Tag: advocacy
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Tired of Mass Shootings? So Are We. Let’s Take Action.
Get Pregnant Fast In Texas, 27 lives were lost, and 27 more were injured. Just over a month ago, in Las Vegas, 58 people were killed and more than 500 were hurt. Here’s the familiar refrain: Thoughts and prayers. Things will never improve. After Sandy Hook, we lost all hope for change. Now isn’t the…
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This Advocate is Paving the Way to Keep Sex Offenders Off College Sports Teams
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the safety of students should be paramount, the presence of sex offenders on college sports teams is a troubling issue. Despite the common sense that suggests these individuals should not be allowed to compete, the NCAA has been slow to act, often prioritizing athletics over the well-being of…
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Breaking Down Barriers: The Humanitarian Efforts of Border Angels
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, my partner and I embarked on a nine-day business trip to Italy, leaving our children with relatives back home. While our kids enjoyed lakeside adventures, sleepovers, and sweets, I was savoring the sights, wine, and adult conversations. Yet, after a series of travel hiccups, our plans took an…
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Three Words for Roy Moore’s Accusers
Get Pregnant Fast “I need to ask you some questions about your experience, Jessica. There’s a camera recording this in the next room. Just relax and share your truth. What you say here will be taken seriously as evidence.” Why does he keep emphasizing the need for honesty? Who would fabricate such a serious accusation?…
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It’s Our Responsibility: The Struggles of Public Schools and Our Role in Their Improvement
Get Pregnant Fast The conversation surrounding public education is saturated with terms that often leave us confused: failing schools, Common Core, new math, and teaching to the test. While these phrases are commonly used, many of us struggle to grasp their true implications. The prevailing sentiment seems clear: America’s public schools are failing. However, the…
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The Resist Jar: A Brilliant Way to Channel Your Frustration
Get Pregnant Fast Mornings often start with a familiar routine for me. I grab my phone or flick on the news, wondering, “What chaos awaits today?” Each day feels like a damage report, assessing my rising frustration levels, with additional updates sprinkled throughout the day. Despite my generally optimistic outlook and belief that most people…
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Heartbreaking Texts from Students to Parents During Florida School Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most gut-wrenching messages sent by a student to her parent was: “If I don’t make it, I love you.” This sentiment captures the horror experienced by countless families yesterday afternoon in Parkland, Florida, as an active shooter unleashed chaos at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The devastating toll now…
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Nurturing My Mental Health as a Parent of a Child with a Disability
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently demanding. Regardless of the cheerful snapshots we share on social media, we all face our unique challenges in raising children. Sometimes these hurdles are fleeting, but they are very real. This reality becomes even more pronounced when you’re raising a child with a disability. My son’s disabilities require my…