Carl J. Petersen
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Carl Petersen is a former Green Party candidate for the LAUSD School Board and a longtime advocate for public education and special needs families. Now based in Washington State, he writes about politics, culture, and their intersections.
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Didn't We Get Rid Of The Monarchy?
“With fear for our democracy, I dissent.” – Justice Sonia Sotomayor A grand experiment in Democracy began when the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from England on July 2, 1776. The thirteen colonies would no longer be ruled by a King who derived his power from a line of succession. Instead, leaders would rise from the populace. Their power would not be absolute but would be restrained by the rule of law.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
Is LACOE Failing Again?
“An organization that has been in operation for nine years and that is holding over $12 million in public funds should be able to articulate what actions have taken place and what actions are planned in the near future to utilize money that was apportioned for the benefit of students” – Lashon Governance Review 2021-22
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
LAUSD Candidate Karla Griego on Inclusion and Diversity
“There should be no co-locations on LAUSD campuses.” – LAUSD Candidate Karla Griego After Graciela “Grace” Ortiz was sued by a student who claimed the candidate had not done enough to protect her from a sexual assault at gunpoint, there was a shift in the momentum in the race to replace the retiring Jackie Goldberg as the BD5 representative on the LAUSD School Board. This allowed teacher/parent Karla Griego to beat the Charter School industry’s candidate by 5,220 votes. However, since Griego did not win more than 50% of the votes, she will face Ortiz in November’s general election.
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
Looking Back At Scott Schmerelson's Nine Years On The School Board
“The political process does not end on Election Day. Young people need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make.” – Patrick Murphy
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in Education
