Category Archives: Activism

Another One: The Reality of Numbness and What To Do and What To Say

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

After today’s school shooting in Texas, a friend shared that she was disturbed by her lack of emotional reaction to the event. It’s been a cycle that can be played out in shock and denial, horror, anger, helplessness, and throwing … Continue reading →

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RBG is an Inspiring and Instructive Must See

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

The new documentary RBG is a Must See if you believe in The U.S. Constitution, incremental but meaningful forward change that lasts, and the power of focus, love, and laughter. It screened recently as part of The Montclair Film Festival, and … Continue reading →

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23 Years Ago, in Montclair

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

In the 90’s, I remember hearing the phrase “Going Postal” used as almost amusing hyperbole when someone seemed a little too upset about what felt like a minor issue. I remember hearing about unbelievable incidents in passing, trying to explain … Continue reading →

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I am holding your hand.

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

I feel like we need to hear this today.  Current public discourse and breaking news and personal tragedies and life stresses and national events and expectations of action and more and more and more, empties our reserves and shreds our … Continue reading →

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Don’t be like FEMA ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

Shrugging and poking fun at authoritarian behavior, clicking on Facebook posts about ICE demanding to see identification on domestic Amtrak trains with an angry emoji and calling it activism, and succumbing to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ over calling and marching isn’t the only unlearned … Continue reading →

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Life at 23: Happy Birthday, Trayvon Martin

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Million Hoodies launched six years ago in the wake of the racist and horrific murder of Trayvon Martin. Today, what would have been Trayvon Martin’s 23rd birthday, the Million Hoodies NYC chapter launches their #Lifeat23 campaign to honor Trayvon and the lives … Continue reading →

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Buy Like You Give A Damn, part I

Posted on December 2, 2017 by

I found Brittany Packnett via Twitter, as one does. And I liked what I saw. In fact, I really liked what I saw. So I clicked on the website she has in her profile and hello! I found a comforting … Continue reading →

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Why I Knelt: Honoring the Good and Asking for Better

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

My friend Adrienne Riofrio recently shared the story of choosing to kneel during the anthem at a sporting event this weekend. It moved me for its honesty, for its vulnerability, and for its example of one way to be an … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw It: Signs of Inclusion & Resistance

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

Just over six months ago, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Women’s March in Washington D.C. Just as I felt compelled to attend the March for Women’s Lives in April of 1992, I felt a real … Continue reading →

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#IWD2017’s No Judgment Reminder of Our Privileges

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

There are plenty of lefty think pieces (is that what we’re calling them these days?) about how there are many women who aren’t able to strike today, the #DayWithoutAWoman. There are plenty of righty commentaries about how women who are … Continue reading →

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