Happy 4th of July! As you celebrate Independence Day, remember what the idea of America is all about—“we the people.” Every person has value. Every life matters. Every voice can be heard. We can disagree, yet still stand united. At its best, America shines as a beacon of hope and opportunity. It’s why my parentsContinue reading “We the People | Celebrating Independence Day!”
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Let’s Travel Back in Time
Let’s travel back in time to Memorial Day Weekend 2020. It’s about two and a half months after the Lockdowns began in America. It’s the first major holiday weekend since the spread of the pandemic. There was talk of reopening and getting back to normal. Angst and frustration filled the air. Store shelves were empty.Continue reading “Let’s Travel Back in Time”
Seeing People as Human
Today the Supreme Court will review a case that asks if it is cruel and unusual punishment (a violation of the 8th Amendment) to fine and criminalize homelessness. My “hot” take is that homeless people aren’t an issue to address or a problem to be solved, but, rather people to be helped. What good doesContinue reading “Seeing People as Human”
