What my 35th Birthday Taught me About Voting

Some people point to the fact that others died for us to have this right. That’s true, and I’m grateful for their fight and for their sacrifice. But I don’t vote because of the past, I vote because it impacts the future. … Read More What my 35th Birthday Taught me About Voting

Not Easy, But Worth It: Mixed Feelings, Complexities, and the Very Important Reasons to Not Give Up

By Michelle Palmer As the dialogue around racial justice continues, I’ve noticed (and experienced) some complexities and frustrations. Things that, if not confronted, can make us want to give up, throw in the towel, and retreat into complacency.  But the thing is that complacency is how we got here. White supremacy and systemic racism RELIES… Read More Not Easy, But Worth It: Mixed Feelings, Complexities, and the Very Important Reasons to Not Give Up

Resource List: Understanding the Border Crisis and How to Help

by Michelle Palmer UPDATE: After this was originally posted, President Trump signed an executive order reversing the family separation policy. However, thousands of children are still separated from their parents, and the crackdown on immigrants remains problematic. Help is still needed, and there are ways for us to get involved. For more, see Trump’s Executive Order On Family Separation: What It… Read More Resource List: Understanding the Border Crisis and How to Help