If I hope to stay engaged, I need to nourish my political soul.
Posts on Politics
My Liberal Patriotism
My patriotism is about much more than the flag or the anthem.
Everybody is Everybody
In the Trump era, how do I reconcile the need to fight with the need to be civil?
Our Politics are Polarized…So What Do We Do Now?
That’s easy: support the civility movement!
Reflections on Life, Death, and Politics
What a year. Ron and I are now married…and my father has died.
We Can Heal Polarization by NOT Talking Politics
Avoiding tough topics can actually be healthy.
Others Saw a Good Parent; I Saw a Man With a Gun
My discomfort with guns made me miss a video’s message.
Strangers are Just Friends We Haven’t Met Yet
Most of us would grow to love each other, given enough time together.
Political Moderates are Being Left Out
They’re getting drowned out by the extremes.
One Small Comment Made Me See the Gulf Between Us
It’s jarring when we realize we’re not on the same page.