Families in Flint, MI continue to live a nightmare as more and more doctors deliver heartbreaking news that the children of Flint have been poisoned by the residents’ water supply. Mayor Karen Weaver declared a state of emergency last Monday after a study by Hurley Medical Center revealed that the […]
Politics/Community
We Need Circle Breakers
By Whitney Fleming of Playdates on Fridays Recently my daughter joined a new soccer team. We live in a different town than the rest of the young girls and are new to the club. We are outsiders. At her first game, I walked onto the field and noticed small pockets […]
Another School Bans ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in a Year That Needs This Book the Most
If there were ever a book for America to read in 2016, it’s To Kill a Mockingbird, written by the venerable Harper Lee. In a year ravaged by war, corruption, and a catastrophic election, this story’s moral of kindness and humanity is desperately needed. And yet, in our latest installment […]
Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton Giving An Elector The “Love Actually” Treatment Is The Best Gift You’ll Get This Holiday Season
Kate McKinnon is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether she’s inspiring young women with her role in the Ghostbuster’s reboot, dancing with Ellen (as Ellen), or portraying Hillary Clinton on SNL, this woman is a treasure. (Her Clinton character is enough to make me start watching SNL again, and […]
Trump Tweets China Move as ‘Unpresidented’ Instead of ‘Unprecedented,’ Twitter Claps Back
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama President-elect Donald Trump just proved, once again, that his Twitter account should be wrestled away from his smaller-than-average hands. Saturday morning Trump took to Twitter to accuse China of an “unpresidented act” [sic] regarding China’s seizure of an unmanned US Navy drone in international waters […]
Scott Baio Gets A Taste Of His Own Medicine, Finds It Bitter
I have a confession to make: I used to have a big crush on Scott Baio. What can I tell you? In the 1980s, Chachi Arcola was IT for me. I remember once in kindergarten my teacher asked all of us who our heroes were and I said, “My boyfriend.” […]
Opposing Political Views Won’t Destroy My Marriage
By Julia Arnold of Frantic Mama Don’t worry, I’m not contributing to the incessant Internet ranting. I’m not ripping anyone to shreds here. I won’t be telling you who I voted for, and I won’t tell you which party I affiliate with. I’m tired of the intense wave of negativity […]
What We Can Learn from Our Politically-Motivated Celebrities
By Stephanie Pappas of snackdinner In the wake of what has clearly been a brutal election cycle for nearly all involved, the internet has been awash with memes ridiculing every participant: our President-elect, his opponent, those who voted for him, those who voted for his opponent, those who voted third […]