Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 54
November 18, 2022
Policing Bodies is a Human Rights Violation: Reproductive Rights in New Zealand
With over 5 million residents, and with 1.6 million people under the age of 25, reproductive rights in New Zealand are a crucial aspect of the wider healthcare system. Whilst in 2022, reproductive healthcare is considered to be a regulated part of the health service, to the extent that the residents of New Zealand are now able to obtain an abortion after a telephone consultation alone, it has not always been so easy.
In fact, a suggestio...
November 17, 2022
Travel with Awe and Wonder: Honorary Newfoundlanders' “And Long May Yer Big Jib Draw”
This summer, my husband and I undertook a move. A relocation from Massachusetts to Arizona has been undertaken by others, no doubt. We decided to make things a little more interesting than a direct route. We headed north. Our circuitous route is winding us through Newfoundland, Portugal, and North Carolina. When one would think to take the southerly route from the Carolina’s to Arizona in the winter months, we will make Bugs Bunny’s famous right turn at Albuquerque to g...
November 15, 2022
Hope for Refugees: 5 ways countries can benefit from welcoming refugees
Refugee is a word that is defined by the 1951 Refugee Convention as “someone who is unable and unwilling to return to their country of origin to avail herself of the protection of her country of nationality owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.”
On the other hand, an asylum seeker (asylee) is a person who has applied to be d...
November 14, 2022
Film Blue: A Stunning Work of Sociological Fiction and a Must-Read in Book Clubs and College Classes
As a child of the 80s, I hum Prince, Howard Jones, Michael Jackson, and Duran Duran songs while I’m cooking, can instantly remember the smell of the ditto machine, pegged my jeans, wore Out of Africa-inspired outfits, devoured John Hughes movies, and couldn’t wait to get Back to the Future. And, as with probably any teen who grew up in rural America, I longed for New York City, London, LA, or Tokyo—the lights, activities, enormous libraries, culture, theatre, muse...
November 12, 2022
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The Wreck of the Verano
The approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series that explores Michigan's coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways.
In the summer of 1995, two shipwreck hunters dove into the chilly waters of Lake Michigan off South Haven. For several y...
November 9, 2022
Read This: Age of Atheria
This young adult post-apocalyptic fantasy novel is fantastic escapism—but escapism with depth and a message of hope. Have you sometimes wondered if another world exists? One that feels like returning to a home that we’ve never been to but somehow always felt existed? Jenny McClain Miller & Greg Miller have created that world with Atheria.
In their book, Age of Atheria, we start with the opposite of this blissful paradise, with our heroine, Ady, who lives in the ...
November 7, 2022
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Choosing You (be where your feet are)
It’s arrived! That time of year where life feels like it’s full speed ahead and nonstop glitter-filled energy. The educational year is in its groove, every week there’s a game or a concert or a special event, and even taking a moment to find your own breath seemingly involves a calendar invitation. We’re officially in that final quarter of the year when resolution inklings creep in, ‘to do’ lists pile up, and many of us feel pulled in multiple directions.
In these fina...
November 4, 2022
Policing Bodies is a Human Rights Violation: A discussion with Michigan Representative Julie Rogers
Free Webinar: Social Justice Planning Templates: A How-to Guide for Language Educators
CARLA’s Social Justice in Language Education initiative aims to improve teachers’ understanding and application of critical pedagogies as they teach social justice themes. The initiative has three components: research, resources, and professional development.
Free CARLA Webinar: Social Justice Planning Templates: A How-to Guide for Language Educators
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
12:00–12:45 p.m. (Central Time)
Online: Register here f...
The Best Places to Go for the Whole Family
Are you planning your next family holiday but don't know where to go? You can refer to this list of the best places to go for the whole family for some inspiration. As you know, the world is home to thousands of beautiful destinations geared towards families and deciding which ones to visit can be confusing. It can even be more challenging if your family members have different preferences. Don't fret—this list of places is guaranteed to delight everyone, kids in...
