My fiancé, writer Joe Clark, is black. He is unequivocally the love of my life, and beyond that, just a really amazing life partner. We share many interests, work side-by-side every day (we are both professional writers),...
Those of us who have spent a lot of car time with children know that sometimes the conversations are....interesting. Comedian and actor Bryant Hannah (aka Moufpiece) had a fascinating exchange with his children one morning...
On Thursday, Hillary Clinton teamed up with Jimmy Kimmel to take a stab at the sexist jerks (and even some "well-meaning" supporters) who have picked her apart on her speaking style, her wardrobe, her hair, her smile,...
Some years ago, I was working with adjudicated youth and became interested in the psychology of criminals, particularly those who kill. In my quest for understanding, one of the books I read was written by Dr....
On Tuesday morning at 9:40 a.m. CST, 55-year-old Donald Ray Coleman walked into the garden center of the Walmart in Kaufman, Texas and -- without saying a word -- fired his gun, with multiple shots, at an...
Every day we get up thinking "how much crazier can the right wing get" -- then this kind of thing happens. People Magazine has reported that in February former half-term Alaska governor and failed vice...
My ex-husband didn't have third molars, also known as wisdom teeth. Dentists told him that this happens in about 35 percent of the population and that he was "evolution in process." I said it just...
I don't consider myself a particularly squeamish person. I'm a mom, after all. Not much I haven't seen! But as a teenage nurse's aide another lifetime ago, I passed out while watching a breast tumor...
Unlike many Democrats and Progressives, I'm proud of both of our candidates. We have two outstanding individuals who are fighting for the privilege of leading our country. I like them both, and feel that either...
Originally published at Poor as Folk and reprinted with permission.
Today’s 12 things are all things food assistance related:
1. 12,000 unemployed Arkansans will lose SNAP benefits since the state has reinstated work requirements. The cuts will...
In Thursday's GOP debate, the issue of marriage equality came up. It was hotly debated, of course, but Hillary Clinton had only this to add. And it's spectacular.
https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/705598496934633474
John Kasich's response on this issue is below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR1Tg4U65PA
He...
Just when you think racist rednecks can't get any more despicable, we find a news story like this.
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has reported that in East Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania, a black baby doll was seen...
This video has stirred up some controversy (of course). But what are your thoughts? Funny? Or just plain wrong.....?
A reviewer at Video Contest News said this:
A few of them are so inappropriate that they could...
Pres. Barack Obama has some pretty strong words about a Donald Trump presidency. In his mind, it doesn't -- and can't -- exist.
"I continue to believe that Mr Trump will not be president. And the...
This originally appeared at Juanita Jean's and has been reprinted on Liberal America with the permission of the author. If you love her as much as we do, give her a visit at her blog or...
Nothing is more revealing about the Iowa Caucus than these sad photos from campaign parties.
Former Florida governor and sagging presidential candidate Jeb Bush has taken on a new tactic for trying to increase his depressing poll numbers. He's following fashion advice.
The folks at Philbrick Photography promise "Distinctive, Dramatic, Perfect." And they ain't playin'. They go to extra lengths -- and heights -- to do memorable photos that are one of a kind treasures.
Owned by Jay...
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg never minds involving himself in the causes he cares about. Whether it's with his money, his voice, or his activism, the young billionaire is making an impact on the world in a...
This morning, I lit up my Facebook timeline and my conservative friends when I posted this simple and (I think) discussion-worthy question:
The responses and discussion is heated, and that's OK. But a lifelong friend (a guy...
