Head of the class: Money is needed to expand use of AP tests
In many high schools, college-bound students all take similar courses to prepare themselves for the world of higher education. This pre-college equation often includes Advanced Placement courses, which allow students to do college-level coursework and earn credit toward an undergraduate degree. Ann Arbor's Huron High School was recently named as one of 230 public schools in the country that has an average of more than one AP test taken per student.
An end to equity: Perot's policy amounts to discrimination
While the fight for equal civil rights has been productive and led to societal change for many groups, the gay community's battle has just begun. Discrimination and persecution has found another outlet in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals. Their battle is not only for equal rights or equal pay; they are also fighting outright discrimination in the form of hate crimes and violence. This group of citizens has an uphill battle against ignorance and intolerance -and they have just been dealt another blow.
Tax dodgers hurt us all by shirking responsibility
Anyone who picks up their monthly paycheck to see it wittled away by both federal and state fingers is bound to be a bit upset. Seeing, in some cases, more than a third of your income virtually disappear can in no way be a good feeling.
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