FULL COLUMN: Not all movements are created equal
…from last week’s Creative Loafing. Those of us dismayed by elected officials and their way of doing business are energized by Occupiers taking to the streets, in New York City, Tampa, and around the country. There is something exciting about groups of people who’ve had enough and decide to make a better world for all [...]
FULL COLUMN: Raising Radicals
…From Monday’s editorial section of The Tampa Tribune. I couldn’t believe my ears. After walking into an event recently and greeting a few acquaintances known to be quite religious, I caught the tail end of their intense conversation. “Children shouldn’t be taken places where their minds are manipulated,” an older gentleman was saying. “Children shouldn’t [...]
Florida peeps: Please get involved
Contact your legislators and help us change the world – one parent at a time.
What’s in a name?
I’m forming a non-profit advocacy group and political action committee. Because with two successful careers and a thriving personal life, not to mention kids and under-manicured nails that demand attention, I simply need more to do. Here are some names under consideration – join the fun! In the comment section below, in a private email, [...]
Election 2010: Who are the real winners and losers?
This year, for the first time in my life, I almost didn’t vote. Unmotivated, uninspired, and genuinely disappointed in my party and people, I had to stop and think about the reasons why I should spend time and energy researching issues and fact-checking political ads in order to make an informed decision. Ultimately, I [...]
The fake “War on Christmas”
“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” I never understood that line, because most people believe in the devil. Most people believe in lots of things that aren’t real. Like angels and natural beauty and fat-free cookies and the War on Christmas. I almost hesitate to say that [...]
In response to the Ft. Hood shooting
When I think of the Irish or the Jews, two ethnic groups of which I am a proud member, I am bombarded with many images. Sometimes I think about the injustices done to these two peoples and, with few exceptions, am pleased with the way in which we’ve responded. In my home office, I have [...]
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