Posts by Daniel Throop
Uncaged Talent
“I am, somehow, less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein’s brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.” –Stephen Jay Gould A powerful statement. Think about all of the human talent never given the opportunity to illuminate our world. Racism, classism,…
Read MoreMaine DOC beats MIT in unanimous 5-0 decision!
Event Organizers: Daniel Throop (NPDL), Brittany LaMarr (NPDL), Dr. Lee Perlman (MIT), Dr. Ryan Thornell (Maine DOC), Professor John Katsulas(BC, NPDL), & Adam Lee (BC, NPDL) Resolved: “The United States should adopt a constitutional amendment to require term limits for justices of the Supreme Court”. MIT argued in the affirmative on this topic and Maine…
Read MoreThe Origins of the NPDL
At the time of my incarceration within the Massachusetts state prison system back in 2004 access to postsecondary educational opportunities were almost nonexistent at most facilities. Educational attainment was capped at the high school diploma/GED level, so if one already possessed these credentials the doors to advanced learning were solidly closed. So, my peers and…
Read MoreNational Prison Debate League Launch at 12th National Conference on Higher Education in Prison (NCHEP)
The NPDL is very excited to be partnering with the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison to officially launch our programming at their 12th Annual National Conference on Higher Education in Prison (NCHEP). The Alliance has kindly offered this space for the NPDL to show the world the power of prison education personified. By placing…
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