A New Leader Confronts Catholics’ Disaffection

"Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, elected president of the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops last week, said Monday that the bishops faced the urgent task of stopping the huge exodus of Roman Catholics from the church of their birth."

Who Is Best Qualified to Run a School System?

"What kind of credentials do you need to run a school district? Especially a really big one? Is a degree in education a better predictor of a superintendent's success than, say, a track record of turning around distressed companies? These are hot questions in the education world right now. . ."

Lawmakers' Personal Wealth Rose 16 Percent Between 2008 and 2009

"Lawmakers' personal wealth rose 16 percent between 2008 and 2009 while many invested in financial and health care sectors under scrutiny by Congress, the Center for Responsive Politics said in a report released on Wednesday."

U.S. Latinos Leaderless, Survey Indicates

"Asked to identify their national leader, most U.S. Latinos could not name one, the Pew Hispanic Center reported Monday."

US Created 'Safe Haven' for Nazis, Report Says

"The United States created a safe haven for some Nazis after World Ward II, granting them entry even though government officials knew of their pasts, according to a U.S. Justice Department report detailed in today's New York Times."

Compensation of 30 Private-College Presidents Topped $1-Million in 2008

"The Chronicle's review of federal tax documents from the 2008-9 fiscal year. . .which included 448 chief executives, found 30 private college leaders who received more than $1-million in total compensation. In the previous year's report, 23 chief executives earned over $1-million."

The Virtues of Contrition

"Notre Dame’s president draws praise, despite risks, for his unusually forthright apology after the death of a student last month."