• Police are gunning down black men. • Shooters are gunning down police. • Rapists are being set free. • Rape victims are told to keep knees together. • Political supporters are chanting “build a wall” and punching those who disagree with their views. • A presidential candidate calls a woman a fat pig and […]
To Make an Educated Decision, Hear all Sides with an Open Mind
“Minds are like parachutes–they only function when open.” ~Thomas Dewar Closing your mind to views that differ from yours leaves you unable to make an informed decision. There is a strong pull for people to encapsulate themselves with information that confirms their strongly held beliefs. They may read only from sources that “confirm” their thinking, […]
An Open Letter to Women (and men) Regarding Donald Trump
Dear Women, The fact that millions of Americans are jazzed about Donald Trump as a candidate for President of the United States has hammered home for me just how far we have NOT come as a society. We are about to embark on a crucial political journey—one I believe will greatly influence women’s futures. Donald […]