Buffalo HolocaustOnce there were 50-to-100 million buffalo, they were the most numerous large mammals to ever exist on the face of the earth. Traveling in huge herds, they dominated much of North America from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains, from Mexico to Saskatchewan. USDA StatisticsTotal cattle and calves inventory as of January 1, …

Instead of solving the world’s problem let’s look at local civic engagement. How can we get more local involvement–not just people complaining or criticizing, but people actually doing stuff. Among the questions we might want to answer are: Why don’t people get involved? (Do we know?) What could make involvement more productive? Could technology improve …

Becky has sent a few things to post: Citizenship–what does it mean locally–nationally Why don’t people get involved The angry mob Professionals – Volunteers Are public debates effective Feeling helpless Compromised relationship with local government (schools, evictions, criminal records) Fear of community retribution Social media – Newspapers – on hand reporters Lack of public speaking …