About
The
Main Function of the site is to be a
source of ideas and useful information. Currently,
the "Crisis Responses" page is a focus, as we look for
ways to help set the country on a better path. In our
view, the current level of debt at the federal level,
among many other things, has set us on a
self-destructive path. In dealing with this or any other
situation, we're interested in the long-term; realistic
ten, twenty and thirty year plans for turning things
around. At the same time, there's no time like the
present to get started, so have a look at all the pages;
there's something for everyone there.
The
Site is Run by Matthew J. Fraser. I'm a language
teacher, and with my students we look at all aspects of
learning, including establishing a good daily routine.
www.ideasforamerica.wordpress.com
Just as my teaching work is all about catharsis for my
students, and exploring all avenues to get better, this
site is about useful ideas that can make us better.
2010 State Senate Race
This year, I'm running as an Independent for the
Massachusetts Second Essex State Senate seat, which
includes the communities of Salem, Beverly, Danvers,
Peabody and Topsfield. The challenge is to apply some of
the ideas here in a useful way for people in the
district. The focus of the race will be the mailings,
which emphasize some of the opportunities in education,
health care and energy. About 1,500 people can expect to
receive our mailing, which is a fusion of the
ideas and goals most suited to responding to the crisis.
If elected, the ideas in the mailing are the ones that
people can expect me to work on..
Ideas for America 1 is a collection of
essays, originally based largely on the research of Mass.
Inc and Commonwealth Magazine. Beginning in 1998, I
began reading and taking notes, which in turn became
sentences and paragraphs, and research fused with my
experiences teaching middle and high school. The work
was first published on August 8, 2005, although since
then, the book has been updated thrice, including
in 2010. The latest updates were a direct response to the ongoing economic
crisis.
Ideas for America 1 Back Cover Excerpt: "Taken
individually, the ideas, proposed goals and action plans
contained in Ideas for America 1 are interesting,
useful and empowering. But its most profound
and expansive use will come with the collective
implementation of the ideas, which represents
nothing less than a leap forward for the country
as a whole." |
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