The once quintessential American dream of homeownership seems to have faded into the realm of fantasy for numerous renters, according to a recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Future Practice. The Washington Times stories: White House
Read More...If you want to increase access to the American dream, there’s one simple trick. But there’s a catch: It’s not a very politically correct reality. Simply put, to optimize any kid’s chance at success, he needs to grow up with married parents. A new book, “The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind,” shows just how starkly a child’s life can be affected based on whether he grows up with married parents or a single parent. “[M]ounds of social science evidence … shows how the odds…
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Read More...Republicans on state Dream Act: It's to make us look racistSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)The latest line, peddled on a conservative radio talk show: Democrats' purpose in sponsoring the legislation — aimed at making undocumented college students eligible for state financial aid — was to make Republicans look racist. After being passed by … us republicans – Google News
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