Our nation is faced with historically urgent problems, yet our political discourse is focused on lunacy. We must negotiate two wars, economic collapse of historic proportions, a dwindling middle class, working poor on the edge of oblivion, entitlement systems that must be reformed lest they completely crush our system (or become unavailable to those in [...]
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Dear Honey: Letters to the Wives of Senators
Comprehensive Reproductive Healthcare for Women It just so happens that Honey Alexander, wife of Senator Lamar Alexander, was the first name on my list. As I read her bio, I couldn’t help thinking that we would probably agree on many issues, especially those impacting children. This letter asks wives of senators to prevail upon their [...]
Selecting The Same Sex
Posted with permission from On The Issues Magazine There is one place where the definition of gender remains binary – in the womb. When it comes to sonograms, amniocentesis and standard pre-natal testing, there are no nuances. Here, the pronouncement, “It’s a girl,” can translate into fierce and instant parental rejection. The fact is that [...]
The Cost of Caregiving: Warm Fuzzy Feelings Don’t Pay the Mortgage
I’ll never forget the day I found out that one of my best friends from high school was pregnant with her second child—and she came to me mid-anxiety-attack because she realized that taking time off work to care for the baby might very well lead to her financial ruin. We were 24, and she had [...]
For me I wish strength, faith, patience, and occasionally a minute to myself
Teresa’s story originally appeared as part of The NFCA Story Project. Teresa lives in Martinsville, Indiana. My name is Teresa. I live next door to my mother, Patricia, who has Parkinsons. My very large family has left it to me to help and care for her for many years because I am "right there," and [...]
Are Alzheimer’s Caregivers the Forgotten?
Forty percent of Alzheimer’s caregivers end up suffering from depression. Do you want to see this happen to a loved one or friend? One issue that really frustrates me is the treatment of Alzheimer’s caregivers. Most Alzheimer’s caregivers hear people tell them how wonderful they are for taking care of their loved one. As a [...]
Blog Carnival: Women and Caregiving
Our blog carnival about women and caregiving is happening now. If you have a blog post going up, let us know in the comments or by email so we can add you to this list! Deborah Halpern, National Family Caregivers Association, Who Are Family Caregivers?, 6-26-09 We are mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, grand daughters [...]
Dr. George Tiller: A Life Lived on the Line
George Tiller was a friend, comrade and associate of mine for over a quarter of a century. I would share time and ideas with him at conferences, refer patients for his services and exchange holiday gifts with his staff. He, like so many abortion providers, was a person of courage, integrity and commitment to women’s [...]
Women Who Tech Telesummit and No Fem2.0 Twittercast on Mother’s Day
We are soooo excited to be a part of the Women Who Tech Telesummit (via phone and web) coming up on May 12th. Women just like you from around the world will be dialing in to sessions about, among other things: * Tools Galore In Online Communications * Women and Open Source * Breaking Through [...]
Equal Pay Day: We Need Your Voices
We pushed for Equal Pay on Tuesday, but we must not forget that the push has to continue. After checking out some of the articles published this week, we found the comments to be… less than supportive. See for yourself: Detroit Free Press, Pay Equity Day is a reminder for women to get fair [...]