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    Becoming People Who Breathe Cleaner Air

    by Jacqueline Jannotta September 21, 2020
    lungs formed out of fresh flowers & plants

    Never again will I take fresh, breathable air for granted. The relentless fires along America’s West Coast serve as another reminder of how interwoven we are on this planet. When the rain finally came to clear out the air here in Portland, I could also think more clearly about my “Reframing the Apocalypse” post from last week. It motivated me to direct my energy toward supporting two top-rated organizations: Americares and The Union of Concerned Scientists.

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    Becoming People Who Promote Peace

    by Jacqueline Jannotta July 20, 2020
    July 20, 2020

    Last week’s post referred to a discussion from my college days about the plausibility of world peace. While utopian ideals might seem laughable given the current state of the world,…

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    Embrace the Unknown

    by Jacqueline Jannotta July 10, 2020
    July 10, 2020

    “Do you think it’s possible that humans will ever evolve beyond war?” I asked, casually sprawled on the dorm lobby sofa. Mike’s response was a swift, flat-out “No.” “Not even…

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    How We Save Us: A Sweet New Symbol

    by Jacqueline Jannotta April 18, 2020
    April 18, 2020

    The coronavirus crisis is taking our upside-down world and simultaneously shaking it up while forcing us into a collective “time out.” There’s no denying we are experiencing a shock to…

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    Shocking the National Heartbeat

    by Jacqueline Jannotta March 20, 2020
    March 20, 2020

    I remember the first time I heard it — or saw it rather. It was during the Gulf War in 1991 and SCUD missiles were being launched into Israel, putting…

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    The Seeds of My Sexism

    by Jacqueline Jannotta February 21, 2020
    February 21, 2020

    A vicious catch-22 frustrates the hell out of me, particularly as a mother of daughters: we need more leaders who are women and people of color, but this doesn’t happen…

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    What’s the Scoop with Schools These Days?

    by Jacqueline Jannotta January 26, 2020
    January 26, 2020

    Raise your hand if you think the main purpose of school is to get a good job. Okay, now raise your hand if you think the main purpose of school…

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    Three Bold and Optimistic Predictions for the 2020s

    by Jacqueline Jannotta December 27, 2019
    December 27, 2019

    The closing out of a decade always prompts “best of” and “worst of” listicles— as well as plenty of crystal gazing about what’s to come. And while predictions can be…

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    The How for Becoming Better People

    by Jacqueline Jannotta September 18, 2019
    September 18, 2019

    We Are The Ones We’ve Been Waiting For There’s a hack out there that says “Believe it to become it”: if you act as though you already are some aspect…

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