Like so many Americans, the most recent presidential campaign and election spurred me to action and to engage more deeply in the topics and policies than I had previously. And like so many, I was surprised and saddened at the election results, though my surprise was a symptom of how insulated I had allowed myself … [Read more…]
Thanks to March 8, this was the big week for women in the news, and what can I say? With everything we are going through, it feels good to see our sisters celebrated. But as one of my favorite posts from Wednesday says- we’re sisters, not cisters. This month should be about recognizing the struggles … [Read more…]
I don’t need to mention Betsy DeVos or Jeff Sessions, do I? I don’t want to. Instead, here’s a bit of joy and sorrow from the past week, along with a few primers on International Women’s Day and some solid reasons to celebrate Women’s History Month. First, the joy: Allison Janney Thinks It’s a … [Read more…]
One Senator suggested that another had been bribed, the accused responded by calling the accuser a liar, both then punched each other in the face—all on the floor of the United States Senate. Those actions in 1902 were the impetus for the Senate enacting Rule 19, which governs the decorum of debate—the rule that was … [Read more…]
Oh, don’t mind me. I’m just dividing my time, chewing my fingernails and plotting the revolution. Like you, I’ve been glued to the news all week, and I won’t try to overwhelm you with things you’ve already read or saved for later. Instead, here’s the news that gave me hope, instructed me, and maybe distracted … [Read more…]
This week’s news looks back to the past eight years and forwards to what the next four years will bring. President Barack Obama’s Farewell Speech went viral, particularly due to his tribute to his wife, FLOTUS. As the blog and online community geared toward black women For Harriet noted, “We love nothing more than to … [Read more…]