I haven't been on Daily Kos lately because I've found myself consumed with my newest passion -- writing for children. But as a children's writer and a political junkie, there are many times when these two passions intersect.
Yesterday was one of them.
In an effort to placate House Republicans and ensure that the federal gov't did not shutdown, important educational programs and organizations LOST their federal funding. Not cut. LOST.
I'm devestated to learn that the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program is one of the programs to lose its federal funding.
Why is RIF important? What would the loss of federal funding mean to this program and to the kids it reaches?