Melinda Hardin, December 6, 2023
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Title
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Melinda Hardin, December 6, 2023
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interviewee
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Melinda Hardin
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interviewer
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Deanna Nicolari
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Date
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2023-06-12
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Subject
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Arts
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Cooperstown
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Elections
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Environment
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Family
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Family Planning
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Grandchildren
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Local Elections
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Music
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Natural Disasters
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Planned Parenthood
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Politics
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Public Schools
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Singing
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Theater
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Voting
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Women's Rights
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Description
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Melinda Hardin was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois. Hardin remembers spending a lot of time reading as a child and has fond memories of going to public school in Illinois and visiting family in West Texas. Hardin is an advocate for various causes, including women's rights and the separation of church and state. She has been deeply involved in the fight for women’s rights and voices her concerns regarding how women are treated in our society. She has spent time on the boards of two different reproductive rights organizations. Additionally, Melinda is a fervent believer in being involved in politics. She encourages participation in not only national elections, but also local elections. She recalls several political campaigns in which she volunteered both her time and wisdom in support of Democratic candidates. Hardin voices her concerns about the environment and people’s refusal to believe in scientific fact. She recalls the disconnect between constant natural disasters and the world’s refusal to see what’s in front of them. She believes strongly that the world can be fixed, but only if we all put forth the effort to do so.
I interviewed Hardin in her basement at her home in Cooperstown. In the background, you will hear a fire crackling and some rustling by her husband, Mr. Lou Alstadt. I have redacted some false starts as well as some of the use of conjunctions when applicable. Additionally, a small number of words were added in order to make the connection between thoughts.
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Time Summary
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Track 1, 0:00 - Early Life
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Track 1, 6:40 - Why Cooperstown
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Track 1, 9:07 - Life in Cooperstown
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Track 1, 22:15 - Important Political Issues
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Track 1, 26:13 - Women's Advocacy
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Track 1, 29: 32 - Planned Parenthood Escorting
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Track 2, 8:33 - Environmental Changes
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Track 2, 12:53 - Future Generations
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Track 2, 15:10 - Advice
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Track 2, 18:11 - Changes in Future Generations
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Track 2, 19:22 - Importance of Music
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Track 2, 22:58 - Music to Life
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Creator
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Deanna Nicolari
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Publisher
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Cooperstown Graduate Program, State University of New York at Oneonta
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Rights
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Cooperstown Graduate Association, Cooperstown, NY
