What I’m Reading
“caring about other people’s kids is part of what it means to care about our own” – a blog post from Slacktivist on moral choices. This well-researched book on food and cooking in ancient Egypt. This book on the […]
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If you read one thing today
Read this article by a rabbi arrested for protesting the Muslim travel ban.
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Three links on how to change the world
Duncan Green’s new website on how change happens has been released in advance of a book by the same name. Dr. Green is one of the sanest voices in development, and he’s taking on real problems. Mashable has a nice […]
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Happy ThanksgivingSupport the United Farm Workers Union who are working to better the lives and working conditions of tens of thousands of workers who harvest the food we all eat. Independence is a myth. Or a lie. It’s impossible, anyway. […]
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When not to go to grad school
I know basically all international development jobs want a Master’s degree. (It’s an unfair winnowing-out technique that favors people who can pay for grad school, and it sucks.) But that doesn’t mean grad school is right for you. Don’t go […]
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Data, data, data
Two thoughtful articles on using data for international development, and a contest on data for improving vision: IPA takes on the difference between big data, and good data. Linda Raftree has a perceptive take on data and privacy And finally, […]
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Terrible Career Advice and Other Links
Lifehacker suggests asking for a reference letter when you leave a job. Because they think it’s 1973? No one uses reference letters anyone more. Having them won’t get you a job; it will make you look ridiculous. Career advice that […]
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An exercise in brave
Not everyone is at a place where they can start working with a coach. You might not have the time, or the money (Though if it’s a money issue, get in touch. I don’t want anyone to need coaching and […]
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