Category: Mental Health

Kanye is correct that slavery is a choice

Kanye West prides himself on being what he claims is a "free thinker." Earlier this week, the rapper said, "When you hear about slavery for 400 years ... for 400 years? That sounds like a choice." Kanye's comment wasn't popular with the African American community. Blair L. M. Kelley, professor of history and African-American studies at … Continue reading Kanye is correct that slavery is a choice →

Mean-Spirited and Bullying Political Left

I was raised to support liberal values. This political doctrine believes protecting and enhancing the freedom of the individual is the central concern of politics, and generally, considers government to be necessary to ensure individuals are not harmed by others. A liberal seeks "safe spaces" that are open to all and inclusive of all. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Mean-Spirited and Bullying Political Left →

Tom Brokaw Ambushed and Then Perp Walked

As a union VP who defended women for over a decade, I can attest to the need to improve workplace behavior — by both men and women. The women I supported were courageous. They took tremendous risk to speak up when mistreated. They demonstrated faith and conviction to trust me to navigate a generally unfriendly … Continue reading Tom Brokaw Ambushed and Then Perp Walked →

Man Would Be Dead in the U.S.A.

Canada's Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale praised the "brave and professional" police response after Alek Minassian allegedly plowed a rental van into pedestrians in Toronto. Mike McCormack, president of the Toronto Police Association, said the officer was a "hero" and could have justified opening fire, "This officer looked at what was going on and determined he could … Continue reading Man Would Be Dead in the U.S.A. →

Corporate America Throws White Males Under the Bus

Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture North America, a large professional consulting firm, wants to accomplish what other executives at most major companies have been unable to do: Make sure men and women are represented equally in company ranks. Her goal is to create a 50% male-50% female workforce by 2025. As of last year, the firm's U.S. … Continue reading Corporate America Throws White Males Under the Bus →

The Brilliance of Sally Kohn

On April 10th, Sally Kohn submitted an article to Huffington Post titled, "Stop Hating Trump Voters." Ms. Kohn is a former contributor to Fox News and is considered a liberal political commentator. She also serves as a community organizer and CEO of the Movement Vision Lab, which is a grassroots think tank focusing on progressive ideas and … Continue reading The Brilliance of Sally Kohn →

Shot in the Back Seven Times

UPDATE: 4.4.18: I've listened to a number of Black protestors who talked about the "great guy" and "decent family man" Stephon Clark was. Nobody has explained why he was running through backyards. Was he breaking in homes? Faith Linthicum, a California nurse, was fired from her job after suggesting Stephon Clark deserved to be killed by … Continue reading Shot in the Back Seven Times →

The War Against Boys

Yesterday, I pointed out the gender bias in reports about teen suicide. These are tragic occurrences and represent collective failures of our society. No child, boy or girl, should suffer conditions that lead them to take their own life. Adults and leaders have an obligation to create a better world for all our children. I … Continue reading The War Against Boys →

Girls Commit Suicide. Who Cares About Boys?

Each day I read another article about the growing challenges for girls, teen females and women in America. In the August 4, 2017 edition of TIME Health, Rachel Lewis wrote, "The suicide rate among teen girls reached a 40-year high in 2015, according to new analysis from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention." Researchers … Continue reading Girls Commit Suicide. Who Cares About Boys? →