Category Archives: Fighting Stupidity

A study (PDF) released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education shows that only 25% of college graduates were “proficiently literate,” that is, “using printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one’s goals, and to develop one’s … Continue reading →

Tasha Henderson, of Edmond, Okla., was distressed by her 14 year old daughter’s poor grades in school, her being late for class and mouthing off the teachers, and came up with a rather unique punishment. She made Coretha stand at … Continue reading →

Verizon Communications, Inc., has received the first Quills Corporate Literacy Award for its work in promoting literacy. Continue reading →

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that football players suffer an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments later in life as a result of repeated head injuries sustained while playing football. Continue reading →

A report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development shows that Americans are getting dumber compared to their counterparts in other countries. Continue reading →

In order to promote their new book, Write It Right: The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros, authors Dawn Josephson and Lauren Hidden have declared August 22 National Punctuation Day. Continue reading →

The American public education system is dumbing down your kids and preparing them for a life of mediocrity. Continue reading →

We see examples of stupidity all around us every day. From the driver who turns right from the left lane, to the waitress who can’t add or subtract, we are surrounded by it. As the premise of this site is to eradicate stupidity, I’d like to hear from you on how that might best be accomplished. Continue reading →