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I hope this site becomes a place for dialogue and the exchange of ideas. I want to raise consciousness about issues and stories that don't always make the headlines. I believe that global awareness makes a person smarter and ultimately more human. I'm grossed out by what some "news" outlets masquerade as news. It seems that so many of these outlets cover international stories only when there's catastrophe or war. It's a shame.

There are so many fascinating people doing important things out there. As a journalist I've been blessed with the opportunity to travel all over the world. I want this to be a place for everyone to find out about people and organizations that I've encountered that are doing good work. I'd like to share some of my experiences and invite all of you to share your thoughts and stories you think should be told. Let's expand our horizons together!


	North Korea A trip to one of the most isolated countries on the planet

	Child Trafficking: India In India, there are millions of children who are being forced to work as slaves.

	Inside Maximum Security Unprecedented access to SAC -- a maximum-security men's prison.

	Female Suicide Bombers Increasingly, women are using their bodies to deliver an attack.

	Meth: The World's Most Dangerous Drug An exploration the impact meth is having on societies in Portland, Omaha and Bangkok

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There is certainly no shortage of issues that should demand our attention, but here’s a list of some that I think are of vital importance. Please share with me your thoughts on these and issues that are of concern to you.

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October 19, 2008 9:51 AM (go back to main view)

Please check out the following link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlby9cpdYG8

It's is about my friend Sunny Schwartz's new book, "Dreams from the Monster Factory." Sunny is a long time criminal justice expert who has spent her career trying to reform the prison system in America. We have more Americans locked up behind bars than any other country in the industrialized world. Prisons literally breed better criminal. They have essentially become higher institutions for learning more criminal activity. Sunny is on the front lines of trying to figure out how to stop this revolving door, and she's doing it with a combination of toughness, but more importantly, compassion. Having spent a great deal of time in American correctional facilities for documentary projects, this issue has become a close one to my heart. Please check Sunny out at: www.sunnyschwartz.com.

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Posted by Tiffany Va... on November 05, 2008 2:07 PM

Lisa,
I can't find an email address for you, but wanted to let you know that I've been teaching (Chinese language and other subjects) at The Bishop's School in La Jolla for 10 years now. Email me if you get a sec, and we can hook up to say hello when you come on Monday. It's been, what, 14 years since CET in Beijing?
Tiffany Vandeweghe
vandeweghet@bishops.com

Posted by Janet Seld... on October 21, 2008 10:44 AM

Thank you Lisa for posting this video and let us know when Sunny's book is coming out! This should be a model for the entire country to follow! Good for you for sharing Sunny's work.

Posted by pat on October 18, 2008 4:05 PM

Good stuff...these are the kinds of voices that need to be heard. Our prison system is a total disaster and we are creating bigger problems.

Posted by Charlie on October 18, 2008 1:00 PM

Lisa,
Thanks for this link. I can, so much, connect with her. I listen to the "little things" and I know, exactly what she is talking about. I haven't been to her web page, yet, but you can rest assured that I will be there. You still amaze me with what all that you are involved with, and how much you put yourself into each project. WOW! Thanks, again. Sunny is, perfectly, on track.