From the Have-Nots to the Haves
I know I'm stating the obvious here, but can you imagine how many problems we could solve if our leaders…
Category: justice
Will we end poverty?
Some people say America will never end poverty. I think that reflects a defeatist view of history. Poverty is not…
dandelions versus lawns
A few weeks ago, I shared that my puppy Franco and I take long walks every Saturday and Sunday morning.…
I value good government.
I value good government and good government services provided on the local, state, and federal level. There are many times…
I detest the phrase “culture of poverty.”
This morning one of my Facebook friends asked what people thought about the phrase "culture of poverty." The responses have…
If you could set the rules of the game …
Imagine you are moments away from being born. You have no idea who your parents will be. You don't know…
“Talk About Home” demonstrates folks want to end homelessness.
When you think of "home," what comes to mind? What memories surface first? Those are two of the questions I've…
Finding My “Outside Voice”
Sometimes I get tired of using my “inside voice” for advocacy. A woman dies walking through the bitter cold to…