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Playlist: Lauren Peterson's Portfolio

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Interviews with two (very) young activists

From Lauren Peterson | Part of the Madison protests series | 03:43

Edited interviews with Maddy, age 11, and Lucy, age 9, upon their return to school in Madison this week after six days of protesting

Rotunda_small Edited interviews with Maddy, age 11, and Lucy, age 9, upon their return to school in Madison this week after six days of protesting

Do You Hear The People Sing - edited, incl. interviews

From Lauren Peterson | Part of the Madison protests series | 04:55

At 1:00 p.m. on the 13th day of protests in Madison, Wisconsin, hundreds of singers and instrumentalists suddenly burst into song. The "Les Miserables" Flash Mob was organized in a single day by community arts activists Sarah Marty and Jordan Peterson.

The altered lyrics to "Do You Hear the People Sing" are here: http://tumblr.dysolution.com/post/3504214833/do-you-hear-the-people-sing

Solidarity_small At 1:00 p.m. on the 13th day of protests in Madison, Wisconsin, hundreds of singers and instrumentalists suddenly burst into song. The "Les Miserables" Flash Mob was organized in a single day by community arts activists Sarah Marty and Jordan Peterson. The altered lyrics to "Do You Hear the People Sing" are here: http://tumblr.dysolution.com/post/3504214833/do-you-hear-the-people-sing

If You Can't Be Bothered Voting, Think Again

From Lauren Peterson | 04:18

Earlier this year, members of the Dane County League of Women Voters gave reporter Lauren Peterson a stern talking-to about suffrage, civic responsibility, and high heels.
There was also singing.

Votes_for_women_small Earlier this year, members of the Dane County League of Women Voters gave reporter Lauren Peterson a stern talking-to about suffrage, civic responsibility, and high heels. There was also singing.

If You Can't Be Bothered Voting, Think Again

From Lauren Peterson | 04:18

Earlier this year, members of the Dane County League of Women Voters gave reporter Lauren Peterson a stern talking-to about suffrage, civic responsibility, and high heels.
There was also singing.

Votes_for_women_small Earlier this year, members of the Dane County League of Women Voters gave reporter Lauren Peterson a stern talking-to about suffrage, civic responsibility, and high heels. There was also singing.

One Day Longer, One Day Stronger in Madison

From Lauren Peterson | Part of the Madison protests series | 12:13

This Wednesday, the state of Wisconsin passed a controversial bill limiting the collective bargaining rights of public employees. Here, labor activists at Thursday's solidarity rally react to the bill's passage, and a Madison union organizer discusses a press release distributed by the Governor Wednesday detailing "Strange but true provisions of collective bargaining." Features speeches by local figures as well as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, lots of chanting, and a bagpipe version of "America the Beautiful."

Shame_small This Wednesday, the state of Wisconsin passed a controversial bill limiting the collective bargaining rights of public employees. Here, labor activists at Thursday's solidarity rally react to the bill's passage, and a Madison union organizer discusses a press release distributed by the Governor Wednesday detailing "Strange but true provisions of collective bargaining." Features speeches by local figures as well as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, lots of chanting, and a bagpipe version of "America the Beautiful."

Elementary Education

From Lauren Peterson | 01:46

For some, education is a global debate involving scholarly theories and reform strategies; for others, it's something a little more...elementary. On a recent Tuesday evening, Lauren Peterson and eight year old Simone A-K attempted to master such third grade vocabulary staples as "beachcomber" and "scratch test."

Pencil_small For some, education is a global debate involving scholarly theories and reform strategies; for others, it's something a little more...elementary. On a recent Tuesday evening, Lauren Peterson and eight year old Simone A-K attempted to master such third grade vocabulary staples as "beachcomber" and "scratch test."