Youth Advocacy
Youth Advocacy
Year 3, Week 04 (194 total reports)
17.12.2023-23.01.2024
REVIEW and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Advocating for young people in the face of Greedflation and Authoritarianism.
https://www.communitiesoftrust-jerrygoebel.com/youthadvocacy
Best Links of The Week
23.01.2024
Greedflation Accounts for 53 Cents of Every Dollar of Inflation in Past 6 Months
Who has the most to gain by making sure the GOP retains its stranglehold on the US economy and continues to give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations? The answer to that question can be found in this study of Greedflation. Greedflation, not Inflation, is the reason prices on household goods remain so high in spite of a booming economy. Please take time to read this article and examine the CEO’s and corporations that are “robbing the poor to give to the rich.”
22.01.2024
‘It’s embarrassing’: Republicans worry they have no achievements to run on in 2024
There’s only one reason that Republicans are worried they have no achievements to run on in 2024, that is because they actually HAVE NO achievements to run on… Instead of using their majority to lead, they have used their power to divide and create chaos. The GOP has spent more of its time looking for reasons to impeach, despoil, and even attack their own leadership than they have governing. The US Government is being held hostage by a belligerent vocal minority willing to do anything (or in the current example, stand in the way of anything) to get its way.
21.01.2024
A Divided Congress Is About to Let Poor Families Fall Off a Hunger Cliff
https://newrepublic.com/article/178263/wic-congress-funding-chidren-nutrition
While the Republican House spends its time deciding who it will impeach next or whether to elect another new speaker and Republican Governors decide not to feed children over the summer, congress is also willing to let poor families in the US starve. Historically, this is the most do-nothing congress ever assembled. Worried more about pelvic issues than governing, it has done nothing to improve the lives of the middle class and the impoverished in its own country. Their behavior borders on negligence and our best remedy is to vote this party out of office.
20.01.2024
“I Am Because We Are”: Introducing Ubuntu Philosophy
https://www.thecollector.com/ubuntu-philosophy-introduction/
The difference between Western and African philosophy is articulated in this moving article on the Ubuntu Philosophy. It was at the heart of such leaders of Social Justice as Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu.
19.01.2024
Biden is Launching the American Climate Corps, a New Era for Eco-Action
Not since the formation of the Peace Corps has a forward-thinking president considered providing other-than-military options for young people to be involved in global service. Many Young Adults have a strong desire to serve and an equally strong desire to be meaningfully involved in climate change.
18.01.2024
‘How Migration Really Works’ brings calm rigor to a heated issue
Greg Abbott declared this week that he would shoot immigrants but he would be charged with murder. Abbott’s inability to lead his State creatively is a reflection of the racist hate and fear underpinnings of the Republican party at this time. Abbott’s policies have caused deaths, what they haven’t done is lead his State or other Americans into truly understanding the real issues behind migration worldwide. Until we understand those issues, we will not be able to offer any real solutions to this global epidemic. People will always seek better opportunities for their families and children—every American (unless you’re Native American)—has done the same thing by immigrating to this country, borders will not stop this basic human need.
17.01.2024
Lincoln Project’s ‘God Made A Dictator’ Is A MUST Watch Ad
https://politizoom.com/lincoln-projects-god-made-a-dictator-is-a-must-watch-ad/
This is the most watched advertisement the Lincoln Project has released and it is in response to Trump declaring that he is “The Chosen One.” Thank you to this group of mostly former Republicans who don’t want to see our Country become an authoritarian, evangelical, dictatorship.
This Week’s Links
23.01.2024
Greedflation Accounts for 53 Cents of Every Dollar of Inflation in Past 6 Months
The power of storytelling in education
https://www.smartbrief.com/original/the-power-of-storytelling-in-education
Music Producer Steve Albini, Director Godfrey Reggio & Actor Fred Armisen Explain Why Creating Is Crucial to Human Existence
Meme-ifying 2024: how some young organizers are working to get their peers engaged
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/22/1226038691/memes-tik-tok-2024-democrats-republicans-social-media
How Do We Get Out of This Mess? Try Mission-Driven Capitalism
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/get-mess-try-mission-driven-capitalism-bookbite/47615/
22.01.2024
‘It’s embarrassing’: Republicans worry they have no achievements to run on in 2024
School shootings in the US: Fast facts
http://www.cnn.com/us/school-shootings-fast-facts-dg/
Study Finds Less Loneliness Among Those With A Sense Of Purpose
Teaching Big Questions to Little Kids
When Your Child Blames You for Their Mental Health Issues
AI isn't the problem — it's the solution
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_ng_ai_isn_t_the_problem_it_s_the_solution
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is Good for Education: Here Are 4 Lessons From My Student
21.01.2024
A Divided Congress Is About to Let Poor Families Fall Off a Hunger Cliff
https://newrepublic.com/article/178263/wic-congress-funding-chidren-nutrition
There are 3 ways to challenge a statement. The one you pick says a lot about your character
https://www.fastcompany.com/91013059/ways-to-challenge-a-statement-your-character
“Wrong Side of History”: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Ban on Solitary Confinement
Updating Freud's Psychology
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-of-knowledge/202401/updating-freuds-psychology
20.01.2024
“I Am Because We Are”: Introducing Ubuntu Philosophy
https://www.thecollector.com/ubuntu-philosophy-introduction/
Decoding morality across cultures: Insights from a mega-study of Moral Foundations Theory
E. Jean Carroll is doing what no one else has the guts to do
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-e-jean-carroll-trial-sexual-assault-rcna134594
19.01.2024
Biden is Launching the American Climate Corps, a New Era for Eco-Action
The Overlooked Payoff to Suffering Is Compassion
Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds
18.01.2024
‘How Migration Really Works’ brings calm rigor to a heated issue
The richest 1 per cent own 43 per cent of global assets, Oxfam study says
Davos 2024: 6 innovative ideas on reskilling, upskilling and building a future-ready workforce
Homophobia causes 'crisis of morale' in Montana school system
https://www.advocate.com/news/montana-school-anti-lgbtq-environment
Psychologist shares a 5-step plan to come up with great ideas: It's a 'game-changer' in any workplace
17.01.2024
Lincoln Project’s ‘God Made A Dictator’ Is A MUST Watch Ad
https://politizoom.com/lincoln-projects-god-made-a-dictator-is-a-must-watch-ad/
Tough New Immigration Rules Risk Empowering the Cartels
https://www.cfr.org/blog/tough-new-immigration-rules-risk-empowering-cartels
Are People Aware of Automatic Attitudes?
This is the one skill we all need in the age of AI
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/this-is-the-one-skill-everybody-needs-in-the-age-of-ai/
How to Change Someone's Mind, According to Neuroscience
The Happiest, Most Successful Kids All Have This Rarely Discussed Skill, Research Shows. Here Are 3 Ways Parents Can Teach It