things to read: july

If you haven't heard about the Prairieland defendants, these are 9 protestors convicted for protesting at an ICE detention center in Texas. You can read about their protest, the grisly sentencing, and one protestor's conviction over being in a book club. These folks are in prison for protesting the injustices they see in their community.If you are able, their supporters ask us to send letters of support to these brave folks. Click here to find contact information for each person. Please also review the guidelines for what's acceptable to send. There are also links to send money to their commissary accounts. The sun is finally shining here in Seattle. Temperatures are hovering in my favorite range: chilly in the morning, warm (but not too hot) during the day, and cool at night. I'm taking a short break while I recharge my writing battery. I'm hoping the charger is solar powered.Stop Asking People to Think Like Planners, by Charles Marohn Community engagement can be hard to get right…