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Up for Debate: International Version (Ep. 17)

July 2, 2016

He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about Istanbul, Brexit, and how we think each candidate will fare with our multicultural climate. . . .

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Friday Finds: For New Moms

July 2, 2016

1. Sleepy Eye Harems | Pickles N' Roses  2. Unisex Courage 3-in-1 Foldover Tote Grey | TwelveLittle  3. Mustard Floral Bull Romper | Amebel Baby  4. B.Box | Baby Bowl and Straw 5. Baby Shades | Ro Sham Bo  6. Silispoons - Silicone Spoons| Silikids  7. Little Balance Box | Promotes Safe & Natural Walking For A Healthy Baby  8. Chewbeads |  No bpa, No Phthalates, No Cadmium, No Lead, or Metals.  9. Lulyzoo Crib, Bassinet, . . .

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What I want you to know about having a teen who turns against you

July 1, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is Anonymous. Photo by: Jesus Rodriguez  Regardless of all the things you've read or been told, the worst problem with having a teen who turns against you is not that your life feels held at ransom . . .

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#TBT White privilege, and what we’re supposed to do about it

June 30, 2016

On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from July 2013. The case of Trayvon Martin’s death has sparked a national conversation around race. People seem to be polarized in their reactions to the recent verdict, and as such I’d love to avoid more conjecture on that in this post. Rather, I really want to explore some questions about white privilege, since that is a term that has been widely used in the past week, and hopefully shed some light on what it means and what, . . .

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Up for Debate: The curious marriage between the Republican party andevangelicals (Ep. 16)

June 29, 2016

He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about the allegiance between evangelical Christians and the Republican party, and the seemingly odd support that Trump is getting from conservative religious leaders. . . .

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How I improved my wardrobe by getting rid of clothes instead of buying them

June 29, 2016

Keeping my closets organized has been a constant struggle for me. We live in a house built in the 1950s, which means that my closets are minuscule. I also have a habit of collecting clothing. It's my one big shopping issue. I do Stitch Fix and Trunk Club, and I am constantly perusing the sale racks at Target and Old Navy online. I bring in more clothing then I give away, and my closets are often bursting at the seams. This is a bit mortifying to admit, but I am also the person who has items . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Dylan

June 29, 2016

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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What I want you to know about living with depression

June 29, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is Tina Szymczak. Photo by: Claudia Soraya  I want you to know . . . I have struggled with anxiety and depression for most of my life. I want you to know . . . As a teenager I was hospitalized . . .

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What I want you to know about when the “F” in “BFF” goes from forever to former

June 27, 2016

What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Laurie Ward. Photo by: Watari  You know who you are, there's no need for the formal "Dear...." And yet it seems so weird to see former right next forever, but that's where our journey has . . .

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That’s what SHE said: the isolationist catastrophe of Brexit, Brits lose ragging rights, how can I love you more, trans narrative NOT trapped in the wrong body, things that are harder to get than an assault rifle, Trump gets pranked and more…

June 25, 2016

BROADWAY FOR ORLANDO: WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE THE ISOLATIONIST CATASTROPHE OF 'BREXIT' | latimes.com A very sad day for the global economy and an even sadder one for humanity..."We find ourselves in a moment of global fear. The democratic identities of Britain and the United States are under threat — not from immigrants or even changing values, but from nationalists and xenophobes exploiting citizens' darkest worries with populist projects, including Donald Trump’s campaign . . .

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