Category Archives: in the news
On Attachment Parenting and the Mommy Wars
TIME Magazine’s cover package this week feeds into the antagonistic, Mommy Wars culture that has become rampant in the United States. We live in a society dominated by metrics purported to determine merit, grades and standardized test scores, sales figures … Continue reading
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Knope 2012 & Amendment One
Last week I changed my ringtone to the Knope 2012 theme song. Not quite sure what other people think when they hear the stylings of Duke Silver. But I love television, especially Parks and Rec, and I don’t care what … Continue reading
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On Trayvon Martin
I’ve been thinking about writing a blog post about Trayvon Martin for two weeks. It’s hard to know what to say in the face of suffering and injustice. But these sorts of incidents can be a catalyst for asking ourselves … Continue reading
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Truth, Complexity, and Other Things to Ponder
On their popular youtube channel, Hank and John Green often note that the truth resists simplicity. When you are thinking about economics or politics or international issues, it’s a good thing to keep in mind. The world is a complex … Continue reading
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Sunday Reads: 2 Weeks Worth
The End of Cheap Coffee? via @GOOD http://t.co/R3KARWKh (please, God, no!) Generation Sell: “the self today is an entrepreneurial self.” http://t.co/JZKmnxqi How Iran Persecutes its Oldest Religion via @cnn http://t.co/oC6exBpa A look at Coach K, the Winningest Devil in NCAA … Continue reading
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#sundayread tweets
Most Sundays I share some links on twitter with the #sundayread hashtag. Here are this week’s: Catch up on everyone’s favorite #ows human interest story, the hipster cop: http://bit.ly/r7giOn (via @gothamist) Billions spent on community college dropouts. http://bit.ly/nfmiW3 (via @sfgate) … Continue reading
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#sundayread tweets
Most Sundays I share some links on twitter with the #sundayread hashtag. Here are this week’s. The Guardian (UK) covers AL immigration: http://gu.com/p/32tmp/tw (grim reality) & http://gu.com/p/32t5k/tw (slavery?) Twenty-First Century Excommunication http://on.wsj.com/ogTGJd TEC would rather church become mosque than go … Continue reading
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#sundayread tweets
Most Sundays I share some links on twitter with the #sundayread hashtag. Here are this week’s. A State Grooms Its Best Students to Be Good Teachers http://nyti.ms/ogE7jb {a program that should be duplicated, not cut.} Riots erupt as Christians protest … Continue reading
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#sundayread tweets
I headed to Birmingham a few days ago, saw friends, ate Greek food, and had a great time. Sorry for the blog neglect. Most Sundays I share some links on twitter with the #sundayread hashtag. Here are this week’s. The … Continue reading
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Diplomacy and Leadership in the Information Age
I have been following the protests in Egypt with interest, as I imagine many of you have been. It’s always inspiring to see people stand up for their rights with a firm dignity rooted in peace. Moreover, to see Muslims … Continue reading
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Sunday Reads
Every Sunday on Twitter, I try to participate in the #sundayread hashtag and share some links worth reading. Here are a few I tweeted, and a few in addition. It’s Poverty, Not Stupid. Essential to keep in mind when discussing … Continue reading
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