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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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Reflections on digital literacy
Many of my friends and family have the impression that I stay ahead of the curve where all things digital are concerned … but this is not exactly an accurate perception! Indeed, I love new tech gadgets, and continually search … Continue reading
Bless the Grass — and the Truth!
I have long loved Malvina Reynolds and her amazing music. On my walk this morning I saw this beautiful little flower pushing through the concrete and was reminded again of Malvina’s song — “god bless the grass.” Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading
Posted in Girls, Making change, Music, Social Issues
Tagged Malvina Reynolds, Sara Thomsen, truth, women making change
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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
Government, corporations, and the rest of us
Trying to sort out the political and civic events over the past month or so has given me a headache (how about you?)! But I can’t turn away from what is happening – the stakes are way too high to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Politics, Social Issues
Tagged corporate greed, health care, politics
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Peace and Power – a dozen and one things you can do!
I am working on the 8th Edition of Peace and Power: Creative Leadership for Building Community. The 1st edition was published in 1984, with Charlene Eldridge as the lead author. After Charlene died in 1993, I have continued this work, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Social Issues
Tagged cooperative groups, creative leadership, feminist process, group process, peace, Peace and Power
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What teachers make – Taylor Mali
I have shared another version of this video several places so if you are following this blog and have already seen it, you can skip it! But then you just might want to see it again! Now it is time … Continue reading
The “pink princess” culture
When I heard about Peggy Orenstein’s new book “Cinderella Ate My Daughter” I immediately downloaded it to my iPad! We had just taken my granddaughters Sophie (age 6) and Elodie (age 5) on a whirlwind trip to DisneyWorld and the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Feminism, Girls, Social Issues
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Peggy L Chinn 