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Here comes 2012 – a banner year for political junkies!
Yes, I admit it … I am a political junky, and also unabashedly what today is being called “liberal” and/or “progressive.” But fundamentally, these labels are, like all labels, much too restricting to really pinpoint my views, much less anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Making change, Peace & Power, Politics, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged Christianity, hypocrisy, Jesus, Obama, politics, values
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Never too late to Rock and Roll!
Within the span of about 2 weeks, I became familiar with a punk rock song from the English rock band “The Clash” titled “Should I Stay or Should I Go.” My second exposure to the song was at the Youth … Continue reading
Reflections on the challenges of participatory democracy
For many years I have been thinking about the challenges of Peace & Power, and other forms of participatory democracy, and the “Occupy” movement has intensified my thinking about all of this. I live right next door to a vacant … Continue reading
“Peace & Power” has come to the 99%
Ever since the “Occupy” movement started, I have watched, with some amazement, reports of the process that they have developed for the “participatory democracy” that is evolving, and especially their approaches for the General Assemblies! Belief it or not, what … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Feminism, Making change, Occupy Wall Street, Peace & Power, Politics, Social Issues
Tagged 99%, group process, Occupy, participatory democracy, Peace & Power, shared leadership
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Bridal (bridle) images
An interesting thing about the English language is how many words sound exactly alike (or almost exactly), but the distinction in meaning is in the spelling. Here is a great example – bridal and bridle. When you think about the … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, LGBTQ, Making change, Politics, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged Homophobia, Issue in Mental Health Nursing, lesbian nurses, Nursing
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The Night They Drove old DADT down!
Indeed, at 12:01 a.m. on September 20, the old “don’t ask don’t tell” (DADT) law became officially struck down. Now, finally, LGBT people can serve openly in all branches of the United States military. It is shameful that for years LGBT … Continue reading
Posted in LGBTQ, Making change, Politics, Social Issues
Tagged civil war, coming out, DADT, don't ask don't tell, The day they drove old Dixie Down
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“Remember them and know that our children become what they see” – Mario Chiodo
Yesterday was the unveiling of the first three sections of the “Remember Them” monument in Oakland. It was a spectacular occasion! Even though Karen and I had watched the actual installation (see my post on August 30), the monuments had … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Making change, Oakland
Tagged Mario Chiodo, Maya Angelou, Oakland, Remember Them, Ruby Bridges
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“Remember Them” Monument – Installation
August 29, 2011 – early in the morning we looked out our apartment window overlooking Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, and saw three parts of the new “Remember Them” sculptures on huge trucks ready to be shifted around the corner and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Making change, Oakland, Politics, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged humanitarians, Mario Chiodo, Oakland, peace, Remember Them Monument, women making change
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Celebrating Gloria Steinem!
If you have not found the HBO documentary “Gloria: In Her Own Words” check it out (or put it in your queue for the DVD when it is ready)! I highly recommend it for a number of reasons! One is that … Continue reading
Changing Perspectives
This is a photo of my younger sister and me watching the sun go down on the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii with our dear doggie Cuddles! The year was about 1950, and it would have been … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Making change, Politics, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged change, Hilo, Kona, Suzette Haden Elgin, time perception
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