Author Archives: Ralph Rosenberg

Taking mother nature for granted

http://iaenvironment.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/rosenberg-comments-on-updates-to-iowa-nutrient-reduction-strategy/

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Penn State—-some lessons learned for others (not just Penn State)

While people want to ask questions of Penn State (how could it ever happened, why it happened),  I do not look to Penn State’ response for any evaluation of long-term societal change, whether to issues surrounding abuse,  collegiate dependence on … Continue reading

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Social media and blogging ethics– Wild West standards

   Social media ethics remain in the Wild West.   Social media  and many blogs reflect other contemporary concerns over:  decline in communication: absence of a sense of civility; and decline in ability, or even interest,  to find common ground.  On … Continue reading

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Finding Common Ground in Politics

I just posted a comment to a story in today’s Des Moines Register on finding common ground. Several years ago, Iowans created an institute to do that just, not because it was going to be the cure-all, to end-all, but … Continue reading

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A quick response to NPQ article –Wal-Mart, Democratic National Committee Get Creative with Contributions

http://tinyurl.com/83wxr6e   Debate over credit vs. cash distracts from the greater point that Rick has previously and eloquently pointed out–the distorting influence of large contributions of money into our electoral process. To excise money from poltics will require a high … Continue reading

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Comments on social media and stakeholder resistance in the nonprofit world

http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18291:the-voice-from-outside-stakeholder-resistance-in-nonprofit-organizations&catid=153:features&Itemid=336 The Voice from Outside: Stakeholder Resistance in Nonprofit Organizations December 13, 2011 Sean Buchanan and Patricia Bradshaw “The increasing power of social media provides an important tool as well as a potential weapon for stakeholders, and the trend in … Continue reading

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Penn State—questions to ask, but of other institutions

While people want to ask questions of Penn State (how could it ever happened, why it happened), I think other institutions should be taking the lead in responding. Agencies and institutions do not need to wait for any verdicts from … Continue reading

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Occupying the attention of Americans–giving voice to healthy dissent

The occupy effort has successfully occupied the attention of the public, media, and public officials. To the extent that some inchoate, if not inconsistent, concerns are being reflected, is more reflective of uncertainty and a latent sense of frustration. I … Continue reading

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Ralph Rosenberg’s Online Resume

Ralph Rosenberg’s Online Resume.

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sharing success and learning from the TeaParty

Interesting article on change.   I believe the Tea Party has shown the benefit of applying these ideas.  I believe opponents to the Tea Party should take a look, as well. http://webofchange.com/We-Must-Be-Scientists-for-Change  1.A willingness to experiment with bold ideas and strategies … Continue reading

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