Writing is like an all day sucker sometimes; just not worth the effort and time for sticky lips. But other times, writing is itself a sweet reward. Most of the time, though, it is a must-do item on our list that evokes a lot of anxiety about how to start, how to get through it, […]
Video: When Online Shaming Goes Too Far “‘Twitter gives a voice to the voiceless, a way to speak up and hit back at perceived injustice. But sometimes,’ says Jon Ronson, ‘things go too far.’ In a jaw-dropping story of how one un-funny tweet ruined a woman’s life and career, Ronson shows how online commenters can […]
“In an effort to address the obesity epidemic, notification letters are being sent to students whose body mass do not fall within a narrow range deemed “acceptable” by the government; essentially telling children, even as young as kindergarteners, that they are fat. THE STUDENT BODY is a true underdog story of two brave girls who […]
I felt unlimited respect for Mr. D right then. Not just because he was going to get me out of this jam, which I really did appreciate, don’t get me wrong, but also because I think it took a lot of courage for him to come forth and put himself on the line. After all, […]
I would like to take an opportunity at the beginning of the New Year 2017 to give shout outs to the media and the articles about our children, the brave and intrepid children of these articles, who are our future and will make a difference in our lives, our communities, and the world. Their voices, […]