Living Democracy 2022
- August 19, 2015
- The 5 Truths I Learned from Living in Linden
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I applied for Living Democracy on a whim. I was captivated by the idea of living in a new town, learning about a strange, new place, and getting to do what I love---writing about my experiences. I was pleasantly surprised when I was offered a position on the Living Democracy team.
- By Amy Hudson
- August 17, 2015
- An Insider's/Outsider's Reflection on the Randolph County Hospital Vote
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Through my articles, I feel like I’ve been able to give a pretty good accounting of my summer here in Roanoke. I’ve talked about the highs (and there have been a lot of those), the lows, and the lessons I’ve learned about rural democracy and community engagement. The only thing that I really haven’t talked about has been arguably the most central issue of the summer—the community’s hospital vote.
- By Joy Porter
- August 11, 2015
- Selma Motivates Parker to Carry Lessons Forward
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As I reminisce on my summer, I owe it to Selma that I am now more comfortable and motivated to do community work in my hometown or any other place I may learn to call home. For 10 weeks I was compelled to drift away from my comfort zone and adapt to a new environment and way of life.
- By Illyshia Parker
- August 7, 2015
- Roanoke's Outdoor Education Center Sign of Community Innovation, Vision
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One of the most innovative avenues through which Roanoke tries to provide these opportunities is Handley High School’s Outdoor Education Center, an outdoor learning facility that boasts fruit and vegetable patches, a chicken coop, fish hatcheries, bee-keeping facilities, and more. The OEC shows Roanoke is a town that is willing to think outside the box and implement original ideas in order to position itself on the cutting-edge.
- By Joy Porter
- August 6, 2015
- Collinsville Provides Journey of Discovery
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I put off writing this final article and reflection about my time in Collinsville, Alabama. I kept telling myself that it’s me just being lazy. But in reality I know that this means that my summer there has completely come to an end.
- By Crystal Rawls
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