Author Archives: Jason Simon

Stop! Time Alone, Time to Think, Time to Imagine

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A few months ago, I worked 70+ hours a week, managing two jobs and a volunteer position. When I was able to set aside a few minutes, I couldn’t help but use my time to prepare for my next set of tasks. When I slept, I dreamed about what would happen if [...]

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Mostly, People Can’t Change People

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During every election, a number of Republicans vote for Democrats and vice versa. It isn’t uncommon for a person to change their mind and even their politics. Change is the only thing that’s constant, but purposefully trying to change the politics of another person is something I try to avoid. When I [...]

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Outsider Must Become Insider Upon Winning the Vote

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As the 2008 Presidential Campaign continues on, I find it interesting that many people are adamant to have an outsider sitting in the Oval office next go-around, someone who has yet to be tained by Capitol Hill.
Governor Palin, the Republican Vice-presidential nominee is an outsider having spent little time outside Alaska. She [...]

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Three Female Rabbis Embrace an Openness Towards Difference

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I set up Google Alerts to notify me when anyone uses the term open to difference, and I quickly found it in the title of an article at Harvard Magazine called, “Open to Difference - Three alumnae rabbis help redefine an ancient calling.”
This article explores how female rabbis, who would have been banned [...]

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Change the Country, Change for Yourself

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Numerous organizations are advocating for new policies and for the end of the Iraq War or occupation (whatever you choose to call it). Protests have been organized from time to time and criticism of the Bush Administration has become common place. Liberals and even some conservatives want change. But can an organization or [...]

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Like-Minded Neighbors

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Organizations have been created and studies have been conducted to foster improved relations among different generations, as they are thought to be less united than years past. Retirement communities where residents must be 55 years of age or older ensure that like-minded older adults or at least people with similar interests, socioeconomic backgrounds, [...]

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Give Me The Finger, I’ll Wave Back

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If you’re not happy with my driving and give me the finger, I’ll wave back.
I’m not sure when I started doing this, but I enjoy watching how people respond to my wave since they assume that I’ll be returning with the finger as well. I give them what they least expect. It [...]

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    The intellectual who speaks on behalf of
    other runs the risk of perpetuating the
    domination that prevents these others
    from speaking for themselves.
    -Chris Falzon