Everyone’s Body Fails
I have a body. For the most part, I like this body. When I want it to dance, it dances. When I want it to pick up my child, it picks up my child. When I want it to breathe… Read more ›
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March for Science – Chicago
I’m no scientist. I have scientist genes somewhere in there, and I find science fascinating; heck, I’ll even go out of my way to encourage young girls into STEM fields, but I’m a humanities girl through-and-through. However, science is not only vital; to me, it is inextricably linked with the search for (and consequent recent denial of) truth.
So I marched as a science ally, if you will. We packed up Emily, grabbed a parking spot on SpotHero, donned our Pussyhats, and went. Read more ›
No Resolutions for Me This Year
‘Tis the season of resolutions and promises to ourselves. Of one-word focused thoughts. Of gym memberships and diet plans. Of trying to be better versions of ourselves. At the moment, though, guilt is probably the most powerful motivator in my life because I feel intense guilt for not being more, or better, or focusing, or dieting. Read more ›
The Broad Side: Teachers for Hillary?
I’m on The Broad Side today, talking about what Hillary Clinton can do to win teachers’ votes: On a more personal level, since the Common Core has been implemented, I have seen an incredible uptick in students diagnosed with and… Read more ›
After the Inauguration, Let’s Keep Talking About Gun Control
When you first start out being a teacher, you are worried about the lessons you are planning, whether your students are paying attention, and what prank they will pull on you next. After a few months, you might even worry… Read more ›
Is It OK To End A Friendship Over Politics? (Care2)
I’m still on the fence about this one, honestly, but I wrote about it for Care2: Whatever the reason, people I didn’t even know had any political affiliations have come out of the woodwork to share their beliefs and, while… Read more ›
I voted!
I forgot to post this yesterday, but here is proof I voted! We didn’t get stickers like many other people I saw. Not going to lie, I was a little bummed about that. Related PostsSmall Changes to a Greener Life… Read more ›
I’m Ashamed to Admit: I’m a First-Time Voter
I am 28 years old, and I am a first-time voter. I know, this is shocking news, especially for how political I am and how impassioned I am about women’s rights, racial issues, LGBTQ rights, you name it. I honestly… Read more ›
Do Politics Belong in the Classroom?
I read the Teaching Tolerance blog voraciously. I love everything they publish there, not because I’ve been published there myself, but because it helps me immensely in my classroom. I strive to educate my students not only with the curriculum… Read more ›
This Is What MY Face Looks Like
I’m sure you all have heard by now that Hillary Clinton was recently attacked by the media for deciding not to wear makeup in public. Yes, it’s true. Hillary Clinton, arguably most powerful female politician in our nation, is being picked… Read more ›
Ms. Magazine Blog: Women – And Men – Aren’t “Born” Teachers
Today, I’m on the Ms. Magazine blog with my piece about teachers as trained professionals! Here’s a taste: My husband also chose a career in teaching. When people ask us what we do, I answer that I am a high… Read more ›
But Girls Can’t Be President!
Tim and I spent some time at his grandfather’s birthday party this weekend. It was really fun to see all of his extended family, especially his 8-year-old cousin, Katie. She is awesome, and if I ever have a daughter, I… Read more ›
In Which I Discuss Politics for the First and Maybe Last Time
I don’t talk much about politics. Much of this is because, like many Americans I assume, I tend to tune in to discussions about politics that matter to me and tune out the rest. I also tend to believe that… Read more ›
Quick Hit: 10 Things Feminism Could Do Better
With all the talk I do on this blog about my issues with portions of the feminist community, I wanted to share this article about 10 things feminism could do better. It’s a really comprehensive article that takes a look… Read more ›
Blogging as Activism in Cuba
See, blogging IS activism! It’s nice to see stories like these about activism on the internet. It gives bloggers validaion instead of allowing us to be pigeonholed into the all-bloggers-do-is-spew-information-about-their-personal-lives-on-the-internet stereotype. Related PostsMy Baby Girl isn’t Dancing; She’s Punching Let’s Talk… Read more ›
Sunday Recommended Reading
I’ve been bad about tweeting and blogging about good articles and blog posts to you all this year – particularly in the past month – and for that I apologize. Between trying to get Equality101.net off the ground, writing a… Read more ›
Small Strokes
I love it when research about feminist activism and feminism points you to a quote that explains exactly what you’re trying to do with your own activism. This is from ManifestA: young women, feminism, and the future by Jennifer Baumgardner… Read more ›
Vegetarianism: Politics, Body Image, and a Little Personal Struggle
I have been a vegetarian for 7 years. I gave up eating meat upon my graduation from high school (do the math 🙂 ) for two reasons, both health-related. First, my dad had a pretty bad heart attach toward the… Read more ›