Foundations for Writing

SCSU Site for English 191

September 29, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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“Greta Thunberg responds to Asperger’s critics: ‘It’s a superpower'”

According to The Guardian, Greta Thunberg has spoken about her Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis after she was criticised over the condition, saying it makes her a “different”, but that she considers it a “superpower”. …. She said she had not been … Continue reading

September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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“Black girls say D.C. school dress codes unfairly target them. Now they’re speaking up.”

The Washington Post reports on black girls speaking up on dress codes. For generations, girls have been sent to the principal’s office for violating dress codes: Shorts must reach past fingertips. Shirts can’t be too low-cut. No spaghetti straps. No cleavage. But … Continue reading

September 24, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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“Protests over black girls’ hair rekindle debate about racism in South Africa”

Here’s the lead of an article from the September 3 Washington Post about protests concerning school guidelines regarding natural hair: PRETORIA, South Africa — In recent years, staff members at the prestigious Pretoria High School for Girls in South Africa’s administrative … Continue reading

September 21, 2019
by Judith Kilborn
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Greta Thunberg on climate change in various venues

An initial image from outside the Swedish Parliament in August 2018 From a one person protest outside the Swedish Parliament last year, to mass marches & a global #ClimateStrike, @GretaThunberg has single-handedly changed the world. Simply remarkable. pic.twitter.com/R5steO2kRX — Guy … Continue reading

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