Here is a visual argument for the power of education. The graph on the left shows the “poverty workforce” of workers earning less than $23,000 per year for a family of four.  The right graph shows the total workforce. 

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By Alex Hallatt

From the Cartoonist Group.

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Longer commutes are associated with health issues. High blood pressure has been observed in commuters who drive more than 10 miles to work, and commuters who drive more than 15 miles each way are more likely to be obese. 

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A new CAP report suggests that observation in early childhood education has implications for administrative decisions, evaluation practices, and policymaking in K-12. There are lessons to be learned from observation in early childhood education that may be helpful as states and districts begin implementing more rigorous observation protocols for K-12 teachers.

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The number of federal aid recipients with graduate degrees is on the rise. The House GOP budget plans on cutting millions of dollars from the food stamp program [SNAP], hurting these people as well. 

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Medicaid costs are growing SLOWLY. Spending per person have hovered around a mere $350 over the past decade, with patterns fluctuating by state. Even so, no state has showed a dramatic spike in spending. See for yourself!

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Many European countries have engaged in austerity. Austerity can actually make it MORE difficult to get deficits under control. Greece, Portugal, Ireland, and Spain have been the leaders of this effort since 2009. 

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According to the NOAA, the past 12 months were the warmest 12 months in U.S. history since record keeping began in 1895. 

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Your mother might be more tech-savvy than you think. Moms love their smartphones, embrace social networking, and actively blog. Happy Mother’s Day, internet!

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America is pro-choice. 53% of Americans believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. The conservative attempt at a culture war over social issues is not likely to be successful. 

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