We need candidates that won’t shy away from the difficult topics in an effort to earn large donations, gain endorsements or make people a bit uncomfortable. There’s a lot going on right now, and we should be uncomfortable. Bullying marginalized communities and Read More
It’s time, actually long past time, to talk about serious immigration reform. In a little over a month, it will be the ten-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. We have had a decade to come up with a Read More
While the problems keep mounting, the promised solution is always just out of reach. I can’t speak for you, but for me, more often than not, over the last few years I have found myself saying, “If I can just get through Read More
This question comes up often, especially during campaign season. I think that often much of the conflict that we face in our country comes from a difference in expectations from our leaders. What is a leader’s job? And, ultimately, as we grapple Read More
War in Ukraine. The continuing challenges of a global pandemic, varying responses to that pandemic, and its impact on our economy and our pocketbooks. The rising costs of health care, housing, child care and education. It all feels overwhelming. “I’m just one Read More
The definition of freedom has always been a challenge in our country. What does it mean? Are there limits? Is there a responsibility that comes with freedom? What about rights? Are they all absolute? In grade school, I was taught my right Read More
