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I'm Speaking at the Writing for Change Conference in San Francisco

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If you're interested in coming, the conference is August 23-25 at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, which is known for its labyrinth. The San Francisco Writers Conference believes that great nonfiction is Changing the World One Book at a Time. For more info. I'll be speaking at 3:30 pm on Friday.

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#4Change Chat Wrap-Up: Community Building

Amy Sample Ward

Note on platform : During last week’s Twitter chat, not unlike previous chats, we dealt with some major issues around lag and load time. Support info is very important. link] VozMob is another great example of this, organizing immigrant communities in Los Angeles, using mobile phones, photos and video [link].

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Wangari Maathai, Dining for Women & LA

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I didn't want to jinx it, so I didn't mention it in my book review of Wangari Maathai's memoir, Unbowed , but I finished the book last week because on Friday my husband and I flew to Los Angeles to hear Maathai speak at a fundraiser organized by the African Millennium Foundation. Those of us who care about the earth, we need to bloom."

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Community Funded Reporting: Interview with David Cohn of Spot.us

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It's easier for people to get really passionate about national issues, but local issues are just as important. For me, it was interesting because living in San Francisco, the Tenderloin fascinates me. The Tenderloin has a lot of issues, to say the least. I can imagine doing that for all kinds of issues.