Are You A Fully Present Voter?

This post was originally published in October, 2008. As we all make perhaps the most important political choice of our lives this week, I thought it was worth a repost. Please do not vote blindly. There is still time to research the key issues. Be an informed voter....
Women Against Women. Why?

Women Against Women. Why?

Snippets of a conversation overheard in my water aerobics class: Bernie Sanders sounds so intelligent when he talks. I just don’t know how he’s going to pay for all of his programs. Free college sounds good but someone has to pay for it! I could never vote...

The political process does not end on Election Day. People need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make. -Patrick Murphy

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Tuesday Tidbit inspired by Inauguration Day

Today is Inauguration Day.  While it is not a presidential inaugural year, there are governors, senators and local representatives all around the country taking an oath to represent the people who elected them, to uphold the law of the land, and support and enhance...

Thank you Thursday

Throughout the week, I felt that I should write something about Nelson Mandela.  But, what?  Today, the reader in me is thankful to learn that Mandela was inspired by a book.  During Mandela’s years in prison, a copy of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare...

Tuesday Tidbit

As the child of immigrants, I grew up in a household where the privilege – and responsibility – of being an American citizen were taken very seriously.  Therefore, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you: Please vote in your local elections today....