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Opinion: Questions for Shelby County Schools about the S.A.F.E. plan to reopen

leahc.windsor@gmail.com (Leah Windsor) — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 04:00:10 -0500

Who buys the cleaning supplies for a safe return to schools during the pandemic? What happens if students forget their face masks? A parent has these and other questions about the Shelby County Schools plan for fall.

Gap between police power and status leads to violence

leahc.windsor@gmail.com (Leah Windsor) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:55:30 -0500

Police in places where law enforcement has higher status have taken a knee in solidarity with citizens demonstrating in the streets. These departments have also used much less force against civilians.

Bring women to the negotiating table

leahc.windsor@gmail.com (Leah Windsor) — Tue, 9 Jun 2020 06:15:47 -0500

Research shows that to include women in the peacemaking process is not a courtesy, it’s a necessity. Any negotiations that stakeholders hope to be lasting or meaningful can only be so with the input of women in the community.