December 2011
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November 2011
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Where will Occupy go from here?
I’ve been an enthusiastic observer of the Occupy movement since its formation, and in general I agree with the (loosely) stated goals: send a message that we’re tired of the influence financial institutions have on Washington D.C. and politics in general. I can get behind the message of the “99%”. And there have been some tangible outcomes to the movement, as...
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Thinking Ahead to 2012
2011 can be counted a political success. Ohio returned collective bargaining rights to union workers, while Mississippi said no to the definition of fertilized egg as a person. Duluth has elected three amazing, intelligent women to City Council and passed a levy to help fund parks and libraries. St. Paul’s ranked voting worked, hopefully spurring other districts to use this system.
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Occupy Your Mailbox →
Here’s an idea from GOOD and, while I’ve heard it before, it has never seemed as appealing as this article presents it to be. The advantages of sending back your junk mail? If enough people do it, someone has to notice. It gives a little more money to our struggling Postal Service. And it’s less waste in your own trash bin.
October 2011
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Duluth Public Schools Referendum →
I just received this ballot language for a new school district referendum in the mail this last week. Here’s my dilemma: I honestly, truly do not believe that the Duluth Public School District has been a good steward of my tax dollars. I was opposed to the Red Plan before it had a name; I was opposed to it before they decided to close the newest high school in the city; I was opposed to...