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why I fight

  • Posted on February 8, 2010February 9, 2010
  • by Cat

And when I say fight, I mean research and write. For me, fighting (in the sense of working to accomplish something) is particular to who I am–a scholar, a writer, a teacher. As many of you know (or will discover…

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Social media and free speech in the classroom

  • Posted on January 23, 2010February 9, 2010
  • by Cat

While researching the use of Facebook in the classroom (I’m trying to find a way to create a version of my profile that allows me to be friends with my students while limiting the information that they can see and…

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Equality for All: A WWII Vet talks about Gay Marriage

  • Posted on October 22, 2009October 22, 2009
  • by Cat

My friend Sally posted this to Facebook, and I feel it’s worth posting again. This man’s testimony warms my heart and gives me great hope. I think this is the first time that I’ve heard a WWII veteran apply the…

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Ralph Lauren threatens to sue over criticism

  • Posted on October 11, 2009October 11, 2009
  • by Cat

BoingBoing reports that a recent critique of a Ralph Lauren ad–one that portrays an obviously altered image of a model whose head is larger than her torso–has resulted in threats of a lawsuit and a DMCA infringement notice for publishing…

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a pill for PTSD?

  • Posted on February 20, 2009March 21, 2009
  • by Cat

In my research on PTSD blogs and due to my own tendency to keep up with PTSD-related news, I keep coming across articles regarding a “pill” for treating PTSD.  It’s not a new idea; a bit of research into it…

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