While we planned our trip around some of the city’s top attractions, St. Louis’s red brick buildings and clusters of restaurants also caught my attention. …
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Wednesday morning, my sister, Julie, and I woke up in South Bend, Indiana only 95 miles from Chicago, Illinois. Though we grew up in Rochester, New York, Chicago has been the next closest city…
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This week, my sister, Julie, and I decided to tour this land while kicking off our road trip South. What I learned? Ohio impressed me.…
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This post is my technological cheerlead – a dedication to my brother, Dan, who just accomplished a 17,598-foot hike to Everest’s base camp with little way to tell anyone about it.…
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Occupy D.C. continues in Freedom Plaza, with a mission of putting human needs above corporate greed. How fortunate I am to experience this movement among members and leaders from my Master of Social Work…
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It’s a beautiful Saturday morning on Freedom Plaza. Colorful signs, banners and tents fill the square as dedicated campers emerge from sleeping bags and prepare for another day advocating for change. I sit at…
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With Taking Back Wall Street now three weeks strong and local rallies sprouting up in cities nationwide, we cannot help but wonder what this could mean for our weekend in Washington, D.C. Whatever it…
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On behalf of our “Mardi Gras Crew” of nine who spent four days kicking off Stop the Machine’s efforts on the Plaza, we are hopeful and energized to see the movement's progress.…
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I have joined several committees and coalition meetings since starting my Masters program one month ago, but this will be my first “hands-on” experience as a social worker in training. …
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I have officially lived in New Orleans for two weeks. The energy of this Crescent City is apparent as locals fill the streets with jazzy smiles, welcoming waves and friendly hellos.…