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“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” 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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Talk on the road
Wow — it has indeed been 2 weeks since I last blogged! During that time I have covered hundreds of miles – Connecticut to visit family, back home after a 24 hour delay in Atlanta with enough time to do … Continue reading
Posted in Making change, Politics, Social Issues
Tagged ethical comportment, gender traits, power, women in politics
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Perfect day for a bit of comic relief!
Today the political news highlight — Anthony Weiner’s confession — was very disturbing. Here is a man who seemed to be a politician with integrity, good sense, and most important a terrific ability to stand up for a cause with … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Social Issues
Tagged Anthony Weiner, Melissa Harris-Perry, public trust, Robert Klein
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Frustrated with TV so-called “news”? You (we) are not alone!
Recently I came across a blog that caught my attention – Left Coast Voices. Alon Shalev blogs every day (which kind of boggles my mind) and is very interested in having some discussion based on his posts. But one thing … Continue reading
Posted in Making change, Politics, Social Issues
Tagged Alon Shalev, Economy, Education, Rachel Maddow, The Accidental Activist
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Facts Trump Opinions
Woo hoo!!! This is on the ad panel of the Frank Ogawa Square bus stop on Broadway in Oakland! I have seen it now for a couple of weeks and today got a snapshot of it! This ad alone is … Continue reading
Peggy L Chinn 