1. Using Social Media to Engage in Political Discourse Facebook as the Passport to the Political Process Steven R. Peist, Reading Faculty Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ

2. Dr. Charles Richard Drew: Medical Pioneer This photo and story are available at the Civil Rights Movement Facebook site which has a picture of the Estrella Mountain Campus

3. Current Issues Voter empowerment vs. voter suppression By Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer- | Last updated: Jun 5, 2012 - 12:57:27 PM Bookmark and Share What's your opinion on this article? Printer Friendly Page john_lewis_file2008.jpg Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)...See More Like · · ShareShare This article discusses the attempt to disenfranchise voters in several states by age, gender and nationality.

4. Arizona: A Fascinating Place to Legislate

5. It is important to engage from both sides This issue has made so many of our class discussions lively and it leads to my own personal mantra with my students…………

6. The Mantra It should be noted: I don’t care WHAT you think For Emphasis I care THAT you think!

7. The Real Motivation Engaged Reading Students, Developmental and otherwise, are completing their upper level courses, increasing by more than 30%. This helps advance our increased promotion and degree goal.

8. Questions and Comments Please