A blog about Brandeis University, progressive politics, and the spirit of Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis on the campus today.
Posted on: February 2nd, 2012
Category: Brandeis Values, Democracy, elections, Elly, I get email, Protect the Powerless, Student Union
The Student Union will now have a Midyear Senator position! 315 Students voted for the amendment 52 students voted against the amendment 10 students abstained (We needed 2/3 of the votes in favor of the amendment in order for it to pass) Thus, we now set our sights on a future election. We have two [...]
Posted on: January 11th, 2012
Category: Activism, Beyond Brandeis, Brandeis Values, Death Penalty, Diversity and Multiculturalism, economy, elections, Elly, environment, gender equality, I get email, International Issues, Surveys, Take Action, Transparency
The Brandeis Office of Study Abroad sent out an e-mail yesterday to students returning from studying abroad. "Brandeis has been offered the opportunity to have our students (YOU!) participate in a pre- and post-experience assessment survey in a study on the effects of study abroad. This study is funded by the Teagle Foundation and is [...]
Posted on: January 7th, 2012
Category: Beyond Brandeis, Brandeis Values, elections, Elly, Liveblogging, National Issues, Take Action, Transparency
Liveblogging the New Hampshire Republican Debate from my TV in NY! Broadcast on ABC. Commentators: Josh McElveen, George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer Participants: Romney, Santorum, Gingrich, Huntsman, Perry, Paul. 9 PM EST Politicians' Business versus Political Backgrounds Semantics 9:10 In asking a question, the commentator misspoke, confusing "corrupt" and "corporate." As Paul was speaking, his microphone malfunctioned. Santorum jumped in, saying [...]
Posted on: November 23rd, 2011
Category: Activism, Aramark, Brandeis Values, Democracy, elections, Elly, environment, gender equality, I get email, Partners in Justice, Student Union, Take Action, The Public Good, Transparency, Volunteer
The Student Advisory Committee for the Strategic Planning Process and the Student Union Consitutional Review Task Force. Two awesome opportunities for any undergraduates to make decisions about our school. No application necessary- simply e-mail Herbie about your interest in either of these groups by Nov. 25th! Read below for more information: Currently there are two [...]
Posted on: November 23rd, 2011
Category: Activism, Beyond Brandeis, Brandeis Values, Diversity and Multiculturalism, elections, Elly, environment, gender equality, I get email, National Issues, Protect the Powerless, Take Action, The Public Good
In honor of Thanksgiving, I would like to express support for organizations or people that make a positive difference in the world. First up, the ACLU. The ACLU, comprised of the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation, has been working since 1920 to protect the rights of American citizens. ACLU Victories of 2011 "Don't Ask, Don't [...]
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