POLICHICKS: October 2007

Monday, October 29, 2007

Christa's Class Update

I know that last week we had a brief discussion about the pace of the course and limited discussion time. I haven’t yet had a chance to review the midterm course evaluations which may include suggestions for ensuring that we cover our material and have in-depth discussions.

In advance of reviewing the midterm course evaluations, I would like to suggest that we take a few steps to maximize our class time:

1) begin promptly at 6 pm (I will start talking at 6; I am totally fine with folks eating while we have class)

2) have a very short break (5 mins for bathroom)

3) use notecards for questions as we did once before

4) for tomorrow evening: I will summarize main points from the economic policy/budgeting chapter and we will move to health care after break; we will continue with health care into next week in order to engage in discussion about this significant policy area

thanks for your understanding~

Christa

Interested in a dialoge RE: IRB form?

If you are interested in conversing about the upcoming assignment, I'll be online tonight between 7:30 and 8:00. It might be a good opportunity for those of us with questions and concerns to bounce ideas and questions off of one another. -H

Another Woman President...

Argentine first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner declared victory Sunday night as election returns showed her leading all rivals in her bid to succeed her husband and become the country's first female president. Perhaps this is a trend?

Saturday, October 27, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NENCY AND LILY!

Friday, October 26, 2007

Food and odds and ends

We discussed food briefly Thursday night b/c some people were feeling stretched to provide food for the class. The class feeling seemed to be that it would be unfair to those who have already brought food to let people pull out now, and that we should wait until next semester to open up this conversation again. Gosia also pointed out that you save money in the long run b/c you don't have to bring your own food as much. If you are having a tough week, and your day is going to be really hard for you, you can contact me privately by email, and I can help you switch around the scheduling, or work something else out. I hope this will be fair to everyone, and allow a little wiggle room if people are really in a bind. If people have other thoughts, please comment.

Also, I mentioned a bunch of blog stuff last night. One thing that I think is helpful to all of us is that we can (and should) edit our own profiles, which will replace the bios at the bottom of the blog. To do this, there is an edit profile link on the "Dashboard" page. I will get to class on Tuesday at 5:30 w/my computer for anyone who wants to go through any blog stuff w/me. If people want to meet me other times, email. If you have thoughts or questions, comment below. Thanks All

NOW Anti-War Rally on Boston Common , Oct. 27

Enough is Enough!
Help NOW send a message George W. and company that we want the war to end-NOW!

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Join Massachusetts NOW and thousands of others on October 27, 2007 for the New Engalnd mobilization to End the War in Iraq Rally. The rally begins at noon at the Boston Common Bandstand followed by a march to Copley Square at 2 p.m. This rally is part of a nationally coordinated day of protest against the war in Iraq called for by United for Peace and Justice. Regional demonstrations will be held in ten citites around the country. Organizations, like NOW, are working across New England to build the October 27th mobilization. Together we can build a social movement that can stop this war and shift the political agenda in this country to further global justice and women's rights!!!!

Please contact the Mass NOW office at (617) 254- 9130 with any questions or to RSVP.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

40 Days for Life

Just got this link from a friend of mine who works at Planned Parenthood in St. Louis. Thought it might be of interest to some of you. I had no idea that this was going on and I'm not sure if its affecting the clinic in Boston. Apparently there is a anti-choice movement "40 Days for Life" that is picketing Planned Parenthood clincs for 40 days. This blog was created by Planned Parenthood staffers in response.

www.iamemilyx.blogspot.com

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Upcoming Women's Ethical Leadership Retreat

Applications are still being accepted for this upcoming retreat for women!

When: Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007
Where: Woodhull Retreat Center, Ancramdale, NY; 2-1/2 hours north of New York City in the beautiful Berkshire Mountain region.

At this retreat, Woodhull offers thought-provoking roundtables on ways to bring ethics into your life. Brush up on best-practices for communication strategies and learn how to negotiate in your personal and professional life. Add balance to your busy life and explore ways to navigate changes, big and small, confidently and creatively. Sharpen tools in the areas of finance and investment. Join in a yoga class, hike, or swim. Spend personal time journaling or reading.

Format:A team of Woodhull Professionals, Fellows, Associate Fellows and Scholars teach small group leadership seminars at Woodhull's retreat center. The weekend is intended to energize and invigorate women's minds, bodies and spirits through the exchange of ideas. Women will acquire concrete leadership and professional development tools. The fresh air and beauty of the country will provide a peaceful environment for relaxation and self-reflection within a community of ethical women leaders.

Target Audience: Women, in their mid thirties and up, who are interested in increasing their capacity for professional and personal development through training workshops, discussion groups, and introspective work.

Expected Results of Training:
Build self-awareness
Build networks with women leaders
Increase skill levels in negotiation, financial literacy, public speaking, advocacy
Increase tolerance for risk-taking
Deepen understanding of ethics and leadership
Return home with renewed leadership energy!

Cost:$395. A 10% discount is applied when registration is received by the first of the month prior to the retreat. See calendar page for specific dates. We encourage you to enquire about professional development funding from your place of employment or school.

For more information, please visit http://www.woodhull.org/calendar.php

FREE Women's Leadership Conf in Boston Oct 27

Women's leadership Conference at Boston University

Free Women's Leadership Conference
This Weekend in Boston

When: Saturday, October 27, 2007, 10:00am-5:00pm

Where: Boston University, Morse Auditorium (602 Commonwealth Ave.)
and the Metcalf Science Building (590 Commonwealth Ave.)

Cost: FREE

This event will feature a panel discussion including presenter Naomi Wolf on "Beauty and Self-Esteem in Society: Freeing Ourselves and the Next Generation"
as well as professional development seminars on financial literacy, negotiation, ethical leadership and writing for change.

To Register Please Call Su Bartlett at definingbeautyBU@gmail.com (mailto: definingbeauty@gmail.com) or 617 353-3635

Brought to you by the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership and the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty in association with the Boston University Panhellenic Society and Every Person Counts.

Bridging the Gap 10/31

Is anyone going to be attending the "Bridging the Gap" report w/Deval Patrick, on 10/31, 10-12? Would you like to meet before, get lunch after?

Outside Class Meeting/Get Together

I mentioned this earlier, but Carol suggested that we all get together out of class to talk about what we've been doing, and discuss more informally. Carol and Eliza have both offered to host. We could possibly do this after class one night, on the weekend, or on a non-class day. When are people free, are you interested, etc?

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

New Issue of the Forum Magazine Out

NEW ISSUEPolitical Orders and Political ErasThe transition from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown as Prime Minister of Britainproduced a vast amount of stock-taking. For journalists, this involved thequestion of differences--realized, incipient, or imaginary--between Blairand Brown. For political scientists, however, this is the wrong question.Instead, their job is to ask whether any given transition represents a trulynew political order. If it does not, the question becomes when the currentpolitical era really did emerge. What remains is then the question ofwhether current politics gives any serious indication of some new, latent,emergent era.In this issue of The Forum, Graham Wilson and Donley Studlar revisit thesequestions in Britain. Graham concentrates more on the structure anddistinction of a putative Blair era, while Donley carves British politicalhistory into the longer framework. Byron Shafer then asks where we are inhistory, that is, where we are in the same sort of evolution in the UnitedStates. For Germany, Clay Clemens asks whether a grand coalition can everrepresent real political change, or whether it is only a device forforestalling same. And for France, Andrew Appleton uses this same set ofnotions to ask whether there can indeed be a 'Sarkozy era'. PREFACEByron Shafer

List of this volume's articles:

"Notes from a New Editor".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art1ARTICLESGraham K. Wilson "A Blair Era? The Political Order of Modern Britain".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art2Donley T. Studlar "From Collectivist Consensus to 21st CenturyNeoliberalism: Orders and Eras in Postwar Britain".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art3Byron E. Shafer "Where Are We in History? Political Orders and PoliticalEras in the Postwar U.S.".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art4Clay M. Clemens "The Grand Coalition and a Changing Political Order:Shifting Alliances and a New Era in German Politics".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art5Andrew Appleton "Political Orders and Political Eras in France: Can There Bea Sarkozy Era?".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art6Hans Noel "Listening to the Coalition Merchants: Measuring the IntellectualInfluence of Academic Scribblers".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art7Michael W. Wagner "The Utility of Staying on Message: Competing PartisanFrames and Public Awareness of Elite Differences on Political Issues".http://www.bepress.com/forum/vol5/iss3/art8

Going to the ObamaRama This Afternoon?

If so, be sure to bring an umbrella, as it's supposed to rain...and hard! Also, for those of you who will be around the State House today, the Senate will be hearing Bill 1353: An Act Relativve to Public Safety. The purpose of the bill is to expand the buffer zone at the entrances and exits to reproductive health clinics from 18 ft to 36 feet. The legislation was designed in order to more effectively protect the safety and privacy of clinic patients and employees. Though a buffer zone law already exists, the language of the law is ambiguous and has made prosecution and punishment for violations of the law difficult. The session begins in Senate chambers at 1 p.m.- H

Monday, October 22, 2007

News of Interest...

I don't know if anyone saw this or not, but did you know that when the space shuttle Discovery takes off tomorrow, it will be under the command of a woman for only the second time in NASA history? Also, when it docks at the international space station, it will be greeted by a 'female skipper!' One small step for man...one giant step for womankind! Also, the state of Louisiana just elected its first non-white governor since Reconstruction...it's true! Rep. Bobby Jindal, son of Indian immigrants will take the helm in January for the Bayou State. Finally, if you are in or around the State House tomorrow morning, stop into Gardner Auditorium. Our classmate, Denise Perault will be giving verbal testimony in front of the Housing Committee. It starts at 10 am...I'm sure she'd love your moral support! H

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Barack Obama 10/23

Jasmine sent out an email for a rally on Tuesday, 10/23 with Barack Obama. I'm really interested in hearing him speak, and have already RSVP'd. Is anyone else interested in going? We will be late for class, but I emailed Christa, and I'm hoping she'll be understanding. It would be nice to meet up before going in. Let me know if you're interested.
Lily

Testing...1,2,3...

Hi Ladies.

I've completed the blog site. As you'll see, it includes events of interests (in descending order by date), links to news agencies, the Massachusetts Government site, and the Healy Library. We've also got due date reminders for assignments and I've included space at the bottom for our bios and contact info. I've only heard from a few of you, so please either add this information yourselves, or you can email it to me and I'll insert the info for you. Take a look at the first couple of bios for examples. Also, I didn't insert case study info for most people so that you could phrase it the way you wanted. Again, either add the information yourselves or send it along to me. Hopefully this will give us an opportunity to keep a more public dialogue going on assignments, concerns, upcoming events, etc. As events come up or you desire to share information, just add it to the appropriate section--or email it to me. If you have any suggestions for fine-tuning, just let me know!--Heather

Jobs/Opportunities

1)
MASSACHUSETTS NOW STATEWIDE MANAGER & LOBBYIST

RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members and 9 local chapters throughout the state. The Mass. NOW Statewide Manager's primary responsibilities fall under Legislative Organizing, Fundraising, and Office Management.

The Statewide Manager will run Mass. NOW and Greater Boston NOW's legislative advocacy and internship programs as well as support fundraising efforts and will act as office manager of the Mass. and Boston NOW office (located in Boston). Specifically, the responsibilities include:

Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (50%)
· Insuring participation of NOW activists in the legislative program, including outreach to and retention of Legislative Committee members
· Involving Massachusetts NOW's membership base and chapters in the legislative program and related actions
· Representing NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
· Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and filing new legislation
· Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of NOW's priority issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
Fundraising (25%)
· Managing the Mass. NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
· Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with chapter boards and Mass. NOW Foundation board
· Soliciting and stewarding Mass. NOW donors, as appropriate
Office Management (25%)
· Recruiting, screening and supervising interns
· Ensuring that the Mass. NOW office runs smoothly
· Database upkeep

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
· Demonstrated commitment to justice and equality for women
· At least one year of organizing experience preferred; fundraising experience a plus
· Ability to work with and motivate volunteers and interns
· Excellent writing and communication skills
· Ability to work independently
· At least eighteen month commitment
· Knowledge of Massachusetts political landscape a plus
· Fluency in language other than English a plus

This is a full-time time position offering a total comprehensive package of $34,000.00 annually. Women of color and LGBT individuals are encouraged to apply. E-mail applications are preferred; please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email and phone contact information) to massnow@massnow.org with the subject: Statewide Manager Position. No phone calls, please.

Applications may also be submitted to:
Statewide Manager Search Committee
Massachusetts NOW/Boston NOW
1105 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-254-9134

2) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, Inc., 501(c)4
Mass. Women’s Political Caucus Education Fund, 501(c)3
Headquartered in Boston, Mass.

The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus seeks a dynamic and skilled Executive Director who will lead the organization in effectively achieving its mission and goals.

Founded in 1971, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, a multi-partisan and non-profit membership organization and state affiliate of the National Women’s Political Caucus, has a mission to recruit, train and help elect and appoint qualified, pro-choice women to public office.

The primary function of the Executive Director is to provide professional management and fund raising for all MWPC and MWPC Education Fund operations. Operations include but are not limited to office administration, overview of annual budgets and proper fund allocations, fund raising and development, overview of all education programs and political work. Director will support Board and its committees with all of their work and programs.

Overview of the MWPC and its Programs

MWPC staff consists of a full-time Executive Director and a full-time Associate Director. The ED and AD also supervise interns throughout the school year including the paid internship of the Deborah Blumer Scholar, in the memory of the late state representative. With a budget of approximately $225,000 representing a combination of individual contributions and corporate support, MWPC provides workshops and training for those who are interested in seeking political office. MWPC also participates in a variety of initiatives that help promote women in elected office and to high positions in state government.

Administrative Responsibilities, office:
Oversee all day-to-day administration and maintenance of office
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (access, excel, word)
Review and field phone calls, e-mail, fax, and correspondence
Data entry to keep the donor base and other files updated and maintained
Maintenance and updating the website
Word processing for the majority of all relative correspondence and documents
Overall responsibility for computer systems, equipment maintenance and acquisition
Keep all MWPC files in accessible order
Oversee all event planning, scheduling, program budgets and timelines
Oversee all mailing schedules and coordinate most of them
Interview and supervise college interns for additional office support

Fiscal Responsibilities
Work with Executive Committee to develop accurate annual Budget
Monitor expenditures; Working with the Associate Director, oversee processing of all bills and requests for reimbursement, and get them (properly identified as to organization and source of expenditure) for payment, with the exception of the PAC account which is overseen by the Treasurer.
Monitor revenues; Oversee processing of all revenues in office with both hard copies and database entries, and get all checks and cash (properly identified as to organization and source of income) to Treasurer for deposit

Fund Raising Responsibilities
Work with Steering Committee &/or Executive Committee to develop Fundraising Plan
Work with Special Events Committee (fund raising) to support the annual Good Guys Awards (February), the Tribute to Abigail Adams (June) and the quarterly breakfast series Commonwealth Commentary launched in Jan. 2008, including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up. Staff fundraising events. Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
Write and respond to any foundation grants (Heinz Foundation, etc.)
Oversee direct mail projects, such as annual membership drive, year-end-special-appeal,
and any others determined with Steering Committee
Cultivate donors and develop relationships with them to keep them engaged in contributing

Education Committee and Programs Responsibilities
Work with Education Committee to support planned educational events (such as Campaign Skills Training, Annual Meeting), including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up.
Staff educational events.
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
With approval from Executive Committee, work with Coalition efforts to co-sponsor events, forums, open houses, debates, etc. in an effort to promote the Caucus and further engage women in the political process
Work with appropriate Coalitions to broaden the MWPC’s base and
strength in the effort to recruit and collectively/educationally support women candidates
Facilitate the Intern Program
Oversee all production of Educational and Resource material
Oversee any purchasing and marketing of “sales” items
Work with Newsletter Editor for timely production and content of quarterly newsletter
Advocate for issues pertinent to the MWPC as deemed appropriate by the Executive
Committee (such as preparing testimony about specific bills at the State House)
Keep informed of current events and political happenings as they relate to MWPC

Media and PR Responsibilities
Work with Board’s PR subcommittee to develop a media campaign to promote MWPC events and mission
Oversee appropriate calendar announcements, press releases, media advisories for all events and/or political endorsements in timely fashion
Maintain basic media database; cultivate some media contacts
Work with President to respond to media inquiries

Membership Development Responsibilities
Oversee annual membership recruitment mailing (January), follow-up phonathon, and 2nd follow-up mailing (March/early April)
Work with Membership Committee to host House Parties and help find appropriate events
(sponsored by other organizations) to staff a MWPC table with literature/membership
Support Steering Committee/Board to participate in recruitment of members
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities

Organizational development
Assist Steering Committee/Board with Strategic Planning as needed

Relationship to Ad Hoc Committees
Staff and support needs of Ad Hoc Committees such as Nominating, Young Professionals Group, Web Site, By-Laws, etc.

Political Action
Note: the MWPC also has a Political Action Committee registered and in compliance with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Work with Political Action Committee to collect addresses of potential women candidates, oversee mailings of endorsement packets to candidates, oversee and track responses, set-up interviews w/PAC Board, oversee correspondence. Keep appropriate files.
Work w/Board on any events, fund raising efforts, mailings, etc. to support PAC work

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience. It is critical that the candidate have a proven track record in fundraising and significant experience in political organizing. In addition, the candidate needs to be an effective communicator with public speaking and public relations skills. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To express interest in this position, please send resume and cover letter to the MWPC Search Committee at edsearch@mwpc.org

Bios and Contact Info

Heather Panahi (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: Making 'Herstory'- Preparing Young Women for Leadership in the 21st Century
Internship: MassNOW and the Massachusetts Coalition on the Status of Women
Bio: Master's in Teaching, 8 years experience teaching Social Studies Education in both public and private high schools. Area of concentration/specialty: Political Science, Economics, African Studies, Public Speaking and Model UN. - Freelance writer and author of multicultural children's literature with a love of advocacy, activism and all things political. Just launched my first bid for local office...and lost! But determined to finagle my way into public office myself, or train future young women to do it for me!

Lily Lockhart (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: 'No Child Left Behind' in Low Income Schools
Internship: Center for Law and Education
Bio: Intern for State Rep Balser, Chairwoman on Committee for Mental Health and Substance , Abuse HighSchool Teacher - Photo and Computer Graphics, Queens NY, predominantly minority and low income student body Photography - lilylockhart.com (this is a little out of date)General Knowledge-Special Education and Special Needs. Connections to a few Education advocacy organizations

Stephanie Drahan
Case Study: Improving Access to EC
Internship: Working for Rep. Alice Wolf's Office
Bio: Skidmore College-- Women's Studies and GovernmentVolunteer at PPLM, Naral

Penny Price
CaseStudy: Illegal Immigration
Internship: Intern for Rep. Liz Malia
Bio: Graduated in 2007 from University of Massachusetts-Boston. Currently work at ABCD University High School as a counselor.

Carol Nemet
Case Study: Licensure of Mental Health Care Providers
Internship: Intern for Rep. Thomas Calter Bio:Consolidated Mortgage Services, Senior Loan Officer and Marketing Director, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Professional Photographer http://www.imagerybydesign.com/. Knowledge and Skills- Non-profit work regarding Affordable Housing, DE FHA Underwriter

Gosia Tomaszewska
Case Study: Pay Equity in the Mental Health Field
Internship: MassNOW
Bio: BA in History and Psychology from Douglass College of Rutgers University; MA in European studies focusing on Central and Eastern Europe from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland; Research Interests: Eastern Europe/Women's Human Rights/Mental Health--more specifically Soviet bloc countries and their post-Communist histories, Polish-Jewish relations, Holocaust, collective identity of Polish women, Polish feminist movement, pay equity in the mental health field; Work experience mostly in the mental health field; fluent in Polish and speak some Russian; love dogs--have the cutest dog in the world named Dzem--a mix of a boxer and St. Bernard; partner is a computer genius so "I" might be of some help with technical issues:);

Lorelei Kluever
Case Study: Street Harrassment
Internship:Our Bodies Ourselves
Bio: BA in Communications/Public RElations and a Minor in Psychology from Westfield State College, Community activist organizer at Boston ACORN

Marie Philippeaux
Case Study: Youth Development/Violence Prevention
Internship: Interning with Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem
Bio: Undergraduate work at Bentley College in Public Policy and Social Change- Two tracks: Media and Public Relations and Spanish, Working at Mass Mentoring Partnership as an Operations Manager- Responsibilities include Human Resources, Finance and Operations

Nency Salamoun
Case Study: Political Participation of Arab-Americans
Internship: TBA
Bio: Undergraduate degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. I love traveling and have spent some time doing that since I graduated. Really, I'm addicted so if anyone is interested, LETS GO!! Extensive background in the mental health field

Funke Adenodi Akinbuli
Case Study: Disability and Stigma
Internship: Massachusetts Legislative Black Caucus
Bio: Undergraduate and graduate degrees earned from Boston University, First generation american by way of Nigeria, the Founder and Executive Director for The Exodus Guild, Inc., a non-profit addressing the issue of disabilities in Africa (http://www.theexodusguild.org)enjoy/ public policy and politics.

Denise Perrault
Case Study:40B Housing
Internship: TBA
Bio: It is my mission to expose and change policy for women. Policy interests include housing, divorce laws, McKinney-Vento Act. Lots of legal experience. Advocacy is my second nature.

Eliza Wilson
Case Study:Relationships between large urban institutions and the community in which they are located.
Internship:University of Massachusetts, Boston
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation, Special Projects and Programs
Bio: Born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, I spent two years studying at the University of Rhode Island. After URI I transferred to the University of Massachusetts Boston, where I studied Philosophy and Public Policy. While a student at UMB I spent a semester at the University of Guam and developed an interest in the political relationship of Unincorporated Territories. I serve as a board member of Do the Write Thing - an initiative of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. My future plans include becoming a college or university president.

Elizabeth Platt
Case Study: The Situation of Immigrant Women in Boston
Internship: Center for Social Policy
Bio: Graduated in 2005 from Loyola College in Maryland with a Bachelor's in Political Science. Upon graduation, I accepted a position with Loyola University in Chicago at their Rome Center campus in Italy. During my time abroad, I became interested in immigration issues, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of women and children.

Ijeoma Njoku
Case Study:International Students and Declariation of Finances: A Peak into Pandora's Box
Internship: TBA
Bio: Originally from Nigeria, I am especially interested in the political participation of African Women

Kacie Kelly
Case Study:
Internship: Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
Bio: Project Coordinator-Cognitive Processing Therapy Dissemination Initiative, National Center for PTSD
Women's Health Sciences Division, VA Boston Healthcare System
Knowledge and Skills - mental health research, program development and management, federal government

Ariela Gragg
Case Study: The Politicization of the FDA- The Tuna Lobby
Internship: Interning for Rep. Kay Kahn
Bio: Earned a History degree from Brandeis University in 2002.I have worked in retail- selling clothing, mortgages, insurance, furniture and high end jewelry. I have a strong interest in public policy and leadership with an eye on the State House....maybe even the presidency! Currently applying to law school.

Amanda Rositano
Case Study: The Morality of Marijuana: A Social Perspective
Internship: Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
Bio: Received a BA in Journalism from Emerson College-Restaurant Manager, Environmentalist, Drug-Policy Reform Activist.

Ashley Correia
Case Study: Insurance Coverage for Autism
Internship: Massachusetts Dept. of Fire Services- Public Education Unit
Bio: BA in Political Science from UMass-Amherst, Former intern for Congressman John W. Oliver, Currently working with children in an after-school program. Interests include special education, voter participation, Autism research.

Azzure Parker
Case Study: Urban Issues
Internship: Africana Studies with Professor Jemadari Kamara
Bio: Graduated in 2007 with a BA in Africana Studies and Political Science

Cassandra Baxter
Case Study: Work-Family Policy
Internship: Office of Government Affairs at Wheelock College
Bio: Graduated in 2007 with a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies.

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Grace Ross

Feminism is Memory

Meeting Madeline Albright

Obama-Rama on the Comma!

Boston Peace Rally 10/27/07

The Goo Goo Dolls at Political Rally

Steph Drahan: Hillraiser

Polichicks Around Town

About Polichicks

Assignments and Due Dates for PAFG 623

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