Jonathan Karp

A former high school science teacher with a background in oceanography, I am interested in issues of human rights, environmental policy, and education. I am passionate about debating ideas in the public forum, and protecting freedom of speech within it. When I'm not working or writing for PolicyMic, I am also an avid reader, cook, and soccer player. Fun Fact: I once entertained the notion of buying a leather tie on the premise that it could be used on off-days as a belt. I still regret not buying it.

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Philadelphia's School System is Crumbling and It's an Early Warning Sign For America

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War On Halloween in Public Schools is a Symptom Of a Larger Sickness

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6 Things Americans Would Rather Talk About Than the Debt Ceilng

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Don’t Hate the Teacher, Hate the Game: 5 Insights from Teach For America’s Success in High-Poverty Schools

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Want to Keep School Funding Alive? Put An End to DonorsChoose

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Our Nation's Moms Were Behind PRISM All Along [Satire]

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Loss, Service, and the Obligations Of a Teacher

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Rand Paul Leaving GOP Boy Band For Solo Career [Satire]

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Jack Dorsey Mayor Run Should Be in St. Louis, Not New York

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4 Ways to Fix Washington's Gridlock, Which Was Caused By You in the First Place

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New York Times Tesla Controversy: Electric Car Future Strong Regardless Of Tussle

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The Second Amendment and Gun Control Can Co-Exist

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BREAKING: Santa Claus Killed and Captured By Navy SEALs, President Obama Declares Victory in the War on Christmas

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Kentucky Earthquake: How a Rare Temblor Can Teach Us How to Build Better Infrastructure

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Rahm Emanuel Calls in Minor League Teachers to Break Chicago Teachers Union Strike

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Missouri Primary Results: Tea Party Upstart Sarah Steelman Looks to Upset the Establishment

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Romney VP Pick 2012: Romney Should Select Vice President After London Olympics

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NYC Mayor Bloomberg Needs to Start Building More Parks in Poor Neighborhoods Like Harlem

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White House Uses Amnesty Clause on Vice President Joe Biden [Satire]

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Is Buying a Toyota Prius Actually Good for the Environment?