When our oldest daughter left her small and innocent world of preschool and entered kindergarten, my partner and I were excited for her. She is independent, curious, and outgoing. She was ready for the adventures waiting for her. But my partner and I shared one very real fear that neither […]
Author: Amber Leventry
Transgender Election Winners Made History, Making Our Country Better, Too
The 2017 general elections were a sign of change. Yes, new leaders bring change, but many of the leaders elected, a few in particular, are the faces of firsts, of history making and of a shift in respect for transgender people in our country. Tyler Titus, father of two, won […]
Woman Fired For Flipping Off Trump’s Motorcade
In another shitty but not surprising turn of events, my favorite cyclist was fired from her job after flipping off Donald Trump’s motorcade in Sterling, Virginia. Juli Briskman, AKA #SHero or “she-ro,” mother of two, volunteer, and part-time yoga instructor informed the Huffington Post that her employer, Akima, recently told […]
My Daughter Wants To Know When I Am Going To Die
I make deliberate efforts to shield my three children from the ugly elements of life. They will learn too soon that people treat other people poorly. They will eventually be witnesses to the fact that life isn’t always fair; money, food, clothing, and possessions are not divided and spread equally […]
This Halloween PSA About Gender Stereotypes Is The Heart-Tugging Reminder We All Need
A two-minute Halloween PSA about gender stereotypes is making its way into our newsfeeds for all of the right reasons. The video, written by Alexander Day and Brian Carufe, is pulling on our heartstrings and tapping into the vulnerability we feel as parents as we give our kids the freedom […]
Amazon Key Will Allow Delivery Inside Your House, Because Who Needs Privacy?
I love Amazon. And I really love and trust Amazon Prime when I am told my very important, late night purchase will arrive in two days or less. But do I trust Amazon to unlock my door and place said very important fruit slicer inside my home? What? We all […]