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Tag Archives: jobs
Yes…It’ll Get Worse
As we approach the beginning of 2012, it’s important to be both pragmatic and optimistic. 2012 has the potential to be a watershed year in the history of the United States…and of the world perhaps. Sadly…this potential for long-term, political … Continue reading
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Tagged civic engagement, community, conversation, creativity, debt, decision, deliberation, democracy, economy, equality, government, inclusive, innovation, jobs, leadership, local, networking, NIF deliberation, participation, plutocracy, politics, public engagement, sustainable, values
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The Purpose of Wealth
Wealth is terribly misunderstood and under-appreciated! And…it is suffering this fate at the hands of both conservatives and liberals. Some people seem to feel wealth is the solution to every problem…while others apparently see wealth as the cause of every … Continue reading
Posted in Deliberative Practice, Topics for More Conversation
Tagged accountability, civic engagement, community, conversation, corporations, decision, deliberation, democracy, economy, government, Great Recession, jobs, local, NIF, NIF deliberation, participation, plutocracy, public engagement, sustainable, taxes, values, wealth
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A Deliberative ‘Carpe Diem’ Moment
Certain moments in history require dedicated and focused attention to critical decisions. I believe we’re living in one of those moments…when deliberative work can be incredibly important for short-term and long-term well-being of our neighbors and our country. This is … Continue reading
Our Context Is Plutocracy
Our political context determines our capacity to participate in our own government…today, our context is plutocracy. Yes, the United States of America is still a ‘republic,’ but the pendulum has swung decisively away from being a functioning ‘democratic republic’ as … Continue reading
Jobs and Profits
Don’t get me wrong…I believe jobs are essential in any viable economic system. And…in our current times, a stable, well-paying job is probably more important than in any time in our national history. Republicans and Democrats supposedly have plans to … Continue reading
What about Citizenship?
Like you, I’ve been following the developments around the Arizona immigration legislation with some interest. Immigration certainly is an important and emotional topic, because of its connection to many other critical issues…schools, health care, crime, unemployment, etc. As usual, the … Continue reading
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Tagged citizen, citizenship, civic engagement, conversation, deliberation, democracy, immigration, jobs, participation, policy, values
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The Answer Is Local
The answer is local! But…what was the question? Actually it’s pretty amazing how many questions are answered with this simple statement. I know some would say…how naïve! Local is where we sleep…go to the mall…eat fast food or perhaps purchase … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, agriculture, civic engagement, community, Community Supported Agriculture, conversation, crime, deliberation, economy, education, food, government, jobs, local, NIF deliberation, participation, quality of life, small business, sustainable, values
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Small Business Needs a Break
I had a very enlightening conversation with one of our son-in-laws who is a small business owner in southern California last weekend when we made a brief visit there. We’ve had some very basic conversations about his business frustrations in … Continue reading
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Tagged conversation, deliberation, Great Recession, jobs, NIF, public, small business, sustainable
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