The First Amendment prevailed today, in the Supreme Court’s 8-to-1 decision that hateful protests at military funerals are protected. According to Chief Justice Roberts, the court’s decision in the Snyder v. Phelps case, hinged on two factors: that the speech in question focused on a matter of public concern, and that the members of Phelps’… Continue reading First Amendment Trumps Privacy at Military Funerals
Author: Rebecca Tull
‘Tis the Season
Midnight Madness on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday… The season of consumption is upon us, but have you heard of Buy Nothing Day? The campaign, which aims to convince people to refrain from buying anything during the 24 hours after Thanksgiving, was created by artist and activist Ted Dave and is led by the folks… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
Education at the Movies
The fact that my daughter’s reading – or should I say pre-reading – skills were assessed less than a month into kindergarten has brought home the point that she is now officially part of “the system.” Three recent documentaries ask whether that “system” is working. Some expect the much touted Waiting for Superman to do… Continue reading Education at the Movies
Twittering in the Trees
Hear that lonesome whippoorwill? Then, again, maybe it’s a robin. Spring is in the air and the birds are tweeting in full chorus. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of bird is serenading as you wander across campus, check out the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s All About Birds Webby Award-nominated website. The online guide to… Continue reading Twittering in the Trees
Someone You Should Know About
Chicago native Dave Eggers is the author of six books, and is also an influential philanthropist, publisher, and screenwriter (Where the Wild Things Are, Away We Go). Among his titles are 2009’s Zeitoun, the nonfiction account of a Syrian-American’s experience surrounding Hurricane Katrina; 2006’s What is the What, the award-winning “approximate” account of one of… Continue reading Someone You Should Know About
Children’s Literature
Need resources fast for your Children’s Literature class? A fun, but still literary break from Hamlet? Or just some ideas on what to read your kids? The new Children’s Literature subject guide has links to MVCC’s collection of award-winning children’s literature, anthologies, poetry, fairytales, folklore, and more. Explore the many awards, associations, and journals geared… Continue reading Children’s Literature