“Learning Styles” Likely Are Just A Myth
The idea that individuals have different “learning styles” is apparently not borne out by the evidence, according to recent research.
Posts by Chris Lawrence
About Chris Lawrence
Chris teaches political science at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, Georgia. He has a Ph.D. in political science (with concentrations in American politics and political methodology) from the University of Mississippi. He began writing for OTB in June 2006. Follow him on Twitter @lordsutch.
United Breaks Passengers’ Sanity
The background of the United incident, from an aviation law and policy perspective.
Why Debating Districts Misses The Larger Point
There are plenty of other factors that help our two major parties retain power.
Scottish Independence Referendum A Nailbiter
Scottish independence may be more likely than many think.
Parties Play to Win the Game
Parties are in politics primarily to win the vote of the median voter, not to join together and sing Kumbaya.
Where Huntsman Went Wrong
Huntsman’s tactics reinforced his fellow Republicans’ natural skepticism of his candidacy.
Explaining Obama’s Medical Marijuana Crackdown
Obama’s Justice Department continues its crackdown on medical marijuana, despite campaign promises to the contrary.
Gary Johnson Invited to Florida Debate
Two-term New Mexico governor finally gets to share the stage with Herman Cain.
Parliamentary Procedure and the Debt Ceiling Debate
How the reelection incentive and parliamentary procedure are affecting the debt ceiling debate in Congress.
University of Texas Professors: Already Teaching
Texas A&M professor finds serious flaws in college faculty productivity study.
TSA Workers Gain Right to Join Most Pointless Union Ever
TSA screeners will now have the right to join a union. Or at least a union that can’t actually negotiate much of anything.
The NFL Stadium Shakedown
The NFL’s “especially mercenary” push to extract new stadia from cities–even where the stadium’s practically brand-new.
