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Welcome to my advocacy blog. My goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"

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Tag: Opinion

Why some Brits detest Trump

From the London Times. Someone asked “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” Nate White, an articulate and … More

American politics, analysis, history, London Times, Nate White, Opinion, Trump, truth

Former Irish president calls Catholic Church views on LGBTQs “intrinsically evil”

Former president Mary McAleese accused the church of homophobia and has claimed that such immoral teachings have only served to … More

Catholic church, discrimination, Ireland, LGBTQ, Opinion, Politics, President Mary McAleese, religion, truth

Trump’s Grotesque Tulsa Trip

A racist president trolls his enemies with a rally on Juneteenth. Michelle Goldberg – Opinion Columnist – NY Times  – … More

Black Wall Street, Juneteenth, Opinion, Politics, racism, Research, truth, Tulsa Oklahoma, USA, white rampage

What the five living presidents say about the protests

Compiled by Mariah Kreutter –  June 6, 2020 “As protests against police brutality and systemic racism continued across the nation … More

American unrest, culture, descrimination, equity, history, life, Opinion, parity, Politics, survival, truth, USA

Stacey Abrams: I Know Voting Feels Inadequate Right Now

Just hear me out. By Stacey Abrams “Voting feels inadequate in our darkest moments. I recognize that. When you’re watching … More

culture, history, life, Opinion, Politics, protests, Stacy Abrams, truth, Voting

The End of College as We Knew It?

Restaurants get eulogies. Airlines get bailouts. Shakespeare gets kicked when he’s down. Frank Bruni – Opinion Piece – NY Times … More

culture, Economics, Education, health, life, Opinion, Science, survival, truth, Universities

Destructive Power of Despair

The protests are not necessarily about Floyd’s killing in particular, but about the savagery and carnage that his death represents. … More

Charles Blow, Despair, George Floyd, history, inequity, life, Opinion, Politics, truth, USA

If We Had a Real Leader

David Brooks – NY Times – Opinion Columnist – 29 may 2020 Imagining Covid under a normal president. “This week … More

David Brooks, Economics, Essay, health, history, Opinion, Politics, survival, tradgedy, truth, USA

How a globe-trotting, adventure-seeking socialite became the first American woman in uniform captured by the Nazis

The Legend of Gertie Peter Finn – The Washington Post – National Security Editor “One afternoon in the summer of … More

colorful history, entertainment, Gertrude Sanford, history, life, Opinion, Research, Washington Post, WWll

A Life on and Off the Navajo Nation

The reservation has more coronavirus cases per capita than any state in the country. By Wahleah Johns – 13 May … More

Economics, environment, Essay, health, history, life, Navajo Nation, Opinion, Politics, truth, USA, viruses

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