Category Archives: Blog

Organizing Parent Leaders in Richmond, CA from New America Media

Posted on May 5, 2011 by emily

Organizing Parent Leaders in Richmond, CA from New America Media on Vimeo.

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Omar Ahmad: Political change with pen and paper

Posted on May 4, 2011 by emily

Politicians are strange creatures, says politician Omar Ahmad. And the best way to engage them on your pet issue is a monthly handwritten letter. Ahmad Read More »

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Dave Meslin: The antidote to apathy

Posted on May 4, 2011 by emily

Local politics — schools, zoning, council elections — hit us where we live. So why don’t more of us actually get involved? Is it apathy? Read More »

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HUD from New America Media

Posted on May 3, 2011 by emily

A video examining issues surrounding Housing and Urban Development in California. HUD from New America Media on Vimeo.

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History of the Future – California in 2025

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Susan

A popular way to move people from problems to possibilities is to start with the desired end state and then have the community help create Read More »

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An Alternate View on Climate Change

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Susan

FOCUS ON SHARED VALUES AND PRACTICAL BENEFITS (rather than science-driven ideology) In honor of the upcoming earth day festivities, here are a few highlights from Read More »

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