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Prisoner Express Presents – Annual Art Exhibition

March 21, 2016

Join us April 11th for a dynamic and insightful art show highlighting the work of people incarcerated in U.S. prisons. For some, art is their only way of telling the world…

The Feminist Press – Advancing Women’s Rights & Feminist Perspectives

March 17, 2016

If you are browsing the Durland Alternatives Library, you’ll see books here and there published by The Feminist Press. The Feminist Press was initially founded by Florence Howe and her…

Words Set Free – Poems from Prisoners

March 14, 2016

We celebrate the publication of Poetry Anthology #15, with a live reading of some of our favorite poems from this edition. Come learn about Prisoner Express, and experience the power…

Climate Change Is a Consequence of Driving

March 11, 2016

by Laurence Clarkberg, Volunteer Curator and owner of Boxy Bikes in Ithaca. Audio post: A series of unfortunate events this morning led me to a parable. 

Limited Hours from March 25 – April 3rd

March 7, 2016

The Durland Alternatives Library will be on a limited schedule for Cornell Spring break (a bunch of our staff won’t be here). That’s March 25th to April 3rd. During this time we’ll…

Media, Ecology, and Making Alternatives Available

February 12, 2016

Last month I had the opportunity to join Ute Ritz-Deutch on Human Rights and Social Justice Program on listener Supported WRFI. We had a fantastic conversation about the connection between…

Math Engaged Night on January 28th

January 20, 2016

How can we enhance children’s math education? What tools can parents use to inspire their children at home to understand math? By embarking on mathematical exploration together, parents and children…