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Public Discourse Today

As I read the Chicago Tribune and my Facebook feed this morning, I realized just how relevant the topics studied MLS 590 are today.  First I read about the travel ban and then about a Muslim woman who was attacked yesterday in Ohio, which directly relate to my own research on refugee resettlements.  Then there was an article on teaching girls at a young age that it's alright to be different, and that by taking risks they can change the world and hold their own with men in society.  I also read a column about racism in America today--quite reminiscent of our own class discussion after reading Nobody. And of course there were articles focused on the political divisions in our country. 

Moving forward I just hope we can all continue the discourse, but in a civilized and accepting way.  I always tell my students there's two sides to every story. I know that I need to remind myself of that as we move through these challenges times.

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