Yeesh! I had an experience like that when I was a Freshman at University of Iowa. Not a morning flight, long story short we ended up flying to Des Moines. #resiliencechat
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Sarah here! (They/them/theirs please) I’m a counseling major at Lesley university hoping to be a guidance counselor in the near future :) #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
I'm here, #resiliencechat, texting with my wife who is in Atlanta after a very long day of travelling due to a power outage early this morning at Bradley International Airport (Hartford) and with miles to go yet before she sleeps.
I’m here for #resiliencechat Wow, Can it really be November, 2018? October seemed to go on for months! Hi all. A little tired tonight, and needing some food, but here for you all!
#Resiliencechat Tidbit: Voter turnout in the US fluctuates in national elections. In recent elections, about 60% of the voting eligible population votes during presidential election years. About 40% votes during midterm elections
Q1: Do you think the voter turnout across the US will be higher or lower than what we usually see in midterm elections-- which is around 40%? #resiliencechat
I never got to Ames, either. Flew to Des Moines on purpose years later to visit a college buddy who lived in a small town in the middle of Iowa. I think we drove by Ames. It was dark. #resiliencechat
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My best guess is higher. I've never seen so many people working so hard in so many ways, on local and in-state campaigns and questions, even on campaigns in others states.
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A1: considering that a number of states have already seen up to a 400% increase in early voter turnout, particularly with young voters, I think turnout this year will be greater than 40%. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
A1: I would hope so, many people have spent parts of the last two years being vocal about their beliefs, voting gives you the right to say your thoughts #resiliencechat
I’d like to think that the turnout will be higher, yet, I believe the vitriol on both sides tend to push more people into inaction than into action to demonstrate their rights! #resiliencechat#onecanhope
Q1: Do you think the voter turnout across the US will be higher or lower than what we usually see in midterm elections-- which is around 40%? #resiliencechat
In Ca we have been bombarded with ads on all sides, seemingly blaming voters for horrible events if they vote yes or no on some propositions. The confusion is immense this year, which leads to more #no votes, on potentially good ides. #resiliencechat
A1) Continued...Speaking of that, I need to get some rest as I need to do my part as a citizen in the morning and cast my VOTE!!! Blessings to all and I hope you have a wonderful chat this evening.#resiliencechat
Hi! Yes, I read Susan Allen Toth's memoir "Blooming" about growing up in Ames. It made me inclined to like the town. Her "Ivy Days" about attending @smithcollege is also wonderful. One of my more influential writers.
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Too many people live in "safe" districts in which their vote matters in priciple, but not in true effect. Maybe more people will vote? But I don't blame someone who lives in an 80% one-way district from staying home. #resiliencechat
I watch so little TV, I've been blessedly blessed with avoiding whatever bombardment we've had here in Massachusetts. Confusion does lead to wanting to keep the status quo, though, doesn't it?
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Is your school closed for the day? Closing early? Not holding sports practices?
I see a way we can turn words into actions when it comes to increasing voter turnout. #resiliencechat
Here in the Chicago area, we have been bombarded by a ton of negative ads. Tell me what you intend to do. Don't just tell me negative stuff about your opponent. #resiliencechat
Hmm. Makes me wonder how many states have gubernatorial elections (we do in Mass.) And Secretary of State and Attorney General. And ballot questions. And more. So much to draw me in besides my U.S. Rep. vote.
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I know of a person who lives in Virginia who was called to see if he planned to vote in Texas (he used to live there). The person calling lived in Hawaii. Yeah....big, outside money. #resiliencechat
My school has surprisingly few kids who are both U.S. citizens and over 18, for a grade 7-12 school. But we would certainly support kids missing commitments to vote.
Isn't the #MFOL supporting a #WalkoutToVote?!
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Some at our school took a 6-wk course led by two Ts about "election issues." Outside of that, there is not much talk about the election. For which I'm thankful. I'm not sure we could do it in a constructive manner, to be honest. #resiliencechat
A2: in my experience students parrot the political views of their parents , the same way 8 year olds are sure one type of vehicle is better than the others #resiliencechat
A2: I’m only in a school once a week right now, so I haven’t heard much just because I’m not there as frequently. It’s been a big topic at my university, though, especially with Q3 on the ballot in MA. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
A2 Two strains of thought among kids in my school.
1) We're basically screwed on climate change but still can't stand by and watch.
2) Kind of nerve-wracking in general, especially since adults don't model good political conversations as much as we should.
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Q3: What election activities have you engaged in? Discussions; debates; volunteer efforts; fundraising; phone calls; info. distribution; other? OR... have you purposefully NOT talked about elections--and if not, then why not? #resiliencechat
Yeah, I'm positive our GSA has been discussing that. They tend to be pretty private, though, more of a support affinity group than a politically active one.
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A3 Volunteering with the "Yes on 3" campaign. Lots of informal discussions, online and off. Reading lots of articles and other materials.
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A3: Strictly speaking, I'm not sure it counts as an election activity, but I recently wrote a blog post on what tomorrow might mean for education https://t.co/Njwq1oPNgl#resiliencechat
Q3: What election activities have you engaged in? Discussions; debates; volunteer efforts; fundraising; phone calls; info. distribution; other? OR... have you purposefully NOT talked about elections--and if not, then why not? #resiliencechat
A3: spreading the word about absentee voting, voters rights, and voter disenfranchisement. Educating people on Q3 on the MA ballot. I imagine I’ll have some chats with kiddos when I’m at my placement next. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
You went to University of Iowa? Visited it on a grad school tour. Think about what it would’ve been like to do the writing program there. (And very timely memory about voting!)
Ames was my first destination on a plane, when I was 13. #ResilienceChat
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The issue is not that elections are or are not important or do not have consequences. The issue is that, for example, Cuomo is not going to lose in NY. If someone has to go through a major inconvenience to vote there, I can see why they might not. #resiliencechat
Oh! I wrote a blog post today, "Just, Vote," inspired by a discussion with my students earlier this morning and a climate change rally I attended with them last week.
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I wasn't part of the writing program, there, but I was there in the '70s. Almost all candidates came to Iowa City, including Eugene McCarthy and Jimmy Carter. I shook Jimmy Carter's hand. #resiliencechat
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... which of course they shouldn't have to (go through a major inconvenience). Which should probably be part of our discussions with students as well.
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In stats class, we've been building up to understanding what a confidence interval means...so polling data makes sense. We've also looked at research-article-tweet relationships to see how fear-mongering propoganda is nourished. #resiliencechat
A3 Back in 1976 when I was planning on voting for the first time, I also volunteered for Eugene McCarthy's independent campaign. I wrote a letter to the editor about legalizing marijuana. I manned the desk in the student union and voted for the first time ever. #resiliencechat
Didn't mean to imply I thought you were saying elections weren't important or didn't have consequences, by the way. At all. More that there are so many races on which MA residents are voting, there's a greater possibility at least one will pull people in.
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A4: its all important to me, but as a non-binary person, Q3 on the MA ballot (protecting trans rights in public spaces) has a direct impact on my physical safety. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
A3) I tend to keep it off Twitter since I consider this my professional online avatar (oddly, I still swear kind of a lot...), but I’m very vocal elsewhere in many ways. Worth noting is I always listen to opposing ideas. I want to be persuaded, but good luck. #resiliencechat
I'm less interested in any specific race than I am to see if we're tired of the Utopia vs. Hell-on-Earth hyperbolic, emotional over-reactions the next day. Can we all get along on November 7th? #resiliencechat
A4) Climate is the big one. We lose that, we lose it all. Health care; I spend ~40% of my pre-tax earnings on health expenses. I’m okay with taxes. I’m okay with heavy taxes, even. I just need to see a return on that, and need everyone to chip in. #resiliencechat
Be especially wary of tweets and articles that you are inclined to agree with. We are too willing to reinforce or enflame our fears and sense of purpose....to the point that we will believe total BS. Yes, even you and your side! #resiliencechat
Point taken. And also... get along, to what end? Our country has so. much. work to do to create any degree of true justice and equity. Will we do that work? I don't think we can afford not to.
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I've read this view about online-voting. While I do believe it could help, I don't agree that it would restore public trust in the process. How easy could the data be hacked? That said, I've heard some doozies from election supervisors.........#resiliencechat
A4 Immigration. All four of my grandparents were immigrants. They left terrible situations in Eastern Europe. Kid Q and I attended a rally and march #FamiliesBelongTogether#resiliencechat
Honestly, I wonder what's the point of saving the planet if we're just going to hate each other. Or what's the point of getting past our differences and achieving some degree of justice/equity if we've lost the planet in the meantime. I really think we need both.
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A5: somehow changing school funding to not be linked to property taxes to make funding more equitable. Living in an impoverished area with low property values often means a school needs more resources, not less. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
A5) I first thought of banning homework and grades 😉... but as for something that is more typical of a referendum, I’m big on requiring civics education again. And media literacy, more than ever. #ResilienceChat
Security is a huge question. But in an age where we can do almost everything else online, this seems like a nut we should be able to crack sooner rather than later. #resiliencechat
I don't think we can do that work if we are yelling at and demonizing each other. I think the bigger problem is that both sides now view govt as a bludgeon with which to punish the other....so the incentive to do that work TOGETHER has diminished. Just win. #resiliencechat
A5: Somewhat unpopular opinion: I wish we didn’t have all of these measures. They're confusing and it allows the legislature to abdicate their responsibilities. We put them there for a reason: to represent and to make hard and/or unpopular calls as needed. #resiliencechat
Yeah, as a Jew I’m not much for getting along with the forces behind what just happened in Pittsburgh. An unjust peace isn’t peace at all. But I understand each of your points—listening builds understanding. #ResilienceChat
A6 One is to think of the very real need for ongoing work - the election becomes a step in the process, a reckoning which helps determine the path forward, not an all-or-nothing end in itself.
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A6: in the face of racism, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and xenophobia, how do we strengthen our own communities to protect one another from hate? #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
A6 Essentially the theme of this year's Women's March. March to the Polls. More people with a scientific background running for office, more women, more POC. #resiliencechat
Yeah, it’s a mess. Many are really looking forward to 2020 (or 2024), but I think we may be underestimating the irrevocable effects of today’s vitriol, which will persist long after the current administration is gone. #ResilienceChat
I don't disagree. I also remember threats that blood would run in the streets if Hillary won, and see them echoed in ominous ways with this election. Never mind that it's already happening anyway. Good times.
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A4) Tons. Even though I’m in Connecticut, I’m following the Georgia governorship (and the injustice being hatched there), Florida gov, Texas Senate (and several Senate races in general), and what an actual check on the executive branch would portend. #ResilienceChat
There is very much a long-term healthy tension in addressing problems and STERNLY confronting genuine existential threats. I'd say the problem is that there's been too much "rationalizing" that EVERYTHING is an existential threat. #resiliencechat
A7 Vote, vote, vote. Vote.
Get out the vote for Yes on 3.
Think how best to bring up the election in Humanities 7.
Did I mention voting?
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A7: my absentee ballot has been mailed, but I’ll definitely be keeping track of the race so I can talk to my students on Thursday about it. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
A3) I canvassed for our state elections for the first time yesterday and again tonight. I give to campaigns. And I think “politics” defines our responsibility of citizenship, so I engage in the discussion a lot. That’s not to say I’m comfortable talking to anyone. #ResilienceChat
Q3: What election activities have you engaged in? Discussions; debates; volunteer efforts; fundraising; phone calls; info. distribution; other? OR... have you purposefully NOT talked about elections--and if not, then why not? #resiliencechat
A7: Keep the faith. Our institutions were built to withstand a lot, and they’ve been put to the test. There are still a lot of good people who want to serve (country over party), and it’s on all of us to support their efforts. #resiliencechat
A3: spreading the word about absentee voting, voters rights, and voter disenfranchisement. Educating people on Q3 on the MA ballot. I imagine I’ll have some chats with kiddos when I’m at my placement next. #resiliencechat#CEDUC2353
Once again, I am so grateful for all the people who participate in #resiliencechat--either in "real" time or visit to read the thread and respond after the real-time chat.
