The Curious Case of Kiryas Joel by Lou Grummet and John Caher is a compelling and even-handed look at a precedent-setting case that “marked the first time in American history that a governmental unit was established for a religious group.” Carol Burris, executive director of the Network for Public Education Foundation, looked at the opt-out movement and this year’s New York State tests. The Lawsuit Reform Alliance has released its annual ‘Power of Attorney’ report. Tom Stebbins, the group’s executive director, explained the influence of the Plaintiffs’ Bar in state politics.
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