It’s not really a “theory” at all. It is a social movement, akin to a religion. The movement’s critics describe it as “woke” or “Cancel Culture.” (Pluckrose and Lindsay use the less judgmental term “Critical Theory.”) The movement rejects any name for itself. Because the movement rejects any name for itself, it is The Movement …(Read More)
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To Recap: The SFSD School Board Election of 2023
For your consideration and mine, I offer this recap of the May 2023 special election for Silver Falls School District School Board Zone 7. Party Affiliation Demographics First of all, this is a very conservative district. Last year, running as a Democrat, I lost the 2022 election for the Oregon State House of Representatives by …(Read More)
A Changing Perspective
As a School Board candidate, there is one question of overriding concern: and it’s so hot-button and controversial right now that we avoid talking about it.
Improving Educational Outcomes
This post is just a brief collection of ideas about how we can improve educational outcomes for Oregon’s students. Smaller class sizes • Teach phonics • Support kids with special needs • Access to books and computers • Vocational training • Enrichment programs • De-emphasize standardized testing.
Where Faith in Democracy Meets Self-Help
I have faith in democracy. I believe in the power of self-help. When we apply the principles of self-help to our practice of democracy, we all win.
Fund Farms to Fight Inflation
Let’s talk about inflation. The problem is too urgent to ignore. Inflation is currently a very serious problem in America. Inflation is impacting us all, with the poor and elderly hit particularly hard. As policy makers, we must address the problem of inflation. Causes of Current Inflation The current inflationary period has two primary …(Read More)