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Michael Lockhart
Michael Lockhart
  • Marysville, WA
  • United States
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Where is the official link to TA meeting times and locations? I've been having trouble finding info in time to make it to meetings.
Mar 23, 2010
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Sorry I missed the meeting, couldn't use the car. Can someone fill me in about next steps?
Jan 8, 2010
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Sheri Herndon and Michael Lockhart are now friends Nov 22, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Andrea - I'm enjoying this as well. I think the key is to use a group of like minds to "refuel" and then go out into the field for research and experimentation. Very different experiences, although it seems easier than expected to…
Nov 20, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Maggie - growing up with guns would make a difference. My family never had a gun, and since I haven't fired one in over a decade, I would probably still have that "dangerous object" feeling. Like driving a truck for the first time,…
Nov 20, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Jon Ramer's blog post 'The Charter for a Movement'
I've been noticing something about the dynamics of compassion... recently a victim of arson said in the paper that he forgave the arsonist and thought he needed mental health help. Often when victims go public that way, a lot of people who…
Nov 19, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Now that I think of it, the feeling "liberals" get about guns may be similar to the feeling "values conservatives" get about gays. Interesting, if true.
Nov 18, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Maggie - I think a lot of people on the Left have a visceral reaction to guns, not just an abstract belief about them, but a gut feeling. I haven't fired a gun in many years, and would probably feel a little of that if I went to a shooting…
Nov 18, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
One issue everyone seems to agree on: ending slavery and human trafficking. That may be a centerpiece of future discussions, since it's so easy to generate agreement. Maybe also the Federal Reserve, but that's more abstract. I might float…
Nov 17, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
It's surprisingly simple and iterative: start with a person who has a conflict to bring, ask them who needs to be in the circle, contact those people and set up a meeting. A few questions are asked, probably familiar from other models:…
Nov 17, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Susan Partnow's group 'Transpartisan Alliance Seattle'
Went to Dominic Barter's workshop on Restorative Justice Circles. It seems like the model can be adapted very easily to set up Transpartisan dialogue circles. Has it been used that way? Circular processes seem to have the same logic regardless…
Nov 16, 2009
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Michael Lockhart commented on Ari Cowan's event 'PAR in Practice: Practical Personal Peacebuilding'
I believe I'm working that day. Wish I could go.
Nov 16, 2009
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Ari Cowan left a comment for Michael Lockhart
Michael — Not doing anything with the Freedom Project at this point. That would be something the Edvita folks would handle. Continuous learning is a good thing . . . Be well. — Ari
Nov 4, 2009
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Michael Lockhart left a comment for Ari Cowan
As am I. Are you doing anything with the Freedom Project? The new exec dir lives in Everett. She told me about restorative justice circles, will go to a workshop next month. Always learning...
Nov 4, 2009
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Ari Cowan left a comment for Michael Lockhart
Good to see you as well, Michael. I joined the Transpartisan Alliance group as well. I'm looking forward to our collaboration. — Ari
Nov 3, 2009
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Transpartisan Alliance Seattle

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For empowered citizens who want to bridge the political divide while remaining true to their beliefs and create a self governing grassroots movement of “We The People” that generates creative solutions to complex issues involving our community.
Michael Lockhart joined Susan Partnow's group Nov 3, 2009

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At 10:51pm on November 3, 2009, Ari CowanAri Cowan said…
Michael — Not doing anything with the Freedom Project at this point. That would be something the Edvita folks would handle. Continuous learning is a good thing . . . Be well. — Ari
At 12:18pm on November 3, 2009, Ari CowanAri Cowan said…
Good to see you as well, Michael. I joined the Transpartisan Alliance group as well. I'm looking forward to our collaboration. — Ari
At 8:54pm on November 2, 2009, Ari CowanAri Cowan said…
Michael — I just noticed that you've joined us here on the Compassionate Action Network. Welcome. How wonderful to have you with us.
At 8:44pm on November 01, 2009, Reverend Cheen gave Michael Lockhart a giftReverend Cheen
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Welcome Michael! The Charter for Compassion unveiling is coming to St Pats on 11/12, if you/ others are interested in attending or helping anyway, let the Charter Group know. We'd appreciate it!
 
 
 

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