Death by newsprint, and other sad tales of the newspaper industry

Over at our sister blog, Becoming The Change, guest blogger Erin Solaro takes on the topic of newspapers, their apparent death wish and the true meaning of quality.

How can we save newspapers?

By Diane Silver

Good morning! I'm happy to announce that our sister blog, Becoming the Change, is waking up. We have a guest blogger, Erin Solaro, and she has put up her first post, a few thoughts about how we might save newspapers.

Taking care of yourself and acting in the world

I had a massage and it made me think about the balance between taking care of yourself and acting in the world. Continue reading on Becoming the Change.

We must do more than talk; we must act

By Pamela K. Taylor

Last year I wrote an essay for the NPR Program, This I Believe, about the challenges of acting on deeply held, but very controversial beliefs. In my case, it was giving the sermon and leading the prayers for a mixed-gender congregation in a mosque.

Read more at Becoming The Change.

Could Barack Obama be the real thing, or is he just another disappointment?

By Diane Silver

I am starving for politics that go beyond conservative or liberal, left or right. I am starving for politicians who care more about good government than power. I am desperate for leaders who have dealt with enough of their own hang-ups to act authentically and courageously.

Yesterday, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama announced that he is forming a committee to explore running for president. Is he as good as he seems at first glance, or is he just another fraud?

Read more at Becoming The Change.

If we are going to change the world, we have to throw out our old ideas about news

By Diane Silver

In my first post at Becoming The Change, I talked about how one of the routine chores of this blog will be to look at the news from a changemaker's perspective.

The next thought that popped into my head, of course, was: So, what the heck IS a changemaker's perspective?

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The problem with water & why "Becoming The Change" exists

By Diane Silver

We are all fish, swimming in the water of our culture, and frankly, that is a huge problem. For more, check out the inaugural post of Becoming The Change.