Former first-lady Michelle Obama openly shared her personal thinking as she has done before on an April 23rd podcast to explain why she is again saying “No.” Like anyone else, she didn’t have to explain herself even though she’s been criticized for her choices to
A modern-day profile in courage The nation watched with surprised shock back on January 21st at the sight of a national religious leader actually standing up for those she understands her Bible says to treat with mercy in a public rebuke to Donald Trump while
If only we could embrace diversity the way Nature does Don’t get me wrong: I like all the letters that could be added to become LGBTQI+. In fact, I think there should be more — the more, the merrier. Now, that will drive copy editors
We’ve entered a new era in the struggle for equity, diversity and inclusion. For many it feels as if the legal gains made over the last 50 years are about to be rolled back — and with a vengeance. The politics of those leading this
Instead of assuming the best, why do we jump on every flaw? With the increased political and social pressures and threats against LGBTQ+ people these days, it’s not the time to do anything that would discourage leadership. But the fact that criticism of activist leaders
I have a good friend who dreads the holiday season, saying: “The holidays are upon my a##.” But it’s here anyway with all those upcoming expectations of Norman-Rockwell-print warm, loving, accepting images of Thanksgivings, Hanukkahs, and Christmas celebrations where families gather together to try to
After that election, how are you feeling? As for me, I’ll be processing my feelings for some time to come. I’ve noticed that they parallel the well-known seven stages of grief — shock and disbelief, denial, guilt and bargaining, sadness and regret, and anger. I
There are a lot of days of remembrance throughout the year for people who identify with letters in LGBTQ+. And that seems to be how it should be, for in the midst of that larger demographic there are subgroups who we don’t want to get
What are you up to this election season? Are you paying any attention? Are you working for your favorite candidates? Are you planning to vote and maybe even bring someone with you to the polls? Or have you given up on politics? Have you fallen
How to stop indulging the bigots in our midst If there’s anything that’s traditional, even a part of many historically “traditional family values,” it’s prejudices and the accompanying bigotry. Of course, bigots are really, really offended when someone points out their bigotry. And their hope