space, Instead of a Legally Binding Treaty to Ban Space Weapons

by Judith Curry  “If you see something, say something.” For background, recall these previous posts on scientists and advocacy. Michael Mann’s op-ed Michael Mann has an op-ed in the NYTimes If you see something, say something. Excerpts: In my view, … Continue reading →

"Expanding Nationwide in 2016?" It doesn't look that way any longerToday, New Jersey's embattled corrupt governor, Chris Christie, isn't in icy New Jersey. He's in sunny Florida… raising money for one of the few governors even worse than himself: Rick Scott. But even Scott is steering clear.

Palestine Information Center – 17/01/2014

GAZA — The Israeli occupation authority escalated its violation of international laws and human rights conventions in its jails and interrogation centers, human rights report said.

Welcome to http://NewWorldNextWeek.com — the video series from Corbett Report and Media Monarchy that covers some of the most important developments in open source intelligence news. This week:
Story #1: Devastating Dossier on ‘Abuse’ by UK Forces in Iraq Goes to International Criminal Court
http://ur1.ca/gfolx
ICC Urged to Investigate War Crimes of UK Politicians During Iraq Conflict
http://ur1.ca/gfolz

Americans don’t know much about geography. In 2006, three years into the bloody War on Iraq, 63% of Americans aged 18-24 couldn’t find the “target-rich” nation on a map. To be fair, only half could find New York State on a map, so it is unsurprising that, in spite of its then-dominance of the news […]

After 34 years of enmity, Tehran and Washington are heavily invested in the success of a deal over Iran’s nuclear program achieved through teamwork. Now the political future of Iran’s new moderate president, Hassan Rouhani, depends on this issue. “Resolving the nuclear impasse is President Rouhani’s signature policy initiative,” Mohsen Milani, a professor of politics […]

Webster G. Tarpley, Ph.D. PressTV January 15, 2014 [download video] [download audio]

Note the "free WI FI" promise right there on the window.by KenThis is a good-news, bad-news -- or perhaps glass-half-full, glass-half-empty -- story about open Internet access. No, we're not talking about the recent DC Circuit Court of Appeals overturning the FCC's none-too-vigorous attempt at mandating "Net neutrality," or equal access for all content providers, opening the way for ISPs to offer higher speed for higher pay, very likely putting pressure on poorer providers.