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The Wrong Debate About College
November 06, 2011
A recent Intelligence Squared debate tackled the proposition that “Too Many Kids Go to College.” Arguments in favor: the cost of higher education is rising… more
Risk/Return: 2 Paths to Fixing the Jobs Crisis
November 03, 2011
[T]wo teams squared off last month to debate the question of whether Congress should pass President Obama’s jobs plan – piecemeal, if necessary. The debate,… more
Too Late to Debate Obama Stimulus Plan
October 27, 2011
There was really no point to any further debate, but I went to the debate, anyway. It was part of the Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate… more
Is Going to College Worth the Investment?
October 25, 2011
The value of a college education is under attack. While more U.S. students are enrolled than ever before, a perfect storm of soaring costs, rising… more
Decisive Vote Says “Congress Should Pass Obama’s Jobs Plan- Piece By Piece” At Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate
October 25, 2011
Last night NYU’s Skirball Center saw an overwhelming victory for the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate, “Congress Should Pass Obama’s Jobs Plan – Piece By Piece.”… more
A Victory for the President’s Jobs Plan (Sort Of)
October 25, 2011
Earlier this week, President Obama, ardent lover of three-word mantras, introduced a new slogan for his American Jobs Act: "We can't wait!" The president exhorted… more
Are Too Many Americans Earning Four-Year Degrees?
October 18, 2011
“True or false: too many kids go to college.” That was how John Donvan, an ABC News correspondent, began a debate last week about the… more
Ideas Week Squares Off Over Need for College
October 16, 2011
The Intelligence Squared Foundation, which hosts and televises Oxford-style debates in New York, recently made its Chicago debut on Oct. 12 with the premise that… more
Resolved: Robert Rosenkranz is Working to Restore Intelligence and Civility--One Debate at a Time
October 14, 2011
"My parents were communists,” volunteers Robert Rosenkranz, “but not in any sophisticated way.” It was just a part of the New York “left-wing milieu.” Rosenkranz… more
An Open Letter to Peter Thiel
October 13, 2011
So, here is my challenge to you: Why don’t you put your money and energy behind your convictions? If you indeed believe that we are… more
