This morning, host Doug Fabrizio, of KUER's Radio West, spoke with David Skaggs of the Council for Excellence in Government, Ryan Alexander of Common Cause, and Michael McDonald from George Mason University about the process of drawing congressional districts. The guests were attending a three-day Redistricting Conference presented by the Hinckley Institute of Politics. While the topic of redistricting is a facinating one, I was especially interested when the conversation turned to the importance of "civic literacy" and civil discourse within communities to ensure a fair redistricting process. So what does this have to do with libraries? Last week's Community Planning Committee felt that providing "Commons", or a space for civil discourse was one of six important contributions our library system could offer within our service area.
Monday, April 03, 2006
civil discourse.
This morning, host Doug Fabrizio, of KUER's Radio West, spoke with David Skaggs of the Council for Excellence in Government, Ryan Alexander of Common Cause, and Michael McDonald from George Mason University about the process of drawing congressional districts. The guests were attending a three-day Redistricting Conference presented by the Hinckley Institute of Politics. While the topic of redistricting is a facinating one, I was especially interested when the conversation turned to the importance of "civic literacy" and civil discourse within communities to ensure a fair redistricting process. So what does this have to do with libraries? Last week's Community Planning Committee felt that providing "Commons", or a space for civil discourse was one of six important contributions our library system could offer within our service area.
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First off I have to say, Hannah is very sad you are not there. As she says " It was only ok because you know who wasnt there mom." and those are her exact words. It makes me sad.
Hey you stinker- that wasnt the deal. The card was for YOU. And where are you these blogging days anyways?! hahaha kidding.
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