It’s a story with which we’re all too familiar. It’s breakfast time. I cheerily greet my elderly patient who is in his hospital bed, enjoying French toast and turkey bacon. A barking newscaster is on his television. My patient concurs with the talking head. “Those illegals,” he complains indignantly, using the […]
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Crowdfunding Is Raising $4,000 a Minute for Immigrant Children in Detainment
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: having your young children taken away without knowing when, or if, you’ll see them again. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that this is reality for many immigrant families on our southern border. The Trump administration has issued a “zero tolerance policy” […]
Proposed Curriculum Removes Gay Rights, Roe v. Wade, Climate Change, and “Core Democratic Values”
State of Michigan proposed social studies standards for grades K-12, written by conservative lawmakers, removes mention of gay rights, Roe v. Wade, and climate change while also eliminating the term “core democratic values,” which they argue implies left-leaning partisanship, and downplaying the work of the NAACP from the state-mandated curriculum. […]
Cow Cuddling To Reduce Stress Is Apparently A Thing
Mooove over, goat yoga. There’s a new wellness movement in town to help you reduce stress and embrace the zen. Or, more accurately, a cow. That’s right. A COW. Because apparently milk isn’t the only thing from cows that does a body good. Don’t have access to a cow to […]
Fanny Pack Sandals And Other Footwear You Never Knew You Needed
Nike has created slip-on fanny pack sandals and I think I kind of love them. Or hate them. I don’t know. (Secretly I looove them.) Whether you’re tired of stuffing your credit card and keys into the top of your bra; you’ve had enough of lugging around a ten-gallon purse […]
Should You Teach Your Kids To Swear? Science Says Yes
I didn’t grow up with swearers. I can count on one hand the number of times I heard my mom say “shit.” She said, “For crying out loud.” A lot. Which I now know is code for “fuck.” I, on the other hand, am somewhat of a potty mouth. I […]
Ambien Rejects Roseanne’s Blame, Dictionary.com Has Alternate Theory
It may be just one more skirmish in a culture war that is being waged on all fronts of American life. Or it may be that the dust-up and fall-out over one outrageous and vile comment made by Roseanne Barr in the wee hours of Tuesday morning is a microcosm […]
Valedictorian Banned From Giving Speech Uses Megaphone To Deliver Powerful Message
High school graduation is a time to celebrate, to look back on past accomplishments and lessons, and to look forward to a future full of growth and freedom. It’s a time to let go. But for Holy Cross High School valedictorian Christian Bales, his freedom was taken away when the […]