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Matthew 28:16 is the sixteenth verse of the twenty-eighth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. This verse opens the final scene of the gospel, Jesus' resurrection appearance before his disciples in Galilee.

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The original Koine Greek, according to Westcott and Hort, reads:
οι δε ενδεκα μαθηται επορευθησαν εις την γαλιλαιαν
εις το ορος ου εταξατο αυτοις ο ιησους

In the King James Version of the Bible it is translated as:
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee,
into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

The modern World English Bible translates the passage as:
But the eleven disciples went into Galilee,
to the mountain where Jesus had sent them.

Analysis
The count of disciples is down to eleven, reduced by the betrayal and death of Judas. Eleven is a very specific number, not one like 12 or 40 that in this period could also stand for an approximate number. There are an array of different resurrection appearances of Jesus in the New Testament. To rationalize them, some authors have attempted to combine some of the appearances. France notes that the specific number makes that far more difficult, for instance this thus cannot be an account of the same appearance as 1 Corinthians 15:6 which mentions hundreds of followers being present.

The disciples are now back in Galilee, obeying Jesus' instructions at Matthew 26:32 and to the women at 28:7 and 28:10. There is no mention of the women delivering their message, but the presence of the disciples in Galilee implies that they did so successfully.

None of the previous commands had mentioned specifically that they should go to a mountain. Nolland notes that the verse could also be interpreted as reading "the mountain where Jesus had commanded them". Thus rather than Jesus dispatching them here, this could be the mountain of the Sermon on the Mount of Matthew 5:1, from which Jesus had earlier issued his commands. Mountains have consistently been the site of great events in the Gospel of Matthew, with 14:23 and 17:1 also mentioning mountain settings. Mountains were also of much importance in the Old Testament.

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Integrated IT Systems to Capitalize on Market Knowledge
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Dai Senoo
To survive in today's knowledge-based competition, firms need to manage knowledge efficiently and effectively. This chapter proposes a conceptual framework for multi-dynamic knowledge management.
Knowledge Management Tacit Knowledge Explicit Knowledge Conversion Mode Market Knowledge
This chapter is based on an earlier article by the authors ('The Art of Knowledge; Systems to Capitalize on Market Knowledge', European Management Journal, 16(6): 673–84).
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How one ex-Googler coped with work-induced burnout
Written by CMI Insights Tuesday 05 May 2020
A moving personal story with lessons for anyone on the brink of wfh burnout. Key insight: "work is all about finding the right people for the right tasks, not about trying to do as much work as possible yourself"
Right now, nearly everyone in the world is experiencing stress. We're in the midst of a pandemic; we're concerned for our loved ones' health as well as our own; we're working in entirely new situations; and many workers have been furloughed. It is stressful. Big time.
The constant news alerts and new (usually depressing) information being released every day add to the stress.
And then there's The Working At Home Problem. For those who are homeworking, it's easy to be sucked into work at all hours and fall foul of the 'always-on' syndrome. Many of us will feel we need to be constantly contactable, to work harder than ever so that our manager knows we're not slacking off or, worse, use work as a distraction from our true feelings. It may be hard to say no to work when you know your company is struggling and colleagues are being furloughed. You feel you should pick up the slack.
It can be exhausting – and it can lead to burnout.
Anne-Laure LeCunff, a former marketing lead at Google, has been extraordinarily honest about her own confrontation with burnout. We thought this was a good time to reshare some of her experiences. The problems started before she even joined the company:
"The months-long [interview] process had kept my stress levels high," Anne-Laure recalls. "And when I was offered my dream job, [I felt] I could now finally relax. But, when I started the job, I started doubting myself. So many smart, talented people." She was experiencing the classic symptoms of Imposter Syndrome.
"As a result, I decided to work really hard. I would say yes to everything. Someone needed a hand with a project? Of course, I was happy to help. A last minute presentation to finish? I would cancel my dinner plans… I would take calls in the middle of the night to make sure everything would run smoothly," Anne-Laure writes.
Right now many people will be running at double their normal speed; it's easy to imagine the same problems happening all over the world.
Anne-Laure realised that she couldn't continue working this way when she started crying during a video call. The stress of being constantly available and striving to over-achieve had left her energy stores desperately low; she felt anxious, always tired, and relied on coffee to fuel her during the day.
Fortunately she decided to talk to her colleague about it.
"I spoke to a colleague I had become close to. I said I may not be fit for the job. 'This is burnout,' she said. 'I went through something similar when I started. You should talk to your manager'."
Talking to your colleagues, friends, or partners is the first step to solving the problem of burnout. And while this might feel difficult right now, with many of us working in isolation, it's still the right way to go.
Why not book in a virtual coffee and ask your parents for their advice, or blow off steam with your friends over Zoom? These steps will move you onto a solution-focused mindset. By contrast, when you don't allow yourself any time off – either for self-care, exercise, or connecting with loved ones – you prevent yourself from topping up key energy reserves, instead dwelling on the problem.
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Back to Anne-Laure.
"When I got back to London, I told [my manager] about what I was going through. She was incredibly understanding. We sat down and reviewed all of my projects together. There were things that were so new to me that they were taking me hours, whereas someone who had been at Google for years could do it with their eyes closed."
Together, she and her manager redeployed some of Anne-Laure's projects to other team members and spoke openly about what aspects of the role were causing undue stress. Though it's an incredibly difficult conversation to have, there are many benefits for your mental health.
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It's also in your manager's duty of care to make sure you have a safe working environment – both physically and psychologically – so you should be able to speak to them candidly. For Anne-Laure, her manager taught her a great lesson in management: "work is all about finding the right people for the right tasks, not about trying to do as much work as possible yourself."
"While remaining connected with your team is important, video meetings all day, every day, will not be sustainable," says Sarah McIntosh, Director of People at Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. "Try restricting calls to core hours (10 – 4pm) and scheduling short breaks between meetings to decompress and process. Finally, know where your support resources are, such as an EAP or a Mental Health First Aider, and remember to reach out to a colleague, friend or family member if you feel overwhelmed or drained."
Enjoying the results
This bit is hard but it's vital: you must give yourself permission to feel stressed, low, and anxious. There is no shame in these feelings; accepting them is the first step to moving on from them.
Your manager will be able to help you with the day-to-day practicalities of adjusting your workload, but why not try putting in place some small rules to help? Little things, like sticking to a full lunch hour, not working late, switching off your laptop at the end of the working day, and eating well will all play a part in keeping some of the stresses at bay.
It certainly worked for Anne-Laure. "After a few weeks, I started feeling better. I would spend more time with friends, started exercising again, and fell asleep more easily. I would also enjoy work much more than before. I was lucky to have such a kind, understanding manager who genuinely cared about her team members. It allowed me to talk to her pretty early when I started experiencing the first symptoms of burning out. I wish more companies would create a culture where it is okay to reach out when struggling, so people can feel safe and can proactively take care of their mental health."
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BURLINGTON, ON – Sodexo Canada's commitment to diversity, inclusion and a focus on gender equality has helped the company earn WEConnect International's 2018 Corporation of the Year Award in Canada.
The award is presented each year to a corporation that demonstrates exemplary support for the inclusion of women-owned businesses in their supply chains and innovative approaches to creating new avenues for inclusion in Canada.
"Through its policies and programming, Sodexo Canada has demonstrated a firm commitment to ensure supplier diversity and inclusion is top of mind across its organization," says Chelsea Prescod, Country Director for WEConnect International in Canada. "Sodexo's focused training and education programs that highlight the importance of developing inclusive procurement strategies with women-owned businesses vaults the company into a leadership position."
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Padding and helmets may not be enough to protect football players from suffering injuries. A new study reports that consistent hits to the head that do not have to result in a concussion do significant damage to the brain post games and seasons. The study, headed by Damir Janigro, PhD with Cleveland Clinic and published in PLoS ONE, found that consecutive hits to the head could lead to the thinning of the brain-blood barrier, which contributes to neurodegenerative diseases.
Janigro recruited 67 football players from three colleges. The players were divided into three groups, those that were benched during the entire game, those who played but were never hit in the head, and those with frequent head collisions. None of the participants experienced an actual concussion. Janigro measured the S100B levels in each athlete. S100B is an antigenic protein that leaks from the brain to the bloodstream when the barrier is weakened. The researchers found that only the athletes that suffered head tackles had S100B leakage, which distinctly singled out head collisions as a contributing factor in brain damage. Playing football and avoiding head tackles do not pose a threat to brain function.
The athletes were given a questionnaire after the game that asked them to record the number of collisions they had and if there were any symptoms that they felt after these collisions. The numbers were verified by a tape recording of the game. The athletes also underwent pre and post game imaging tests. The researchers then followed up on the athletes six months after the game with MRIs and found that the brains of athletes who had head collisions looked very similar to brains that have actually suffered concussions. The researchers also noted an elevated concentration of autoantibodies responsible for fighting leakages in these athletes' brains. The researchers concluded that consecutive sub-concussive hits to the head should be considered to be as dangerous as hits that cause concussions.
Leakage between the brain-blood barrier has been linked to several brain diseases. People who suffer from leakage have an increased chance of getting seizures, strokes, Alzheimer' disease, and several other traumatic brain injuries. Due to the severity behind head collisions, more research needs to be done in order to figure out the real damage done to these brains. Several football players have already or have vouched to donate their brains to research.
Some of the players that donated their brains to research are Mike Webster, Dave Duerson, Terry Long, and Andre Waters. Several of these players suffered from depression and had brains that were comparable to the brain of an Alzheimer's patient. With more players agreeing to donate their brains, the dangers behind head collisions can be observed more consistently.
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"Gay" or "Homosexual": the words we use can divide public opinion on civil rights
Words matter; different terms and phrases can be a huge influence on how the public things about important issues. For example, the term "homosexual" is more likely to be used to identify a group who some feel are outside of society, while "gay and lesbian" are much more inclusive terms. In new research, Brianna A. Smith and colleagues examines how these words can shape how people feel about civil rights policies. They find that compared to "gay and lesbian," "homosexual" cues certain people to increase their opposition to civil rights policies that benefit gay men and lesbians.
Language isn't neutral. The words that the media, voters, and policymakers use can drastically change public opinion. For example, more Republicans disapprove of Obamacare than the Affordable Care Act – even though these are two names for the same policy.
Our research shows that important differences between the terms "homosexual" and "gay and lesbian" shape public opinion on civil rights policies. In a historical review of words used to describe gay men and lesbians, we find that the term "gay" has been used by advocacy groups to signal pride and acceptance of sexual identity. The more clinical term "homosexual," on the other hand, has been used to pathologize and stigmatize same-sex desire.
The terms we use for sexuality matter because they signal group identity. "Gay and lesbian" is more likely to be used to describe friends, relatives, or neighbors. "Homosexual" is a strong marker of outgroup identity, or belonging to a group that is other from us and who live outside of our society.
Public opinion on gay and lesbian rights has changed a dramatically over time, but the divided use of the terms "homosexual" and "gay and lesbian" remains. As recently of August 2017, pamphlets in Australia used the word "homosexual" to emphasize the supposed deviance of same-sex marriage ahead of a referendum on marriage equality. At the same time, positive coverage typically used "gay and lesbian" to describe the couples affected by the referendum.
What effect does this have on public opinion? We find that the word "homosexual" divides public opinion based on group identity. Compared to "gay and lesbian," "homosexual" cues certain people to increase their opposition to civil rights policies that benefit gay men and lesbians.
We expect that people high in authoritarianism are more sensitive to language that signifies group distinctions. Authoritarianism is a personality trait which involves a greater desire for social order and conformity. Authoritarians keep outgroups at a distance in order to preserve this conformity. Past researchers tested whether authoritarianism alone increases hostility to "homosexuals" compared to "gays and lesbians," but found mixed results.
The missing piece is that the perceived social order can differ from person to person. For some straight (or heterosexual) people, "homosexuals" are clearly outside of the norm; for others, so-called "homosexuals" are actually part of their social group. The word "homosexual" should most negatively affect the attitudes of authoritarians who also view gay men and lesbians as an outgroup.
Words matter when determining policy positions
To test this theory, we leverage a simple experiment contained within the American National Election Studies (ANES) 2012 survey. All participants were asked about their opinion on two civil rights policies affecting gay men and lesbians. However, for half of participants the policy questions referred to "homosexuals," while the other half were asked about "gays and lesbians." By comparing participants' attitudes about the "homosexual" policy to participants' attitudes about "gay and lesbian" policy, we are able to test whether the word "homosexual" cues group identity when determining policy positions.
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We identify two factors that are associated with people's perceptions of ingroups and outgroups. First, we directly measure whether or not people have lesbian, gay, or bisexual acquaintances. Second, our historical research shows that the word "homosexual" is often used in Born Again Christian churches to combat the cultural acceptance of gay men and lesbians. Because of this, we expect Born Again Christians to be more likely to view "homosexuals" as an outgroup.
Authoritarianism is measured using four hypothetical questions about parenting style. While these questions are not explicitly political, they do predict desire for conformity and hostility to outgroups. If our theory is correct, authoritarians who don't know any gay men or lesbians, or who are Born Again Christians should be more hostile to policy that benefits "homosexuals."
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the results support our hypotheses. For instance, the effect of authoritarianism is almost 3 times more negative among Born Again Christians who were asked about "homosexual" rights than among those who are not Born Again Christians. Increasing from the lowest to the highest level of authoritarianism leads to a 21 percent increase in opposition for Born Again Christians, but only an 8 percent increase for everyone else. Having gay or lesbian acquaintances similarly interacts with authoritarianism– higher authoritarianism increases opposition to "homosexual" rights more strongly for those without gay or lesbian acquaintances. When a policy is described as benefiting "gays and lesbians," however, group identity doesn't affect authoritarian opposition.
Figure 1- Interaction between Born Again Christianity and authoritarianism, predicting opposition to "homosexual" or "gay and lesbian" policy
Figure 2 – Interaction between having lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) acquaintances and authoritarianism, predicting opposition to "homosexual" or "gay and lesbian" policy
Our research shows that the use of the word "homosexual" divides public opinion. This language does not simply make everyone feel more negative about civil rights policy. Rather, it increases opposition among those who both view gay men and lesbians as an outgroup and are predisposed to dislike outgroups. For those who attach less importance to group divisions (i.e. low authoritarians), the use of divisive language may actually decrease opposition – perhaps because it reminds them of the existence of prejudice, which they wish to distance themselves from.
Nevertheless, a large portion of Americans are likely to react negatively to the word "homosexuals." In our data, about twenty-two percent of people are high in authoritarianism and don't know an LGB person. Twenty-three percent are both high in authoritarianism and Born Again Christian.
The words we use to talk about gay men and lesbians can shape public opinion. Policymakers trying to emphasize group divisions can do so by leveraging the word "homosexual." For everyone else, "gay and lesbian" is a more neutral term which is less susceptible to opposition based on authoritarianism and group identity. By recognizing the importance of language, we can communicate more effectively about policy and combat attempts to manipulate opinion and divide the public.
This article is based on the paper '"Gay" or "Homosexual"? The Implications of Social Category Labels for the Structure of Mass Attitudes', in American Politics Research.
Note: This article gives the views of the author, and not the position of USAPP – American Politics and Policy, nor of the London School of Economics.
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Brianna A. Smith is a PhD Candidate at University of Minnesota. Their research incorporates theories of psychology and decision making to better understand the complex ways people form political opinions and participate in politics. Their dissertation focuses on the impact of threat on participation and polarization in American politics.
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Designates hula as the official dance of the State.
RELATING TO HULA.
1      SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that hula has significant
2 historical and cultural importance to Hawaii.  The first written
3 account of a hula performance dates back to the seventh century.
4 Hula performances were documented on the Kona coast at Kealakekua
5 Bay, and on Oahu at Waimea Bay, although there were numerous
6 other undocumented hula performances during that time.  Hula
7 later experienced a decline from 1830 to 1870 when Queen
8 Kaahumanu, influenced by her Christian teachings that viewed hula
9 as a "heathen practice", forbade public hula performances.
10 However, despite the edict, hula continued to be a major source
11 of communication and historical preservation to the Hawaiians as
12 evidenced by the fact that clandestine hula schools operated in
13 every district on all the islands and that people were
14 irresistibly drawn to hula performances.  It was not until King
15 David Kalakaua's reign that the ban on public hula performances
16 was lifted, at which time hula gained widespread acceptance and
17 flourished at both official and unofficial functions.
18      In the early 1900s, hula became a feature at carnivals and
19 pageants, endearing itself as the standard entertainment to the
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1 growing tourist trade.  Due to the audience's lack of knowledge
2 in the Hawaiian language, hula became a style of dancing in which
3 the gesture became the important feature instead of being a dance
4 form to portray a cultural story.  As such, the non-traditional
5 hula dancer became the image of Hawaii in the visitor's eye.
6      The legislature recognizes that in the last thirty years,
7 the Hawaiian renaissance sparked a newfound interest in
8 traditional hula.  This has led to the birth of numerous hula
9 festivals in Hawaii and around the world, including the Merrie
10 Monarch Hula Festival (Hawaii), Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula
11 Competition (Oahu), Ka La Hula I Orlando (Florida), Hula Festival
12 of Tokyo (Japan), and Ka Leo O Na Hula Seminario (Mexico), to
13 name a few.  Hula's recent worldwide acceptance can be attributed
14 in part to the fact that people appreciate the significant role
15 that hula plays in perpetuating the Hawaiian culture.
16      In the words of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, "hula is
17 the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the
18 Hawaiian people".  The hula mele ma'i was composed to honor gods,
19 chiefs, the newborn of royal families, and on occasions of
20 importance to the whole populace, such as the completion of a
21 canoe house, and the consecration of taro fields.  However, more
22 importantly, there is no "true" version of a dance, for when it
23 comes to hula, the stories are true to the hula dancer as
24 influenced by his or her environment and experiences.  As such,
25 hula is an important tool to teach the history, values, and
26 philosophies of the Hawaiian culture.
1      The purpose of this Act is to bestow formal recognition on
2 hula as a special livelihood with deep cultural roots in Hawaii
3 by designating it as the official state dance.
4      SECTION 2.  Chapter 5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended
5 by adding a new section to be appropriately designated to read as
6 follows:
7      "§5-     State dance.  Hula is adopted, established, and
8 designated as the official dance of the State."
9      SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.


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Bioassay monitored HPLC assisted isolation and purification of the chief antifungal fraction of the leaves of Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa (Convulvulaceae) were achieved using Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Cladosporium cucumerinum as test organisms. The activity of the purified fraction was further confirmed by the dose dependent inhibition of the spore germination of Alternaria alternata and A. porri. The active fraction was identified as a mixture of (E)-octadecyl p-coumarate and (Z)-octadecyl p-coumarate. The two isomers were detected on an HPLC column with substantially different retention times, but once eluted from the column, one form was partly converted to the other in daylight. Conclusive evidence for the structures and their isomerization were obtained from the HPLC behavior, IR, UV, HRESIMS, CIMS and and NMR spectral data. Important 1H NMR and 13C NMR signals could be separately assigned for the isomers using 2D NMR techniques.


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Eating sugary foods and drinking sodas.
Not willing to change her make up.
With all that said we had many teen clients who achieved great results in our program because they were committed. The others only got partially clear because this program just wasn't the right choice for them.
If you would like to book an appointment for your teenager we require both of you to be present at the first consultation so together we can discuss if this is a right program for your teenager.
The success of the program will highly depend on the commitment level and maturity of the teenager.
During the clearing process, the client may experience dry, flaky skin and may develop occasional break-outs.
Certain dietary and lifestyle changes will be necessary to clear up acne prone skin.
During in-office treatments, clients are receiving extractions which may cause temporary redness in the skin.
In order to achieve completely clear skin, you have to give up the daily use of all skincare and makeup products with pore clogging ingredients.
I agree that I read and understand the level of commitment required to successfully complete the Acne Free Skin Program.


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Die Samtgemeinde Schwaförden ist eine Samtgemeinde im Landkreis Diepholz in Niedersachsen.

Geografie

Samtgemeindegliederung
Mitgliedsgemeinden der Samtgemeinde Schwaförden sind: (in Klammern ist die Einwohnerzahl der Gemeinde angegeben)
 Affinghausen ()
 Ehrenburg ()
 Neuenkirchen ()
 Scholen ()
 Schwaförden ()
 Sudwalde ()

Geschichte
Die Samtgemeinde Schwaförden wurde durch freiwilligen Zusammenschluss im Jahr 1974 gebildet.

Politik

Samtgemeinderat
Der Samtgemeinderat der Samtgemeinde Schwaförden besteht aus 18 Ratsfrauen und Ratsherren. Dies ist die festgelegte Anzahl für eine Samtgemeinde mit einer Einwohnerzahl zwischen 6.001 und 7.000 Einwohnern. Die 18 Ratsmitglieder werden durch eine Kommunalwahl für jeweils fünf Jahre gewählt. Die aktuelle Amtszeit begann am 1. November 2021 und endet am 31. Oktober 2026.

Stimmberechtigt im Rat der Samtgemeinde ist außerdem der hauptamtliche Samtgemeindebürgermeister Helmut Denker (parteilos).

Die letzte Kommunalwahl vom 12. September 2021 ergab folgende Sitzverteilung:

 CDU 6 Sitze
 SPD 5 Sitze
 FDP 2 Sitze
 WUL 4 Sitze
 Einzelvorschlag Dr. Jochen Meyer 1 Sitz

Samtgemeindebürgermeister
Hauptamtlicher Samtgemeindebürgermeister der Samtgemeinde Schwaförden ist Helmut Denker (parteilos). Bei der Bürgermeisterwahl am 25. Mai 2014 wurde er als Amtsinhaber ohne Gegenkandidaten mit 84,4 % der Stimmen wiedergewählt. Die Wahlbeteiligung lag bei 47,9 %. Denker trat seine weitere Amtszeit am 1. November 2014 an.

Am 12. September 2021 wurde er mit 66,32 % der Stimmen in seinem Amt bestätigt, die Wahlbeteiligung lag bei 62,07 %.

Liste bisheriger Amtsinhaber:

 1974–1986: Heinrich Jürgens (FDP)
 1986–1991: Udo Quade (FDP)
 1991–1998: Fritz Halves (CDU)
 seit 1998: Helmut Denker (parteilos)

Wappen
Blasonierung: Das Wappen der Samtgemeinde zeigt im geteilten Schild über rot-silbern geständertem Schildfuß eine rot-silberne Mauer mit drei Türmen und vier Zinnen.Obere Hälfte: Siegel des Amtes Ehrenburg aus dem Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts.Untere Hälfte: Das verschobene Kreuz der Edelherren von Grimmenberg aus der Familie der Grafen von Oldenburg-Altbruchhausen.

Bauwerke
Sehenswerte Kirchen, die auf ein hohes Alter zurückblicken können, gibt es in Schmalförden, Neuenkirchen, Scholen, Schwaförden und Sudwalde.

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks
 Offizielle Webseite der Samtgemeinde Schwaförden

Schwaforden

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Harnessing momentum from a historic election
Without a doubt, election night was a landslide victory for equality. Watching the historic results roll in on issues and candidates that matter to the progress of civil rights for LGBT people was truly a snapshot of just how much, and how quickly, this country has changed on social issues. ... Election night also saw the end of a long pattern of losses for state-level marriage equality at the ballot box...
Commentary by WAYMON HUDSON | LGBT Activist and Host of "Critical Thinking" Friday, November 9, 2012
Without a doubt, election night was a landslide victory for equality. Watching the historic results roll in on issues and candidates that matter to the progress of civil rights for LGBT people was truly a snapshot of just how much, and how quickly, this country has changed on social issues.
Obviously the reelection of President Obama is a huge win for LGBT equality.
Bringing back the first sitting President who not only came out in support of marriage equality, but also signed comprehensive hate crimes legislation and ended "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", proved that supporting and legislating equality isn't the political suicide opponents said it would be.
In fact, out-of-touch views on social issues like LGBT rights was actively used as an attack on the defeated Mitt Romney, who was endorsed by groups like the bigoted National Organization for Marriage. The President's reelection proves that vocal support for our rights can now be seen as a political plus and regressive policies about equality are damaging.
Election night also saw the end of a long pattern of losses for state-level marriage equality at the ballot box. We saw first of their kind marriage equality victories in three new states (Maine, Maryland, & Washington State) and also saw the defeat a marriage rights ban in Minnesota.
Remember, just a few short years ago we lost marriage rights in the reliably liberal state of California with Prop 8. Now we have a historic clean sweep for equality around the country.
Equality opponents poured millions of dollars into fighting basic rights for LGBT people and their families — and the electorate finally rejected the lies, smears, and scare tactics used against our community for decades.
As Maryland's Governor Martin O'Malley so finely put it, "A message to Maryland's kids: whether your parents happen to be gay or straight, your families are equal under the law."
We also saw records shatter in the federal government as a record number of LGBT members got elected to the next Congress.
The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus will also be expanded with the addition of three new members: Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), who is poised to become the first openly bisexual member of Congress; Mark Takano (D-Calif.), first Asian-American openly gay member of Congress; and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.).
They join several re-elected and newly elected LGBT equality supporters in both chambers.
That rainbow glass ceiling also shattered with the election of Tammy Baldwin, a lesbian, as the historic first out LGBT United States Senator.
Less reported, but just as important, is that fact that we saw a huge number of state legislatures get their first out LGBT lawmakers ever. North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania all got out LGBT lawmakers in state government for the first time in history.
Having a government on all levels that better reflects the diversity of our country, and our community's place in it, is truly amazing and groundbreaking.
But stepping back from the sheer historic number of equality wins on election night, we see an even more important fact forming– being anti-equality isn't good, or even safe, politics anymore. And that is a huge change in a short period of time.
And therein lies the real lesson from this election– we have to harness that equality momentum.
The wins of out and ally lawmakers, from the President down to local city commissions, is vitally important. But now the real work begins. We have to use these political tools given to us to push forward on vital LGBT issues, like a comprehensive Employment Discrimination Act, in this next cycle.
We have to seize the narrative from this election and drive home the truth to anti-equality politicians and organizations alike that they do not have the support of the American people– and will pay for it at the ballot box.
We have to continue to shine a light on the fact that opponents of LGBT equality are also the same people making "legitimate rape" comments and telling minorities to "self deport" so we can continue to build on the large network of fair-minded voters, organizations and communities fighting for their equality as well.
Equality has turned a corner in our country and there is no going back. But what we do with the victories we worked so hard for this election cycle is truly up to us. Now is when we roll up our sleeves and continue our march for full equality.
As Ted Kennedy said, "The work begins anew, the hope rises again, and the dream lives on."
Waymon Hudson is an LGBT activist and the host of "Critical Thinking" on Gay Chicago TV.
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