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November 2016

November 11, 2016

The election, fear, and an opportunity for change

Don't allow yourself to remain mired in the political muck that has consumed America this...

November 04, 2016

Election 2016: What would Susan B. Anthony do?

It's almost Election Day and I'm conflicted about what to do when I get to...

July 2016

July 08, 2016

Cops, Dallas, and Life With A Badge

It’s not a big news story when a cop goes to work and no one...

July 04, 2016

Banners, business, and God Bless America

Because the real problem with this God Bless America banner is about permits and business...

July 01, 2016

Musing on pregnancy, abortion, and becoming a human

I've been pondering the alien-like way we make our way into this world, when the...

March 2013

March 28, 2013

Chocolate, Easter bunnies and child slavery

I went to lunch with a friend last week and we stopped in at a...

February 2013

February 26, 2013

Some thoughts on modern slavery – refuse to do nothing but don’t be overwhelmed trying to do everything

As I write, I'm sitting in a cafe in a small village that, in our...

April 2012

April 13, 2012

International Justice Mission celebrates 15 years fighting oppression – not for puppies, but for people

I wanted to share a non-animal story with you today, because it's so important to...

March 2012

March 23, 2012

Hollywood plays host to the 26th Annual Genesis Awards, Saturday March 24, 2012 (Updated with winners)

Tomorrow night, the Humane Society of the United States and Hollywood will honor the major news and entertainment...

March 20, 2012

Sgt. Rex to be reuinited with Iraq War veteran Corporal Megan Leavey (Updated)

Iraq War veteran Corporal Megan Leavey and Sgt. Rex (photo ) ** See end...

February 2012

February 29, 2012

Meat consumption down, fur sales up?

Last week, I stumbled upon an editorial New York Times' columnist Mark Bittman did for American Public...

February 21, 2012

Romney’s son follows “Crate Gate” with another pet that “rides outside”?

I told you this week about the story of Mitt Romney and "Crate Gate," the 30-year-old...

February 19, 2012

Story of Romney’s dog tied to roof angers dog lovers (and voters)

With the Republican primaries well underway and the 2012 election looming on the horizon, it's...