Alabama gets a ‘free lunch’

School children in select school systems in Alabama are on a free school lunch and breakfast program under USDA.

School children in select school systems in Alabama are on a free school lunch and breakfast program under USDA.

Several dozen Alabama school districts are offering free lunches to all students this year.  Economists have long claimed that “There’s no such thing as a free lunch!”  Although I don’t think that Alabama schools have proven economists wrong, this case illustrates a challenge of limiting government.

School systems offering free lunches this year, according to…

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Nation has lost its ability to disagree civilly

Thomas Jefferson, in an official portrait as President of the United States by Rembrandt Peale.

Thomas Jefferson, in an official portrait as President of the United States by Rembrandt Peale.

My Dad used to say that it’s better to keep quiet and let people think that you are stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.  Sorry, Dad, I didn’t follow your advice.

Thomas Jefferson, America’s third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, helps illustrate the problem.Disagreement on values and ideas…

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London trip combines ‘passion’ and learning

RMI study abroad gives students a chance to study and travel, fulfilling what many would describe as 'passion'

RMI study abroad gives students a chance to study and travel, fulfilling what many would describe as 'passion'

Traveling internationally has always been a passion of mine. When the opportunity arose to immerse myself in both my passion and my academic pursuits, I knew I had to jump at the chance. The Risk Management and Insurance study abroad trip to London solidified my decision that RMI is where I belong.

During our time…

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