Tackling an MFA with chronic illness
When I was in college, I got a job bussing tables. In a Thai restaurant. Several white American customers expressed … Continue reading 23 Quotes That Perfectly Explain Racism (To People Who Don’t “See Color”)
Over the past eight months, about a dozen female celebrities have leapt from the feminist bandwagon as if it were a … Continue reading Why We Still Need Feminism
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/17/world/europe/un-sex-abuse-panel-questions-vatican-officials.html?ref=unitednations&_r=0 Whether you’re a devout Catholic or an agnostic humanist, it can only be good news when the United Nations … Continue reading Reblog Friday: The U.N. Calls out the Vatican
This Friday I raise my glass of Syrah to Sally Kohn. In her six-minute TED talk, she cuts to the heart … Continue reading Reblog Friday: Sally Kohn and Respect for Your Political Opponents
Diana Nyad broke world records when she swam from Cuba to Florida–a feat no swimmer had achieved–at the age of … Continue reading Reblog Friday: Never Give Up
Because sometimes we all need a little help speaking our truth–and honoring the many truths of others. This Friday my shout-out goes to … Continue reading Reblog Friday: Ash Beckham
Bryan Stevenson’s TED Talk I’ll be ending each week with a shout-out to someone who’s got something inspiring up on the … Continue reading Friday Reblog: Bryan Stevenson
