Tag Archives: native science

POLITICAL NEWS

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

    Stuck on the Tar Baby (Today’s blog is the first of three that looks at the presidential election from a perspective that shares evidence from researchers who study mass media. But first, I must have my morning tea) … Continue reading →

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Ginsburg’s got guts

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Just finished reading a wrap-up of news in a magazine that offers a passel of newsworthy stories in tightly written packages from many corners. You get to hear folks ranging from CBS anchors to Slate pundits nattering about events following … Continue reading →

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Native science & rhetoric

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

An elder once told me, “Traditional knowledge is thousands of years of applied science.” Those words came from one of the speakers at the Indigenous Environments conference I was fortunate to attend this week in Norwich, England. She points out … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Did you spend part of your Sunday thinking about the shootings in Orlando? I’ll bet folks who attend church services heard about grief and pain. Our Buddhist friends here in Portland addressed the murders head-on. What would be a thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Guns? Follow the money

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

It’s disheartening to see media coverage of politicos punching each other verbally while using human slaughter as fodder for their own gain. This week a group of reporters spoke with John McCain in the hallway of the Senate building, where … Continue reading →

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When the Invisible becomes Visible

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

We found visible the invisible on our recent trip to Chicago. An exhibit of forgotten black-and-white images by photojournalist Gordon Parks is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago through August. Parks is famous for his shots of Black … Continue reading →

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Romans, Countrymen & Graduates  

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

  It’s that time of year again. That time when graduation speeches and career advice flood Tweeterville and broadcast news. If you were queen of the universe, what would you say to the Class of 2016? Work hard? Follow your … Continue reading →

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The Day Julia Joined the Osage

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

My uncle sat in the front seat while I drove his car, pointing out the sights on our drive to Pine Ridge—there’s Russell Means’ house, there’s the Agency, there’s Big Bat’s store. We parked the car and John, my daughter … Continue reading →

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My mother: the cop

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

An enduring memory of my mother was her sheer authority. She literally packed a pistol. As a deputy sheriff for Los Angeles County, she carried a purse that had a built-in holster for her gun. One day, she clearly and … Continue reading →

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30 Poems in 30 Days

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

My weekend poems took shape on the train ride to Seattle and return, and while we soaked up the sunshine in outdoor cafes, I tried to keep up with the 30 poems in 30 days promise. Poem 15 Safe Weekend … Continue reading →

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