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24

If you liked TNR’s cover? You will LOVE this

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Read this piece by Tom Hayden first.

Now, read why Tom Hayden,

is employing an ancient literary-political device, in which a man wards off charges of sexism by citing the example of a woman: I’m not averse to votes for women, but my wife, sir, won’t hear of it! Barbara is female — so that makes it okay for Hayden quote her comparing Hillary Clinton to “a screech on the blackboard” and Lady Macbeth. Because those are certainly similes that have never been used before! And that have no misogynist connotations, as in a woman who seeks public power is shrill and strident, a would-be despot who’ll stop at nothing to achieve her evil ends, and is just so darn unlikeable, too. So bitter!

Exactly. Thank you again, Katha Pollitt.

So many women to emulate, so little time.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 7:03 pm April 24th, 2008 in Barack Obama, Blogging, Civil Rights, Culture, Debates, Gender, Government, Hillary Clinton, Social Issues, WH2008, Women, Writing | 9 Comments 

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24

Ohio Early College, College Access, Counselling, Fingerhut; Pho’s Q&A w/Marc Dann

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I am excited to link to the stories I wrote and consulted on for Catalyst Ohio as they were being updated and edited over the last few months. It was a great honor to work with Charlise Lyles, the publication’s editor. I often learn far more than can be included in the articles and this package of stories was no exception (which means I feel like I gained more than I gave). Thanks also to Wendy Hoke who performed wonders of editing as well on my work.

Here’s Scott’s Q&A with Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann

And four from me:

Early College: Cleveland skims the cream, others look for gold

Early College is as much a culture as it is a school

Counseling, confidence and college

Regent’s ideas get the green light but flash for caution ahead (see page 8 or 5 of 11 in the pdf)

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:07 pm April 24th, 2008 in Culture, Education, Ohio, Parenting, Politics, Statehouse, Writing | 2 Comments 

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24

Upcoming: Exclusive interview between CEA and Gov. Strickland

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I am such a sucker for primary source blogging.  Here’s a teaser from the Columbus Education Association’s blog:

The CEA Blog recently conducted an interview with Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. Topics discussed included charter schools, vouchers, pending legislation in the Ohio House and Senate, as well as United States Secretary of Education Margaret Spelling’s plan for differentiated accountability. Governor Strickland expanded on his officially unreleased 6 point plan for education reform in the state of Ohio. Check back Monday, April 28th for this exciting interview. [my emphasis]

Hmm – he’s been in office for 16 months and all we get is a  six point plan for education reform in Ohio?

Aw – I’m just being difficult. I bet they are really long points.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 3:37 pm April 24th, 2008 in 'Roots News, Announcements, Blogging, Education, Ohio, Politics, Ted Strickland | 1 Comment 

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24

Updates R Us

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1. Yale art student needs Dictionary Use 101.

2. Hard to call this an update but it’s reinforcement of the fact that abstinence-only programs do not work to “…cut teen pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases or [delay] the age at which sex begins…” Of course, having schools hand out condoms with prom bags…? Why do the schools hand out prom bags in the first place? I never got a prom bag. Sigh.

3. A reminder that Ohio is regressing in electing women to political office.

4. Navy Admiral William Fallon to be replaced by General David Petraeus.

5. For all the Ohio State Senate seat 24 readers.

6. Rush is slippery but I couldn’t let this slide.

7. Seattle Jewish Community Federation shooter is pleading guilty by reason of insanity.

8. Still confounded by spouses in presidential races? Check out this symposium coming up.

9. And then there’s discussion of a mother-daughter fight in feminism.

10. You’ll have to follow Eric’s blog now – which is not a bad thing, but the WKYC disappearance from Akron sounds like a terrible decision for many residents.

11. A WCPN broadcast that I missed: how to do charter schools in Ohio the right way, E-Prep. (De Magno Opere asks, as I giggle, Haven’t we gotten rid of charter schools YET?! – my emphasis)

12. Just a repeat on how absolutely SUCKY ABC’s coverage was for the Pennsylvania debate, courtesy of Tom Shales.

13. I’m still waiting to hear again from the author, Michael Salzhauer, but here’s a dad’s take on My Beautiful Mommy.

14. Two men on the equal pay for women legislation. Okay – two fairly nice guys.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 1:35 pm April 24th, 2008 in Congress, Culture, Debates, Law, Media, Military, Ohio, Politics, Social Issues, Statehouse, Women, Writing | Comments Off 

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24

Creative Liberty In The Studio With…me

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Liz Massey has a beautiful blog, Creative Liberty. I cold-pitched her for a freelance profile of local artist and syndicated cartoonist Jenny Campbell about three or so years ago (I can’t remember anymore, Liz!) and did some other short pieces for her also. She is a wonderful and generous-soul editor, so I was quite flattered when she asked me to answer some questions for her In The Studio With series.

Here’s the full exchange and here’s an excerpt:

What advice would you give to a “blocked” artist in your discipline to free up their creative energies?

Zimon: This is a difficult question that lacks a simple answer that works universally. Sometimes it’s spending an hour on the phone laughing with a good writing buddy of mine that gets me unstuck. Sometimes it’s a hug from one of my kids; sometimes it’s a deadline looming – for something else! – that gets me going on what I need to do immediately.
Eating a cookie, brownie or M&Ms does not usually help, but I often try it anyway – just to see if it still doesn’t work.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 1:02 pm April 24th, 2008 in Blogging, Culture, Writing | 8 Comments 

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24

OH State Rep. Matthew Barrett, nude photos on flash drive – fishier than ever

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I thought so back when it happened but Ohio Daily Blog and the Columbus Dispatch indicate that that fish is still alive. From the Dispatch’s blog, The Daily Briefing:

Ohio House Democratic Leader Joyce Beatty announced this morning that she asked for and received the resignation of Rep. Matthew H. Barrett, D-Amherst, who had a picture of a topless woman pop up in front of a high-school class during a civics lecture last fall.

“It became clear that Rep. Barrett had not been forthright with me and his colleagues,” Beatty said in a statement.

Beatty said she acted immediately to demand Barrett’s resignation after he admitted he was not truthful about the photos displayed by Barrett during a classroom presentation at Norwalk High School. She did not elaborate.

Okay – how long until we get elaboration and any guesses on where will see that info first?

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 12:09 pm April 24th, 2008 in Politics | 4 Comments 

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24

Activism

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1. Mother’s Day Flower Project: “Flower Project proceeds fund a variety of JWI [Jewish Women International] programs that work year-round to comfort and empower victims of abuse, opening doors to a brighter, self-sufficient future.”

2. American’s United for Separation of Church and State: AU Activist Training

Saturday, May 3rd, Bratenahl Community Center, 10300 Brighton Road, Bratenahl, OH 44108
12:00 – 6:00 PM

A staffer from the Americans United national office and guest trainers will lead participants through workshops on “The Nuts and Bolts of Grassroots Organizing” and “Developing Strong Leadership.” Updates and information from the national office will also be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn new skills, to find out what’s going on in Washington, and to network with other church-state activists from the region.

The training leaders are:

Yvette De La Cruz, Consultant, Public Services International
Hans Johnson, Progressive Victory
Rena Levin, AU Grassroots Organizer

To RSVP for this training, please contact Rena Levin (levin@au.org or 1-800-875-3707×202) with the following information:

Name:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Chapter Affiliation (if any):
Dietary Restrictions (if any):

There is no charge for the training and lunch will be provided. Space is limited and we need to have an accurate lunch count, so please RSVP today.

3. Hessler Street Fair Poetry Contest (click on Poetry)

4. Center for Progressive Leadership New Leaders Fellowship (paid internship in Ohio): deadline is May 1

5. Leading Like a Girl: For Men Only? “Of course, it is a real testament to the women’s movement that the embrace of feminine traits is now being espoused by enlightened men – and that they are being celebrated for it. But what about the women? Under what circumstances can women finally claim these attributes for themselves and not be punished for them?”

6. Attend Webinar tonight, Saving Our Boys: Closing the Gap on Student Achievement: “As part of the 2008 Annual Leadership Institute, entitled, “From Vision to Practice: Targeting Student Achievement,” KnowledgeWorks Foundation would like to invite you to watch a live webcast discussion. Entitled, “Saving our Boys: Closing the Gap on Student Achievement,” this event will take place on April 24, 2008 at 6:45 p.m., webcast from the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.”

View it here live.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 11:52 am April 24th, 2008 in Announcements, Law, Ohio, Women, Writing | Comments Off 

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24

Gender gap in pay to continue

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Unabated. Listen to Diane Rehm’s entire hour dedicated to this topic. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama voted for it, John McCain is says we’ll end up with lawsuits.

Yo, John – that’s what happens when people break a law that other people have decided is necessary. Talk about whiners.

Here’s the New York Times article on the SCOTUS Ledbetter case which is what brought the proposed legislation to the precipice yesterday.

Let’s not forget about how much greater the gap is for WOC.

Wrong is wrong. It is absolutely gobstopping the extent to which people will go to avoid paying up.  And at whose additional cost?

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 10:31 am April 24th, 2008 in Barack Obama, Business, Civil Rights, Congress, Democrats, Gender, Hillary Clinton, Politics, Women | 5 Comments 

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