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DEI One-Stop-Shop

Puzzle Peeps-byGerdAltmann-Pixabay Here is the info you need, compiled from my research and writings on the subject.  Much of my research is Kentucky related, as the state legislature has been sucked into the Culture War.  I address the many objections to DEI below. What is DEI? In short, DEI refers to programs and initiatives addressing Diversity (people from the rainbow of sub-cultures), Equity (fairness, equal opportunity, and justice), and Inclusion (belonging and feeling valued).  DEI principles may be applicable in: Workshops and trainings, Course content, Education methods, Student enrollment or classroom makeup, Community service and social justice work, Scholarships, On-campus …

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

Uncertain About Covid Vaccine I’d like to welcome artist Hana Kennedy (they/them/their) to our blog!  They designed this engaging infographic for their high-school Senior Service Project to encourage Covid vaccination.  Please SHARE this blogpost, so that we can track the success of their project! The Bottom Line We ALL have a responsibility to do our part to end this global threat. Think GLOBAL, to Give Context Here’s what I’m thinking about: The Covid Vaccine: About a quarter of Americans either hesitate or refuse to get the Covid vaccine. Medical experts warn that people have much more to fear from the …

Our democracy won’t survive 6 more years with McConnell

Kentuckians are poised to re-elect Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.  But as a Kentuckian myself, I wonder:  What are they thinking?  Surely they know how dysfunctional Congress is, but maybe not McConnell’s role in making it that way.  The presidential race has sucked the focus away from this key race.  But to be frank:  Whether or not you dump Trump, if you keep McConnell—you’re screwed.  Here’s what you can expect: a 1)   Dereliction of Duty After Obama’s election, McConnell met with key leaders to craft a manifesto to obstruct Democrat-led legislation:  Just say NO.  GOP senators were instructed to say …