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Tag Archives: Civil rights
They walk the line
“You’ve got a way to keep me on your side You give me cause for love that I can’t hide For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide Because you’re mine, I walk the line” by Johnny … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Activism, Austerity, Civil rights, Culture, Education reform, Human rights, Language, Public education, Public schools, Social Justice, Teachers, Teaching, Writing
34 Comments
It just got real
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” by George Orwell Just when you think it’s ok to call your Nana in Boise, word on the street is that The Man™ is monitoring the … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Activism, Americans, Austerity, Civil rights, Commentary, Culture, George Orwell, Human rights, NPR, NSA, Politics, Verizon, Writing
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A weapon of mass emotion
The past week has seen clashes between citizens and the police in Turkey, the start of the Bradley Manning trial in America and the overturning of the conviction of Rios Montt in Guatemala. Its important in these troubled times to … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Activism, Blues, Bradley Manning, Civil rights, Culture, Human rights, Inspiration, Musicians, Rios Montt, Social Justice, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Turkey
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A wider net
It’s the eve of the court-martial trial of Bradley Manning in America and not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. As has been the case from the beginning, there has been virtually no Main Street media coverage or … Continue reading
Posted in Human rights
Tagged Activism, Austerity, Bradley Manning, Civil rights, Commentary, Culture, Education reform, Gezi Park, Istanbul, Language, Literature, Social Justice
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The heaviest medal
In May of 2012, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its summit in downtown Chicago, while on the streets veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan tossed their war medals into the street. At the ceremony, each veteran … Continue reading
A sharp dressed man
I recently read an article from a prolific writer who reflected on the sycophantic reactions that the wearing of the military uniform in public engenders. The writer said he witnessed numerous people on the airline he was traveling go out of … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Activism, Anti-war, Austerity, Civil rights, Commentary, Culture, Dissent, Freedom, Human rights, Military uniform, Writing
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Monsanto march
Here are some pics from the Monsanto march in St. Petersburg, FL, that was just one of 400 global marches that took place today in 50 countries. I have a special place in my heart for Monsanto, which was kind enough … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Activism, Civil rights, Corporate responsibility, Culture, Environment, Genetically modified food, GMO, Human rights, Monsanto, Protest, Social Justice
19 Comments
Just a plain little thing
“I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, But down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.” by Dr. Seuss Breaking news…my guest post at David Chura’s blog, Kids in the System, is hot off the … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Activism, Civil rights, Common Core, Culture, Dr. Seuss, Education reform, Language, School-to-prison, Social Justice, Writing, Yertle the Turtle
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A tipping point
I am beginning to see why journalists who cover politics never have to worry about having enough material. This week, yet another scandal has rocked the teflon don as it was revealed that the Department of Justice has been creeping … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Activism, Anti-war, Associated Press, Civil rights, Culture, Efraín Ríos Montt, genocide, Guatemala, Human rights, Journalism, Language
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A bug eat bug world
Hopper: “Now let me tell you how things are supposed to work… The sun grows the food, the ants pick the food, the grasshoppers eat the food.“ I had the privilege of reading an insightful post this past week from a … Continue reading →