“How dare you,” Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old from Sweden scolded the esteemed, erudite generations her senior who assembled for the United Nations Climate Action Summit earlier this week. Why is it always young people who spearhead protests for social change? Is it that they have more to lose than the oldest generation who will likely not be around to see the ramifications of inaction?
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As I go from city to city from week to week spreading the good news about inclusion, I am so often gratified by the goodness of everyday people. In a world where 90% of the news is negative, disheartening, and often tragic, it is important to stop sometimes to reflect on those small acts of civility, generosity, and compassion that warm our hearts and lift our spirits.
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As I think about the questions that Leigh Morrison posed in the introduction to this series, I admit that I was not particularly eager to reflect on so many painful memories of how internalized oppression has manifested for me. However, in service of the work and helping others to acknowledge and address the pain, I offer a glimpse into my own life in answer to her questions.
Read MoreAs we enter yet another political season where we continue to witness alarming polarization and seemingly no unifying themes, it is disheartening to see the United States disintegrate further into “us and them” rhetoric. Liberal Democrats are accused of being too focused on “identity politics” while neglecting themes that would appeal to everyone, in particular, working-class whites. So, what is identity politics anyway?
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I am frustrated that we continue to need new legislation to mandate pay equality for women. It seems like an easy fix to me. We do, however, have a long history in the US of legislative attempts dating back to World War II.
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