POV: Now’s the Time to Find the Band For Your Different Drummer
Who hasn’t been asked to join a group, sit on a committee, or participate in some function where you knew you didn’t quite belong? In our politically correct world of diversity and inclusion,…
Are LGBT Schools the Way to Go?
Within the past decade, the school climate for LGBT teens seems to be getting worse. Despite anti-bullying and harassments laws, tougher enforcement of “Zero-Tolerance” policies, and more education and training for teachers, LGBT…
An Election For the History Books
This election cycle has been one of the most contentious and hard-fought battles we have ever known. Regardless of Senate or House control, lawmakers in this country have many important bills that will…
Bringing Awareness to Bullying
Throughout much of the country, October means cooler temperatures, costumes, and candy corn. Most people also associate October with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there’s another cause that begs to be recognized: National…
Starting the School Year Off Right
It’s that time of year again! After two uninterrupted months of sunshine and sleeping in, thousands of students are groggily making their way back through the doors and into classrooms around the country….
POV: Stark Difference Part Two – DNC Convenes in Charlotte
“So a Democrat, a Republican, and Apathy walk in to a bar…” Now that we’ve seen the “Better Future” offered at the Republican National Convention, it’s the Democrats’ turn to pitch to American…
POV: Conventions Provide a Stark Difference on a Better Future
“So a Mormon, a Catholic, and Atlas walk into a bar…” The beginning of a bad joke? No, it’s the beginning of the Republican National Convention. But if you’re a woman, poor, a…
Teaming Up to End Bullying
This past week, the Boys and Girls Club of America and Sears pledged to stop bullying, harassment, and violence within schools. Team Up aims to get parents, teachers, students, and community members actively…
The Week That Was: Chick-Fil-A vs. the Gays
In what was actually the second week of the great Chick-Fil-A debate, we saw a nauseating amount of commentary from both sides on this giant controversy. Admittedly, a few days ago I found…
Preventing Bullying in Schools
Last month, the District of Columbia passed the Youth Bullying Prevention Act of 2012, which aims to eliminate bullying within D.C. schools and provides numerous resources for school staff, faculty, students, and community…
Panty Buns — Thee 2013 Cub Skirts Dinah Shore weekend sounds like it's going to be absolutely AWESOME this year! (it always is)...
Val — Or you could listen to song Crush Me from indie artist Valerie Cox that says "Thrill me, thrill me, girl...
Emily — Definitely buying some books on my Kindle!
