The new opium war
In the 19th century, the British sent tons and tons of opium into China knowing full well its addictive properties […]
‘Relax. Give him a chance.’ Nope. Done.
It’s hard to know where to start and we’re only five days in. Of course, those of us who stood […]
So, what’s next?
We birthed a movement yesterday. Millions of us came out to tell the people in power that we will not […]
So many issues, so little time
Several conversations lately have centered on how to be an activist without being overwhelmed. These are difficult times for those […]
Roy Cooper can’t do this by himself; neither can I
North Carolina’s new governor announced the other day that he wants to expand Medicaid. That’s good news, but he can’t […]
We don’t have to just sit here. We can resist.
I know I’m not the only one who has felt immobilized by fear after the election. The thought of Trumplethinskin […]
Yes, I’m jealous of Debbie Reynolds
If you have lost a child, you will understand why I’m jealous of Debbie Reynolds. It’s impossible to express the […]
The deceitful, shameful, hate-filled NC GOP played us again
I don’t know why anyone thought the North Carolina Republicans could be trusted. Again and again, they have played us […]
Hoping won’t stop this. We must resist.
Stop pretending that the Electoral College or the Department of Justice will come to our rescue like a prince in […]
Whose fault is this, anyway?
My late son came to me in a dream last night. This doesn’t happen often, but when it does, he […]