Patriotism, Faith, and Dissent It's ok to enjoy something and still have valid criticisms of it. It's ok to find joy within an existing system and still feel a call to change it. It's ok to see something as good, but faulty. It's ok to resist binary thinking that … [Read more...]
If We Want to Change the World, We Have to Let People Change
Change is tricky. When someone changes a long-held view, begins to lean the opposite way politically, alters deep-seated religious views, or switches their stance on a particular issue, it can be disconcerting. It makes sense to respond with a healthy sense of skepticism; to be … [Read more...]
What I learned When I Introduced My Kids to Guns
Last Saturday, my awesome friend, Sharon, invited my family over to her home to learn how to handle, store, and use firearms. I was momentarily hesitant, but I recognized this as an excellent opportunity for my kids to safely explore an interest in firearms. This is the story of … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Consent: Teaching Consent to Our Kids
It feels as though a new sexual misconduct allegation arrives in my news inbox each morning. Inevitably, these stories are followed by people crying, "No. Not him!" and perpetrators half apologizing while they insist that they didn't know any better. Crime report data tells us … [Read more...]
I Marched in the Church of Advocacy
Me: All I want for Christmas is to not give any f*&$s. Seems like it would be easier. My sister responded with her usual loving candor: True, but so not you. I'm no good at caring less, at feigning numbness, of only being half in. Passion motivates and energizes me. It … [Read more...]
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