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education1 year ago

"Mike Pence Takes on Teaching Role at Grove City College After 2024 Presidential Bid"

Former Vice President Mike Pence will be teaching a course at Grove City College as a distinguished visiting fellow for the new Center for Faith and Public Life, focusing on the presence of Christian faith in public institutions. Pence will provide thought leadership through speaking and writing, interact with students, and teach a course with the college president. Pence expressed his honor in serving as a visiting fellow, emphasizing that faith and engaging in public life are not mutually exclusive.

via CBS Pittsburgh|
#center-for-faith-and-public-life#conservative-christian-school#education
education2 years ago

"Carolina Ranks 4th Among Publics, NC Universities Stack Up in 2024 Best Colleges Rankings"

UNC-Chapel Hill has been ranked as the 4th best public university in the United States and 22nd overall in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings. The university has consistently been among the top 5 public universities for over 22 years and is also recognized as the best value among public institutions for the 19th consecutive year. UNC-Chapel Hill excels in various academic disciplines, including nursing, management, marketing, undergraduate business, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the university is ranked 9th for Best Colleges for Veterans, reflecting its commitment to military and military-affiliated students.

via The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|
#academic-excellence#affordability#education
ethics2 years ago

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's Book Controversy: Ethical Dilemmas and All-Expenses-Paid Trips

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's staff has been actively encouraging public institutions, such as colleges and libraries, to purchase her books, resulting in at least $3.7 million in earnings for her since joining the court in 2009. Documents obtained through open records requests reveal instances of taxpayer-funded court staff assisting with Sotomayor's book ventures, a practice prohibited for members of Congress and the executive branch. While the Supreme Court does not have a formal code of conduct, critics argue that such promotional efforts risk damaging the court's public standing and place individual justices above the institution itself. Sotomayor's publisher, Penguin Random House, has also played a role in organizing her book events and has had matters before the court in which Sotomayor did not recuse herself.

via New York Post |
#book-sales#ethics#public-institutions
ethics2 years ago

Ethical concerns arise as Justice Sotomayor's staff pushes for book sales at schools and libraries

Documents obtained by The Associated Press reveal that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's staff has urged public institutions, such as schools and libraries, to purchase her memoir or children's books, resulting in at least $3.7 million in earnings for her since joining the court in 2009. The documents show taxpayer-funded court staff performing tasks for Sotomayor's book ventures, which is prohibited for members of Congress and the executive branch. While the Supreme Court does not have a formal code of conduct, this conduct raises concerns about the misuse of taxpayer dollars and the potential for conflicts of interest. Sotomayor's publisher, Penguin Random House, has also been involved in organizing her book events and has had cases before the court in which Sotomayor did not recuse herself.

via NPR|
#book-sales#ethics#public-institutions
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court Justices' Ethical Dilemmas: Book Promotions and Campus Visits

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's staff has been actively encouraging public institutions, including libraries and colleges, to purchase her books, which have earned her at least $3.7 million since joining the court in 2009. The documents obtained through public records requests reveal that taxpayer-funded court staff have been involved in organizing speaking engagements and book signings for Sotomayor, a practice prohibited for members of Congress and the executive branch. While Sotomayor's actions raise ethical concerns, the Supreme Court lacks a formal code of conduct, allowing the justices to largely write and enforce their own rules. Critics argue that such promotional efforts risk damaging the court's public standing and place individual justices above the institution itself.

via OregonLive|
#book-sales#ethics#politics
ethics2 years ago

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's Staff Promotes Book Sales and Ethical Dilemmas

Documents obtained by The Associated Press reveal that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's staff has frequently urged public institutions, such as colleges and libraries, to purchase her books for events she attends, resulting in at least $3.7 million in earnings for her since joining the court in 2009. The documents highlight instances of taxpayer-funded court staff engaging in activities that would be prohibited for members of Congress and the executive branch, raising ethical concerns. While Sotomayor's publisher, Penguin Random House, has also played a role in organizing her book events, the Supreme Court lacks a formal code of conduct, allowing the justices to largely write and enforce their own rules. Critics argue that such promotional efforts risk overshadowing the institution itself and damaging the court's public standing.

via NBC News|
#book-sales#ethics#public-institutions
politics2 years ago

Sotomayor's Staff Urged Institutions to Purchase Her Books

Documents obtained by The Associated Press reveal that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's staff has urged public institutions, such as colleges and libraries, to purchase her books during events she attends, resulting in at least $3.7 million in earnings for her since joining the court in 2009. The documents show that taxpayer-funded court staff have been involved in organizing speaking engagements to promote her books, a practice prohibited for members of Congress and the executive branch. While the Supreme Court does not have a formal code of conduct, this conduct raises ethical concerns and risks damaging the court's public standing. Sotomayor's publisher, Penguin Random House, has also played a role in organizing her talks and has had cases before the court in which Sotomayor did not recuse herself.

via The Associated Press|
#book-sales#ethics#politics
technology2 years ago

Twitter Reverses Course, Restores Free API Access for Government Weather and Transit Alerts

Twitter will allow public institutions such as transit agencies and the National Weather Service to post large volumes of automated tweets for free, provided that the accounts doing so are "verified gov or publicly owned services." This comes after a backlash to Twitter's paid plans, which restricted third parties from easily accessing Twitter's application programming interface. However, it is unclear how Twitter plans to ensure that critical public safety and transit accounts will be "verified" without forcing institutions to pay for API access.

via CNN|
#api-access#automated-tweets#paywall