Author: systemschangeconsulting

For 37 years, I have been a public interest civil rights lawyer. During that span of time, my entire career has been focused on analyzing social problems, developing possible solutions, and implementing systems change solutions that range from grassroots organizing, training, social and traditional media work, consumer and professional reports, educational/persuasive materials, legislative and administrative advocacy, and individual and class action litigation.
Creative Nonfiction, Culture and Society

Finding Common Ground

Jeffrey Spitzer-Resnick — Last March, my wife and I decided to move into our vacation home in Central Wisconsin to stay safe from the pandemic. Our home is located in the Town of Jackson (unknown population as it is unincorporated), 5 miles from Oxford, where about 600 people live, in Adams County, where about 17,000 people reside in a large, sparsely populated area. Our closest … Continue reading Finding Common Ground

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Culture and Society

Advocacy and Constructive Criticism in Public Education

Jeffrey Spitzer-Resnick — Last July, a local school board President expressed annoyance with me on social media because she felt that I only expressed criticisms of her school district. While pointing out to her that I occasionally praise things that I believe the district does well, I informed her that my job as an advocate is to identify problems and suggest solutions through constructive criticism. … Continue reading Advocacy and Constructive Criticism in Public Education

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Creative Nonfiction

Preserving Memories

Jeffrey Spitzer-Resnick — A few weeks ago I spent the weekend visiting my family in the Detroit area where I grew up. As my parents’ memories fade, it was important for me to see them so I could have a better understanding of how much they can remember, and on a sadder note, what they have more difficulty remembering. In all likelihood, their ability to … Continue reading Preserving Memories

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Creative Nonfiction, Culture and Society

Rural Chainsaw Repair

Jeffrey Spitzer-Resnick — There are many things that divide city life and rural life: digital access and politics are often discussed in the media, but access to  repair and services in rural America is also vastly different than in our cities. When we need something repaired in the city that we cannot fix ourselves, we either call someone to come to our homes or we … Continue reading Rural Chainsaw Repair

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