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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Part Two In recent years Charles Darwin’s explanation of evolution through natural selection has been challenged by an alternative theory called Intelligent Design. ... more Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Part One In recent decades Charles Darwin’s explanation of evolution through natural selection has been challenged by an alternative theory called Intelligent Design. ... more   One Nation, One Standard main page One Nation, One Standard Aired 5/10/2007 “The Hispanic community doesn’t care about education as much as other minority groups.” This is the controversial claim of Herman Badillo’s immigrant education reform manifesto, One Nation One Standard. Badillo himself embodies the idea of immigrant ascension. Orphaned as a young boy in Puerto Rico, he surmounted the hurdles of the New York public education system to become the first ever Puerto Rican member of the House of Representatives. Originally a champion of bilingual education, Badillo now believes it prevents immigrant children from engaging in American society. Today Think Tank sits down with Herman Badillo to discuss his journey, how to fix public education and what the Hispanic community can do to succeed in America.   Read the full transcript   Herman Badillo     Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, former U.S. Congressman and author of One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrant Groups. Originally Aired: 5/10/2007     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. The American Musical, Part 1   aired 5/17/2007 Uncovering Clemente, Baseball’s Last Hero   aired 11/9/2006 Miss Manners: Why Manners Matter   aired 11/2/2006 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.