Defunding – It’s The Right Word for the Moment
June 25, 2020
Many of my white friends have expressed discomfort with the term “defunding” when applied to police departments. Here’ why you shouldn’t edit it out of the conversation.
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We The People Need a We Too Movement
October 22, 2018
Getting pronouns right is important. But we seem to be missing out on the most important pronoun of all: WE.
Your Identity Papers, Please
October 22, 2018
Our leaders seem intent on legislating our identity in order to dehumanize, control, and divide us. Jesus Christ had something in common with today’s queer youth: he loved to defy human labels.
The Rights Side of Eternity
October 19, 2018
Minorities and progressives are not the enemy of true religious believers. Christ makes it clear: progressives are their allies; persecuted minorities are their gateway to heaven.
My Guns versus Your Children
April 20, 2018
Address to Asheville High School Student Rally in Pack Square Park, Asheville NC, April 20, 2018
There is cause for hope, America!
January 22, 2017
The National Women’s March – the first march I have attended – left me very hopeful for our future. I was especially impressed by the younger generation.
McCrory’s HB2: Another Republican Exploitation of Women
October 11, 2016
McCrory and I agree on one thing: the women and children of North Carolina – and those in the rest of the country – desperately need protection. We disagree, though, on how prioritizing this discriminatory bill solves anything.
I am STILL Not Cait
March 7, 2016
Season Two of I am Cait is an improvement on Season One, but it is hardly adequate. Caitlyn Jenner is neither an effective educator nor ambassador.
I am NOT Cait!
March 5, 2016
Caitlyn Jenner’s announcement that she would like to be the trans ambassador to the President – to Ted Cruz of all people – absolutely nauseates me. Ms. Jenner has repeatedly exposed both her ignorance and her privilege.