Overheard at the polls -- Voter 1: “How long have you been waiting to vote?”Voter 2: “Four years!” It seems like everyone I know is dealing with some form of election day anxiety. With so much at stake, it’s hard not to be. We truly are fighting for the soul of our country. In my lifetime, … Continue reading ELECTION DAY 2020: DEALING WITH ANXIETY
As the pandemic rages on and the election draws ever closer, it’s possible to lose sight of some of the important things we regularly recognize in more normal years. I don’t want to let that happen. So before October ends, I want to recognize the fact that it has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This … Continue reading Putting a Bow on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Like so many of you, I have been devastated by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death last Friday. I’ve also been reflecting on the magnitude of what she accomplished. And on this: our rights as women now hang by a thin thread, given anticipated changes to the Supreme Court. Finally, I’m seared by the fact that we … Continue reading A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote. I'd like to celebrate this centennial by recognizing the unstoppable women who laid the groundwork leading to the passage and ratification of the 19th amendment, and those who continue to push the feminist agenda forward. Yet, while women … Continue reading Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend and summer gets fully underway (albeit in a markedly different fashion), I'd like to share some reflections on a “safer at home” summer. One where travel takes a different form and reading is even more important. My thoughts on summer “travel” can be found in this … Continue reading My “Safer at Home” Summer Reading List
“It is absolutely imperative that every human being’s freedom and human rights are respected, all over the world.” – Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir
It has been a heartbreaking week. I am grieving the loss of so many Black Americans, the violence we are witnessing, and the racism we continue to suffer from. The killing of George Floyd has laid bare a deep and terrible wound that many would prefer not to see. And yet, we cannot ignore it. … Continue reading BLACK LIVES MATTER
Yesterday, I received a message from Supermajority in response to the recent violence against Black people in this country. Their message so thoughtfully and precisely reflects what I believe needs to be shared at this time, which is why I am passing it along. Please read the Supermajority team's post here for a heartfelt message to all … Continue reading Sharing Supermajority’s Response To The Murder of Black Americans
I spent Memorial Day weekend at home with my family, alternating between a little relaxing and a lot of spring cleaning. We didn’t get that burst of summer weather that we sometimes do in New England, so weekend travel was less tempting. Also, our governor has adopted a “safer at home” stance due to coronavirus, … Continue reading MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND REFLECTIONS: “SAFER AT HOME” SUMMER
As we close out Women's Health Week, I want to take the time to reflect on the magnitude with which women are disproportionally affected in access to health coverage. Here is a sample of some of the facts that I shared throughout the week. I wrote Marching Toward Coverage to inform women of the issues … Continue reading Reflecting on Women’s Health Week