Author: Maya Edwards
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The Truth About ESG: A Coordinated Cartel or a Sustainable Movement?
A general counsel from a Fortune 500 company recently shared with me a common narrative that many senior corporate executives have experienced regarding ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards enforced by a network of large funds and NGOs. Companies that have enjoyed years of spectacular returns boosted by their growing use of energy renewables and…
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The Importance of Studying Western Civilization in Modern Universities
Russell Kirk, a conservative academic, argued in his essay “Cultural Debris” that civilizations are held together by moral and intellectual principles rather than force of arms. For the West, those principles are exemplified by its canon, which is a complex tapestry woven from historical and philosophical threads. However, the state of the modern university has…
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Oklahoma Approves Charter Application of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School: A Step Towards School Choice
Oklahoma regulators have approved the charter application of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. The school will provide a Catholic, academically rigorous program that focuses on the needs of underserved, rural, and special-needs students. This development is part of a larger movement towards school choice,…
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Oklahoma Approves Charter Application for Catholic Virtual School
Oklahoma regulators have approved the charter application of the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a development that is part of a larger movement towards school choice. The school will provide a Catholic, academically rigorous program and will focus on the needs of underserved, rural, and special-needs students who will receive public support. Reactions…