Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Public Spaces and Social Movements



“Public spaces become a place for conversation,” Shepard said, “and the best public spaces are well used public spaces.”

“I think people aren’t looking for politicians to solve their problems…We have to lead ourselves".

Shepard said direct action creates change. Use your voice, or your impact becomes smaller and smaller, he said.

Read more at Loyola Student Dispatch - Author speaks about social relations at Loyola.

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