A Bernie Sanders rally is interrupted by Black Lives Matters candidates. He gives up the mic and lets them speak. Hilary Clinton is confonted by a young black activitst. Hilary appears irritated and condescending. The young woman is physically escorted off, and Hilary says, “Back to talking about the issues” and ignores the questions that were raised. A young black woman at Donald Trump rally is ejected while being taunted, pushed, and screamed at. Trump encourages such behavior and does not . . .
What I want you to know about choosing to be a young mom
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 Erin. My son was born when I was 18 years old. My first daughter was born when I was 21. In many parts of the world that isn’t a big deal. Where we live, it’s a bit . . .
Donald Trump and the murky pool of white supremacy
It seems like the nation is having a collective freak-out about the rise of Donald Trump. Even my Republican friends are panicked about it. And it’s not just the fact that Trump is an idiot. There are plenty of those around. It’s the fact that so many of them are rallying behind this guy, with so little discernment for the xenophobia, racism, and misogyny he is spewing. For better or for worse, Donald Trump is turning over the rock that our country’s white supremacists were hiding under. . . .
On the KKK and “looking for the helpers”
Last week, Orange County made headlines when an intended KKK rally in Anaheim turned violent. There is a small (and elderly) group of people in Orange County who still participate in the Klu Klux Klan. Their last rally was a few years ago . . . all of 3 people showed up. This year, the leader invited chapters outside of the county, and was still only able to strum up about 10 people. Their planned rally was publicized by some local papers, so by the time they showed up to the park, there were . . .
What I want people to know about alcoholism
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 Anonymous. People alway say it can happen to anyone. Still, we all believe it will never happen to us. I believed that. I had plans. My plan was to get married, have . . .
That’s what SHE said: sorority racism, the real inside white Hollywood, a teacher asks how to teach when students carry guns, emotional skills for middle schoolers, how to become resilient, from insomnia to sleep and more…
IF WE'RE BEING CANDID HERE, THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE YOUR COMPANY IS SORORITY RACIST, TOO | linkedin.com/pulse On the heels of Chris Rock's opening monologue at the Oscars, Jared Karol breaks down what "sorority racism" looks like..."A young white woman was struggling to answer, and finally said, "I'm just normal."...When this "normal" perspective continues to go unchecked and unchallenged, it solidifies the sorority racism that Chris Rock spoke about. People grow up with no clue . . .
Friday Finds
1. Baby Stars Snu:Mee | 3 in 1 Baby Monitor, Music Box & MP3 Player 2. Earth's Best | Gluten Free Wholesome Morning Hot Cereal 3. Rock The Locks | Piggy Paint 4. Airtight Measuring Container | The Grommet 5. Gemini Bottom Bikini Bar Customize Your Own | Jypsea Local 6. Hypnosis Harry by Catherine Bailey | Amazon 7. Gardening Like a Ninja by Angela England | Amazon 8. Quinsyberry Botanical Oil | Farmhouse Fresh Goods 9. Catch Phrase . . .
What I want you to know about being the mother of a teen mom
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 Liv. I seriously thought it would never happen to my girl. Isn't that what everyone who finds themselves in "a situation" says? How many times have I quoted the same . . .
Up for Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin (Ep. 6)
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. It's 3/3/16 and my friend Paul Martin and I are talking about tonight’s Republican debate, Trump’s gotcha moments, and the Super Tuesday results. . . .
Stepping up my game in the kitchen
This post is sponsored by Blue Apron. I'm continuing to try to step up my game in the kitchen in terms of both cooking and meal-planning. I am still using Blue Apron on the regular to provide our meal ingredients and menu two days a week. And my month of doing Whole 30 definitely inspired me to try new recipes and increase my skills when it comes to meat and veggie prep. I'm no longer strictly Whole 30, but I'm leaning in that direction, and Blue Apron is great because their meals are . . .
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