Political odd couple coming to WCU

Desperate for a quirky, last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? How about tickets to see one of America’s most happily mismatched couples? A married couple with divergent White House experience – James Carville and Mary Matalin – will bring their unique views of America to West Chester University, presenting “All’s Fair: Love, War, and Politics” on Friday, March 11, at 8 p.m. in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert…

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Mind Matters: Early childhood and the future

Recently, I happened upon a program on PBS, which was part of a series: The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation (see raisingofamerica.org). This media initiative, produced by California Newsreel, grapples with what I think is the worm eating at the heart of our country. The worm is our collective denial of the importance of a safe and supportive social…

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