Monthly Archives: July 2011

Fear and Loathing in Australian Politics

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

You may have missed it if you are outside of Sydney, but local station 2UE took radio to new lows with a sketch last week. It pertained to be a recording of the Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young having an … Continue reading →

Posted in feminism, learning, Qanda, sexism, women | 105 Comments

Five Principles of Transformational Activism

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

I started writing this post in the lush green surroundings of Vermont in late spring, and haven’t been able to finish it until now, on a rainy morning six weeks later in the middle of Sydney’s chilly winter. I’m glad … Continue reading →

Posted in climate change, learning, listening, movements, progressive movement, social change, theory of change, transformative activism | 15 Comments

The Most Exciting Time of My Life

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I couldn’t write this yesterday because something subconsciously in me was scared I’d wake up and it wouldn’t be real. That what happened yesterday would all be a dream. But the sun rose this morning, I went for a walk … Continue reading →

Posted in climate change, listening, power sharing Parliament, social change | 2 Comments

China… So Far

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

I didn’t find what I expected in China. I found something entirely different — and learned it’s never a good idea to make assumptions of any kind about this country.  Like assuming they’ll let me into the country at the … Continue reading →

Posted in China, climate change, learning, movements, youth | 2 Comments