by Mike Butler | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog
During September, the School of Statesmanship, Stewardship, and Service (SOSSAS) will sponsor and present a series of classes titled “Rights With Responsibilities.” In our “Rights With Responsibilities” series, we will discuss the concept of social maturity and what...
by Mike Butler | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog
In preparation for our Awakening Democracy series presentation to the Longmont community, we created guidelines for conversation. We did this beforehand knowing the participants who attended the presentations would bring many differing perspectives. We were right...
by Jennifer Jeanneret | May 7, 2024 | Blog
This week, Vogue published an exquisite piece titled “Meet the ‘Mwani Mamas,’ a Group of Zanzibari Women Changing Their Lives Through Seaweed Farming”. The expertly written and photographed article unveiled the moving story behind the batch-created luxury skincare...
by Mike Butler | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog
As we rethink the cultures we find ourselves in, whether that be professionally, personally, or communally, it is imperative to have a vision that expands the horizon for what is possible. In an attempt to cast such a vision, I am suggesting a list of characteristics...
by Carol Engel-Enright | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog
Co-founder, Carol Engel-Enright talks to Michelle Deines on her podcast, Serving Locally, with Michelle. Listen in the embed above, or click here to listen on Spotify Podcasts.
by Mike Butler | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog
During my time as Longmont’s Public Safety Chief, I shifted my department’s philosophy, policies, and practices to embrace the activation of the common good. I believed the reality and the perception of safety were mostly the responsibility of citizens, both...