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When we look at our worlds, we are often busy, routined and conditioned to make money to pay bills and live. Is that everything in life ? Watch this 2 min clip What is a world that works for everyone? https://lnkd.in/eaMt983k

U.S. folks - call your elected officials! Because we cannot allow 26 BILLION OF OUR HARD-EARNED TAX DOLLARS to be used to fund weapons that will be targeted on children in G4za. For the love of humanity, call your reps NOW NOW NOW! Exercise your right to tell them what you think. Or just do it because this is YOUR money and I dunno what $26 billion U.S. could buy - a skajillion dog biscuits or a gazillion kazoos or bajillions of googly eyes or a couple of ridiculous gold-encased bridges in some hip city - but dear god, demand that YOUR MONEY be used for literally almost anything other than k1lling children. For f*ck sake, even setting this money on fire would be better than funding the murd3r of babies! If my post sounds frantic and unhinged to you, I have to ask: why aren't YOU feeling frantic and unhinged about this?! And yes this is 100% professional content and it belongs on LinkedIn. Because who in the actual f*ck thinks it's OK to be in the business of k1lling babies!

This is a must-read from Michelle Goldberg on right-wing attacks on progressive nonprofits, now linked to the campus pro-Palestinian protests, but fitting into a broader pattern of authoritarian clamp downs on civil society. But the one element that is missing is an awkward one: sometimes these efforts at repression blunder into legitimate reform territory, such as the lack of transparency of DAFs and fiscal sponsors & political power of philanthropy. Something similar happened in the run-up to the Tax Reform Act of 1969. It means those of us who care abt the health of American civil society have to oppose the crackdown to the extent that it is nakedly political, w/o dismissing some of the underlying reformist issues. Not an easy balancing act. https://lnkd.in/e8M4pT2Y

According to this article about 25% of school districts don't have the funding needed to make up for the loss of Covid relief funding that expires after this school year. For some, that means looking to bonds, sinking funds or other millages to make up the shortfall. If you are a district that needs help passing your millage/bond/sinking fund in an upcoming election - we have a lot of experience helping districts get the yes vote they need. Let me know if we can help! #education #educationfunding #bonds #sinkingfund #millages #elections https://lnkd.in/g5pDjkKA

My latest column: My latest column: We can argue about the money, order audits, debate who should be the next superintendent, discuss breaking the district into smaller pieces, and even consider withholding referendum dollars. We can even argue whether a mayoral takeover is the best way to fix MPS. But if we fail to listen to our most valuable resource — the students and families — and ensure their needs are addressed, then MPS will continue to fail no matter what we do. #mps #education #superintendent #students #funding #dollars

Our latest report... Very insightful look into the minds of voters!

During tough economic times, families face financial barriers to savings as a priority, especially when it comes to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). However, Mike Schilling, President and CEO of Community Savings Credit Union has made it his credit union’s mission to help members, especially low-income families open RESP accounts by offering parents initial-deposit bonuses of $100 to open an RESP with them and $200 if they become members. Read the full article here to learn more: https://bit.ly/48cUTUu #canadacreditunions #RESP

With Christmas around the corner, parents and grandparents often use this opportunity to gift cash sums to younger relatives. Learn how to avoid tax traps when giving gifts. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dzE5HQki #FinancialPlanning #InheritanceTax

GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS? 💡 Why It Matters:  Recognizing the limits of giving back empowers independence and freedom of choice. Read below to learn more. #TheFourthWallExplains #socioculturalresearch #AnalysisBeneathAndBeyondData #WeKnowTheFilipino

Are you a U.S. citizen starting out, or returning to college? As you're preparing to head to the fall semester, remember to make a plan to vote in this year's important election. (Although, all elections are important, and signify your right and, in our opinion, your duty, to maintain Democracy). If planning to vote by absentee ballot, you need to get registered and vote by a specific deadline. More info here: https://lnkd.in/ey7v-_t If planning to vote in your home location, plan your transportation early. If interested in voting in your school location, check now, to see if you can register as a resident of that location, as laws vary by state. More info here: https://lnkd.in/eaczssgX