Talk about someone who stood up for women's rights! Literally. In 2013 Texas State Senator Wendy Davis famously stood in her Mizuno sneakers for a 12-hour filibuster to halt the passage of a Draconian anti-abortion law. One champion of women and families is coming to support … [Read more...] about Wendy Davis Stands Up to Support NC’s Next Senator, Deborah Ross
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Words & Deeds to Heal the Schism
There’s a schism in this country. Strike that. In this world. We are being torn apart by the limbs while some twisted spirit in the ethers looks down upon us cackling. These are not the age old war, famine, and familiar strifes we have known through the passage of time. This … [Read more...] about Words & Deeds to Heal the Schism
Life & Liberty Aren’t Enough. What About Dignity?
As Americans, we hold our heads high on the pedestal of freedom. We wax poetically about liberty, wearing it as a mantle of international justice. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, are after all, key tenets of our way of life. Yet I venture to say that one integral … [Read more...] about Life & Liberty Aren’t Enough. What About Dignity?
One North Carolina Dad’s Thoughts on HB 2
My friend Matt penned this post that I wanted to share here. You'll read his words and see that he's a man bursting with integrity and compassion. Matt is my people. Read on and you'll see why. I am a dad. And, like most dads, I want to protect my children. I want to … [Read more...] about One North Carolina Dad’s Thoughts on HB 2
Growth Mindset and Politics
There is a paradox in how we talk about politics and how we talk about raising children. There's a lot of chatter in schools about growth mindset these days. We encourage our children to focus on how they can re-channel negativity to think about what they can accomplish rather … [Read more...] about Growth Mindset and Politics
Civics and Civility: Political Paradigm in America
As my children grow more in tune with the political process, it gets tougher and tougher to help them make sense of this world of ours. They ask to stay up late to watch the debates, both Republican and Democratic, and we oblige. Twelve year old Bird reads the headlines on his … [Read more...] about Civics and Civility: Political Paradigm in America
A Republican Comment on a Democrat’s Blog
I have a friend from high school who doesn't often agree with me. Our lives and outlooks are oh so different. He lives in a rural area, while I live in the city. He's an outdoorsman. I don't hunt. He's a gun owner. I'm not. He's … [Read more...] about A Republican Comment on a Democrat’s Blog