Libby Sternberg

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Gender Policies

By Libby Sternberg | February 8, 2005

These days, most women are as active in the workplace as men, but commentator Libby Sternberg says that one-size-fits-all policies based on the working patterns of men don’t necessarily address the needs of working women.

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Party Problems

By Libby Sternberg | January 25, 2005

Commentator Libby Sternberg thinks that Republicans in Vermont and Democrats around the country have something rather surprising in common.

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Support for college credit in high school

By Libby Sternberg | May 3, 2004

Commentator Libby Sternberg is concerned a program for advanced high school students may not get the support she says is deserves.

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Admiration for Condoleezza Rice

By Libby Sternberg | April 20, 2004

Commentator Libby Sternberg thought that Condoleezza Rice’s testimony before the September 11th Commission was both impressive and authoritative.

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Summer flight

By Libby Sternberg | September 2, 2003

In anticipation of Labor Day and the traditional end of summer, VPR commentators have been recalling “Summer Times” of the past that continue to have meaning today. Here’s commentator Libby Sternberg with memories of summer dreams.

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Watching political polls

By Libby Sternberg | August 20, 2003

Watching candidates compete for position in the approaching Democratic Presidential Primary has inspired commentator Libby Sternberg to reflect on what constitutes a winning strategy

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Defining public education

By Libby Sternberg | July 14, 2003

Commentator Libby Sternberg recalls a supreme court decision that begs question, “What is public education”?

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Rewarding good teachers

By Libby Sternberg | July 1, 2003

Commentator Libby Sternberg thinks that more could – and should – be done to reward exceptional teachers.

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The Left and Iraq

By Libby Sternberg | March 27, 2003

Commentator Libby Sternberg says that for those whose anti-war sentiments may be colored by their distrust of President Bush, there are other perspectives worth considering.

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Who you callin’ rich?

By Libby Sternberg | January 22, 2003

Commentator Libby Sternberg reflects on perceptions of wealth and the Bush tax proposal.