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Carl Petersen
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Carl Petersen is a proud father of five adult children, including two daughters on the severe end of the Autism spectrum. A passionate advocate for special education, he ran as a Green Party candidate for the LAUSD School Board. Renowned education advocate Dr. Diane Ravitch has praised him as a valiant fighter for public schools. Recently, Carl relocated to the State of Washington, where he is embracing his role as Poppy to two grandsons. You can explore his insights and perspectives through his blogs at www.ChangeTheLAUSD.com.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025Am I A Patriot? When patriotism is reduced to loyalty to one man, we all lose. Instead, it should represent compassion, justice, and equality.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025Another LAUSD Incumbent Gets An Opponent School Board elections don't usually get much attention--but in Los Angeles, they come with big money, big politics, and even bigger consequences for students. John J.P. Perron has entered the race in the LAUSD Board District 6 against former Board President Kelly Gonez.
Sunday, October 5, 2025Carvalhos Quiet Renewal: LAUSD Extends Superintendents Contract Without Public Input School Board votes to keep Carvalho in power after closed-door deliberations. Los Angeles families are left without a voice in their districts future.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025Why Democrats Keep Losing to Trump and How Newsom Could Change That Democrats keep losing to Trump, even when they have the facts, the policies, and the votes. Is Gavin Newsom the one to rewrite the playbook?
Wednesday, September 24, 2025Democracy on the Line: Gerrymandering, Trump, and the Fight for Representation Trump's GOP erodes democracy through gerrymandering and power grabs. Can Democrats defend fair representation without losing it all?
Saturday, September 20, 2025Three LAUSD Incumbents Running For Re-election In 2026, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) voters in even-numbered districts will decide who controls the board - and possibly the future of charter vs. public schools.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025Red States In Glass Houses GOP leaders call out New York and Los Angeles, but data shows many Red states are deadlier. Why aren't they looking for a national solution?
Wednesday, September 3, 2025From Woodstock to Vancouver: A Family Story in Nine Inch Nails Mud, music, and memories: Nine Inch Nails ties together three generations, from Woodstock 94 to a moving night in Vancouver.
Thursday, August 28, 2025The Ozzman Goeth From Crazy Train to his final farewell, a fan reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's wild ride, his lasting legacy, and a soulful connection with outsiders.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025CCSA Doesn't Care The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) tried to protect students attending schools in the most economically vulnerable neighborhoods. Charter schools sued to stop them.
Monday, August 25, 2025Live Aid: The Day The Music Mattered On July 13, 1985, music wasn't just entertainment--it was a global call to action. From Queen's legendary performance to Bono's defiant chants, Live Aid united 1.5 billion people across continents and raised millions for famine relief in Africa. But beyond the unforgettable performances, it was proof that compassion could cut through apathy--and that music really could change the world.
Saturday, August 2, 2025LACOE Charter School Oversight Is Broken""And It's About to Get Worse Los Angeles County loses an advocate for public education as Supervisor Janice Hahn does not reappoint Betty Forrester to the LACOE School Board.
Friday, July 18, 2025Hope out of Chaos Amid chaos and change, an imminent move north brings calm, reflection, and hope... proof that healing and growth can follow life's upheavals.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025Born In East LA: American Citizens Caught in ICE's Dragnet When quotas weren't met, Trump's War on Immigration shifted from criminals to families & minors. Is the focus now on race instead of status?
Wednesday, July 2, 2025The Budget That Cried Wolf: A School District's Endless Fiscal Cliff The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) repeats dire budget warnings yearly,--yet surpluses follow. Do you understand the numbers behind the projections of doom and gloom?
Thursday, June 26, 2025Pride Under Siege: The LAPD's Troubled History With the LGBTQ+ Community With the LGBTQ+ community's historically strained relationship with the LAPD, can it rely on protection from violence during Pride Month?
Sunday, June 22, 2025Peaceful Protest, Violent Response: LAPD's Legacy Continues Los Angeles' largest street gang, the LAPD, violently attacked citizens after thousands spent the day peacefully protesting Trump's policies.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025Deporting Children to Die Is Not Pro-Life Trump's War on Immigration considered killing a young child because she was born in Mexico. Does life begin at conception and end at the border?
Monday, June 16, 2025Public Funds, Private Loopholes: Neighborhood Council Questions Charter School's Plans Citizens of the World Charter Schools skirt safety laws, endangering students and straining neighborhoods with a project next to a freeway.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025Do Charter School Students Deserve To Be Safe? Supporters of the Charter School Industry spend millions to elect school board members who won't hold these schools accountable for safety.
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