Recommended Reading #200: Pioneering, Past and Present, Pt. II

“Teen to government: Change your typeface, save millions” by Madeleine Stix (Non-Sex-Related, Youth, Economics) 3/29/14

This struck me as quite fascinating. I love that a young teenager realized it and devised and executed a method to test it. I also love that he has received recognition for it (not least of which is having it reported on CNN.com!). I was also struck by his mention that changing behavior is difficult, which seems to me notably astute for a 14-year-old.

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“A Diversity Welcome” by Justyn Hintze (Sex Education, Sociology, Sexual Identity/Orientation) 4/23/14

What a great idea. I appreciate what an inspiring example Justyn sets, as well as how generously she shares the step-by-step process of how she went about offering her Diversity Welcome.

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“Children read stories to cats and dogs” by Becky Barnes (Non-Sex-Related, Animals, Humanity and Inspiration) 3/6/14