Tag: social justice
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Random Acts of Kindness Aren’t Enough: Let’s Embrace Real Community Service
Get Pregnant Fast When I was eight years old, I desperately wanted an Easy-Bake Oven for Christmas. Personal pan pizzas were all the rage, and what could be better than a slice of funfetti cake baked under a tiny light bulb? It was the ’90s, after all. However, I quickly discovered that my Easy-Bake Oven…
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The Intersectional Revolution: A Call for White Feminists to Educate Themselves
Get Pregnant Fast The recent Women’s March ignited a fire within me. I felt uplifted and part of a collective striving for peace, justice, and change. For a moment, I believed that together we could make a significant impact against the troubling policies of our current leadership. However, as I scrolled through social media, I…
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It’s Time to Go Beyond Just Not Being a Jerk
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the popular parenting mantra of simply “not being a jerk” isn’t cutting it anymore. While it’s a step in the right direction, it falls short of what our children truly need to learn. In a society rife with prejudice and hostility, it’s crucial that we do more than just…
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Empowering My Children to Stand Up for Themselves and Others
Get Pregnant Fast In the early 1900s, the Suffragettes rallied for women’s voting rights, paving the way for countless movements that have followed. From the Great Depression’s struggles in the ’30s to the Civil Rights Protests of the ’50s and ’60s, through the Vietnam protests in the ’70s and the Iran-Contra affair in the ’80s,…
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The Day I Realized My Child Encountered His Own White Privilege
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, my family took a trip to Mount Rushmore. After strolling along the trail past the monumental faces carved into stone, I decided to explore the bookstore with my 5-year-old son, Jake, by my side. As we browsed, he noticed a bookmark showcasing the oval portraits of all 44…
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Understanding White Privilege: A Journey to Embrace the Value of Black Lives
Get Pregnant Fast Anger. Sadness. Frustration. Confusion. These feelings swirl within me as I grapple with the tragic loss of black lives at the hands of law enforcement. I’m a Hispanic woman in my thirties, who doesn’t speak Spanish. My upbringing was marked by the shadows of drug abuse, alcohol, and domestic violence. I grew…
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Why Millions Will Gather on Trump’s Inauguration Day
Get Pregnant Fast As Donald Trump gears up for his inauguration, the political landscape in the U.S. is shifting dramatically. The House and Senate are swiftly moving to dismantle the legacy of President Obama, with the House actively voting on measures to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This push to repeal healthcare coverage has escalated…
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Dear (Future) Granddaughter: Here’s Why Your Grandma Stood Against Trump’s Rise
Get Pregnant Fast To my beloved granddaughter, Recently, you inquired about my actions when Trump ascended to power. With pride, I shared that I took a stand. I dedicated my time to marches and protests, penned letters, made phone calls, and wrote tirelessly—standing in solidarity with countless others who sought to uphold the core values…
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Infant Mortality Rates: A Deeply Concerning Disparity for Black Babies
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s dive into a shocking reality: the United States, a nation known for its wealth, has one of the highest infant mortality rates among developed countries. According to the CDC, we trail behind at least 27 other affluent nations in our ability to keep infants alive during their first year. With Finland…
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Teaching Our Children About Suffering and Empathy
Get Pregnant Fast As I adjust my rearview mirror to catch a glimpse of the serene sunrise illuminating the crisp autumn morning, I find myself grappling with an unsettling juxtaposition. My young daughter, peacefully dozing in her car seat, contrasts sharply with the chilling report I just heard on the radio about countless refugees fleeing…