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“I started out with a dream to make a star in a jar, and I ended up
… making things that I think can change the world.”
Taylor Wilson
What can a 17 year old do when he has a dream of making a star? He can literally change the world. In this TED video, you’ll find how one 17 year old nuclear physicist intends to revolutionize the way we produce energy, fight cancer, and combat terrorism using nuclear technology.
Why is it that violence is always a womens issue? We don’t say “John beat Mary”, we say “Mary is a battered woman.”
We consistently place the blame on the victim, rather than dealing with the issue as the root cause. In this TED video, discover what Jackson Katz, an anti-sexist activist and expert on violence, media and masculinities, has to say about this issue and more.
Its a refreshing look at an issue that is central to our problem here in America and around the world, yet so few are putting the focus where it belongs.
One of his greatest takeaways is
“What hurts us the most is not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.”
When anyone makes a racist/sexist comment and we’re silent, we’re in affect agreeing. Change the way we handle these situations and we’ll change the world.
Producers of the Story of Stuff continue to make some great videos… the story of Broke, the story of Citizens United… Thanks Annie for all of your great work!
http://www.youtube.com/user/storyofstuffproject?feature=watch
Move to Amend: Articles on Corporate personhood, history, the need for reform, building a democracy movement, and reports and commentary on Citizens United:
http://movetoamend.org/learn-more#anchor-one
Website devoted to Occupy The Courts as a possible action on Jan. 21, 2012
http://movetoamend.org/occupythecourts
Colorado Move to Amend – information, articles, events, etc.
http://movetoamend.org/organization/colorado-move-amend
Clean Slate Now: listing of politicians who do not accept corporate donations, interesting articles
Fair Elections Now home page with list of co-sponsors by state, petition signature option
United for the People: Access to the coalition of organizations fighting the Citizens United decision, incl Free Speech for People, Move to Amend, Public Citizen, People for the American Way, Common Cause
http://www.united4thepeople.org/
A petition to tax Wall Street speculation and use the funds to support Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
http://www.civic.moveon.org/rebuildpetition/taxwallstreet/?id=32718-18045854-qHxKpMx&t=1
A great article by Bill Moyers about politicians. Just too long to print for the teach-in
An Alternet article on Occupy Wall Street and its defense of the poor in our nation
A Huffington Post article about the Koch brothers and their influence in politics
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ethan-rome/
Occupy Denver: Articles, needs list, upcoming events, General Assembly decisions
The disease of not enough… why would a family with so much want to de-fund social security? I suppose when you have more, you want more. It is a never ending cycle. We have to continue to spread the word… http://kochbrothersexposed.com/kochmansions/
February 2011 Progressive Women Forum – What You Are Saying
February 2011 Progressive Women Forum – What You Have To Say
Join Progressive Women of Colorado the second Tuesday of every month at The Unity Church, 3021 S University Blvd, Denver, Colorado. [Click here for directions] Next meeting: June 11, 2013 Privacy, The Patriot Act, and Government … [Read More...]
One girl with courage is a revolution. Girl Rising – a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses. Girls Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to [...]
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