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Equity: The Thief of Human Potential

by Thomas Sowell


Thomas Sowell is an American author, economist, and political commentator who is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

Thomas Sowell is the author of more than 45 books (including revised and new editions) on a variety of subjects including politics, economics, education and race, and he has been a syndicated columnist in more than 150 newspapers. Sowell was born in segregated Gastonia, North Carolina, to a poor family, and grew up in Harlem, New York City.

Due to poverty and difficulties at home, he dropped out of Stuyvesant High School and worked various odd jobs, eventually serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Afterward he took night classes at Howard University and then attended Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1958. He earned a master’s degree in economics from Columbia University the next year and a doctorate in economics from the University of Chicago in 1968.

In his academic career, he has served on the faculties of Cornell University, Amherst College, Brandeis University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and, currently, Stanford University. He has also worked at think tanks including the Urban Institute.

Since 1977, he has worked at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy.
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Undefeated Falcons over Bulldogs, 56-43

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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (1) hits a jumper with Mediapolis’ Lance Ludens (14) defending Friday January 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 5th-ranked West Burlington defeated Mediapolis, 56-43.
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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) shoots over Mediapolis’ Maximillion Griffin (0) Friday January 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 5th-ranked West Burlington defeated Mediapolis, 56-43.
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Bullettes down injured Falcons, 76-62

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) drives by Mediapolis’ Payton Bush (1) Friday, January 20, 2023 at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 76-62.
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West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) and Mediapolis’ Hanna Wagenbach (32) battle for the ball Friday night at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 76-62.
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West Burlington’s Isabella Blaufuss (2) takes it to the basket around Mediapolis’ Elizabeth Lane (40) Friday night at West Burlington, Iowa. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 76-62.
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West Burlington tops Mediapolis, 3-0

Falcons secure conference title

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West Burlington volleyball team members celebrate their 3-0 win over Mediapolis to secure conference championship, Friday, October 11, 2022, at Mediapolis, Iowa. Falcons topped Mediapolis, 25-23, 25-13, and 25-18.
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Mediapolis clips West Burlington, 9-8

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With a full count and two-outs in bottom of the fifth, West Burlington’s Hayden Vandenberg (16) crushes a 2-run homer to tie undefeated Mediapolis, 5-5, in the fifth inning Friday night, June 10, 2022 in West Burlington. Mediapolis held on to defeat West Burlington, 9-8.
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Falcon Relays – 2022

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s McKenna Marlow (2) takes first place in the Class-A, 100-meter dash, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Josie Bentz (2) takes the baton from teammate Audrey Brockway on the final leg of the Class-A, 4×200-meter relay to take first place at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Rylee Morris runs in the Class-B, 4×800, at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kennedy Ritter (8) competes in the Class-A, 3000-meter run at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Hadley Augustine (5) competes in the Class-A, 400-meter run at the Falcon Relays Tuesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Falcon Relays – 2022

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New London’s Kade Benjamin takes first place in the high jump with a leap of 6’-6” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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New London’s Carter Allen takes first place in shot-put with a throw of 50’-11.5” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Grant Boal places second in Class A with a leap of 5-06 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Sawyer Nelson places third in Class B with a leap of 5-08 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch takes fourth place in Class A with a throw of 42’-4” at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Danville’s Caiden Gourley places second with a leap of 5-10 at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington- Notre Dame’s Tyler Burch throws the discus at the Falcon Relays Monday afternoon in West Burlington.

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Don’t mistake your stimulus money for junk mail!

Don’t be so quick to throw out mail that looks like junk. A woman is warning others after finding her stimulus payment on a debit card in a plain envelope from ‘Money Network Cardholder Services.’
Prepaid debit cards will arrive in envelopes from ‘Money Network Cardholder Service’

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Mepo Overpowers Falcons, 46-7

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Mediapolis Wide Receiver Owen Timmerman (5) catches a pass in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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Mediapolis Quarterback Briar Johnson (12) scores on keeper while in the grasp of WBND Nose Tackle Tyler Burch (73) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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Falcon Cornerback Dreyton LaVeine (28) is tackled by Mepo’s Daryun Kreft (36) after intercepting a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Hunter Reich (5) almost intercepts a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dawson Gach (14) is hit by Mediapolis’ Drew Zurmuehlen (18) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) scores on a 6-yard run against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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Falcons tame 12th ranked Bullettes, 57-47

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks to the rim against Mediapolis Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives around Mediapolis’ Mackenzie Williamson-Springsteen (4) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) looks to the basket in front of Mediapolis’ Mikenna Crews (12) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots in front of Mediapolis’ Helaina Hillyard (32) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.