I'm not sure that I completely agree with Amy's comment that skin tones mean nothing as humans gaze up at an unbelievably blue sky (and I'm not referring to getting a sunburn). I wish I could agree with that, as I too love looking up…
This poem reflects, for me, so many different layers of meaning. I recall one of my professors who said that "education is all about values." The "teacher" selects readings for the class participants and makes a judgment call on…
Jul 26, 2010
Elaine Ikeda is now a member of Humanities RoundtableJul 26, 2010
DAY SIX: Visit a political news source you don't agree with.
Mix it up! Go out on a blind date with a new news source and see what you learn (or don't learn).
DAY FIVE: Research the people and organizations working on your issues.
If you want to get involved, you have to act. Spend some time with a search engine, on Twitter, GOOD.is, and other online sources to find the organizations and…
DAY FOUR: Make a list of issues you're passionate about.
Like any good challenge, it's time to make a list! Sharpen your pencil, grab your favorite notebook (or a napkin), and start writing. But how do you choose among the many issues you…
Monday
Kip Sikora is now a member of Humanities RoundtableSunday
Learn about your local representatives and political issues.
All politics is local, right? If that's true, then knowing who makes the policy decisions that affect you is empowering. Get to know the boundaries of municipal government—i.e.,…
Across the world, throughout history, who are your heroes of humanism? Socrates, Jefferson, Atwood, Chomsky…your teacher, your neighbor, your son? Tell us about the humanists that inspire you.Throughout 2012 Humanities Montana is recognizing humanities heroes from around the state. Norma Ashby, George Horse Capture, Jim Heckel and Arlyne Reichert were honored in Great Falls on January 26. The next group…See More