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College Prep Is Not for Everyone
Having a child in school offers a ton of responsibility on the part of not just the school or the child but the parents as well. This year I joined the PTSA. It’s a little different than the old...
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What’s the Real Cost of Gentrification?
Over and over we see cities changing the way they look. What is old is torn down and what is new is supposed to increase revenue and in some cities improve upon safety concerns. All over America,...
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Affordable Housing Should Be a Right
According to recent data gathered, in order for a person to afford a 2 bedroom apartment at the national average in the United States, one minimum wage job at $7.25 / hr just won’t cut it. They would...
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Police Brutality and the Training Gap
My father is a big supporter of policemen. He retired from the court system in our home state and has seen both sides of the criminal justice system through his work in the courts and in juvenile...
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The Suffocation of Student Loans
Let me start off by saying I don’t like to curse in public let alone on a platform like this. I’m going to say some really bad words though because I need to prove a point. Are you ready? Here we go....
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Creative Minds Can Boost Hope for Those Less Fortunate
All around the world, there are people who could use a hand up. Many are doing the best they can do on their own to get through the day and feel like they don’t have anything to offer. Then there are...
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Men’s Health Starts with Boy’s Health
In today’s environment, it can be daunting to think about healthcare costs. High deductible plans are all around and where there isn’t a high deductible plan you may find plans that require higher...
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Early Training on Financial Literacy is Every Parent’s Responsibility
Life is hard enough just trying figure out who you are without worrying about financial woes. Parents often forget to teach their kids about the key elements of being financially savvy while their...
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Is Your Employee’s Praying on the Job a Right or a Wrinkle?
Daria is Christian. Radam is Muslim. Sarah is Jewish. What do these three people have in common? They have beliefs in a higher being. They are also humans in this thing we call life who work regular...
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Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentence Reform is Long Past Due
Prison reform is a never-ending conversation. Everything from the length of sentences whether minimum or maximum to the debate over the death penalty and prisoner rights are continuously in the news,...
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Dysfunctional Family Dynamics and Your Child’s Health Battle
Anaphylaxis is a condition can be fatal. Treating it as quickly as possible is the key to keeping people alive. 6 million children in the United States live with food allergies and sometimes with food...
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Can We Teach Kids About Environmental Sustainability and Not Bore Them?
Have you ever been in a classroom with 5 year olds? They are curious, open to new ideas and full of energy. If you tell them the sky turns maroon when you flap your arms up and down, most of them will...
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This is Why Methods for Counting the Unemployed Needs an Update
Every time I see the news report about the number of jobless people I cringe. There are reports that the unemployment rate has gone up and then it has gone down again. Our politicians claim they’ve...
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The Real Secret Behind High Pharmaceutical Costs in America
As healthcare costs increase at skyrocketing rates, more and more people are seeking to find out why. A documentary on youtube called Drug$ The Price We Pay gives a deep dive look into what is...
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Sexual Assault is Real but What About the Falsely Accused?
The words “sexual assault” are no laughing matter. They aren’t to be taken lightly. The act itself ruins lives. It causes trauma to the victim and the perpetrator can have their entire life impacted...
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Before Your Write That Student Up Think About Their Future
Several years ago I went through a divorce. My usually mild-mannered son was angry. He didn’t understand what was happening. In addition to that, as much as I love and respect teachers, he was in a...
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Reporters Are People Too: Advocating for Freedom of the Press
Freedom of the press is protected by the first amendment, or at least it is supposed to be. Today’s press is under fire. Constantly called fake news, outlets all across the world are questioned when...
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Setting Boundries: Advocating for Yourself
There’s an old cliche’ if you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will. It’s a sad reality when we analyze the statement. Does that mean no one cares about us? Does that mean that we will wither...
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5 Tips on Being a BIPOC Ally Not a Savior
There is a lot of buzz around diversity, equity and inclusion these days. After the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more in 2020 the world had to stop and pay attention. Much of that stopping...
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Therapy for Black Men: The Movement, the Allies, the Impact
Therapy….. the word that makes a lot of people become uncomfortable is now a trendy buzz word among younger generations. As a professional dedicated to the betterment of emotional wellness and...
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