Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Rural Assembly and the Rural Compact.

Posted on January 27, 2009 by meredith

Today I came across an organization called The Rural Assembly and I am so excited about their work and I think you will be too. The Rural Assembly is a part of the Center for Rural Strategies, an amazing organization … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Watch Issues Statement Urging Israel to Allow Journalists in Gaza.

Posted on January 5, 2009 by meredith

Although certainly not all folklorists would argue this is an issue that pertains to our work, I feel denying access to journalists and human rights workers is a human rights violation that pertains to the larger study of folklife on … Continue reading →

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