Inspired by Samin Nosrat, thinking about formats available to us for lists, spreadsheets, and more complex options - and when to pick the right one at the right time. Plus, gifs and memes!
A Sprinter’s Guide to West Philly
A treatise on where to eat in West Philly, and a lengthy summary of neighborhood history and dynamics, from a social justice perspective.
culture
You might be thinking... my org has a crummy data culture! We are crabby, confused, chaotic, critical, and resource-constrained! How do we get curious, collaborative, clear and celebratory? Read on for some tried and true strategies!
spreadsheet role up
Why social movement organizations need spreadsheet champions as one of many important roles to play! Plus, the first time I tried (and failed) to learn VLOOKUPs.
C/C/C/C RM
Imagining a database model that puts social justice campaigners in the center. Join me?
in memorial
When I really think about what we face, I feel outraged, exasperated and full of grief and rage. This year, I'm going to infuse my Memorial Day by remembering the people we've lost in the contemporary civil war for dignity, inclusion, and self-determination.
blood boiling metaphors, and some alternatives
Don't miss my upcoming webinar on Change-making Mindsets! Plus, read about some metaphors for "go live" that center queer, activist communities and our vision for justice, equity, and good technology.
it’s time to stop saying “lean organization”
Why it's time to "lean away" from the "lean organization" bandwagon. Fatphobia. Capitalism. Feminism. This post tackles it all! /endrant
“Change management” for change-makers
What does the moon, popcorn, and caterpillars have in common? Changing phases, of course! This post is all about getting better at change management. BONUS: my favorite lil dumpster fire meme makes a cameo appearance!
honoring dr. king
I believe that movement building and smart infrastructure go hand in hand. It's a travesty that in our efforts to re-tell stories about the civil rights movement, we don't share or even necessarily understand how the work actually got done. As we honor Dr. King, let's also honor the invisible labor that make movements thrive.
