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Grad School and My Health
As we come up to the end of yet another school year, and I begin to think about transitioning to becoming a full-time professor, I can’t help but reflect on the last eight years of schooling, and how I’ve “mediated” … Continue reading
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Tagged fellowships, full-time, health, healthcare, illness, money, organizing
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Bike Paths and the Policy-Practice Gap
I’ve been eager to get back on my bike, and have been carefully taking it out for a spin every now and again. I appreciate the time it gives me to think. And almost without fail my thoughts turn to … Continue reading
Teachers for Trayvon
I joined countless other teachers today in wearing a hoodie for Trayvon Martin. We wore this symbolic item of clothing in solidarity against racism, against brutal misusage of power, against silence. It was another way to express the disgust and … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, education, justice
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Power Ball Ads: Hope Vs. Reality?
If you watch TV (online or otherwise), or ride the subway in New York, you’ve likely seen the recent Power Ball ads like this one, that implies if you win, you’ll have enough funds to do anything, anytime, anywhere. I … Continue reading
