Married Women: If Griffin isn’t Bad Enough, now the US Congress is trying to Disenfranchise You

April 11, 2025

This week I wrote about the Griffin list, which seeks to throw out 65,000+ votes in the North Carolina Supreme Court race (click here and here to read those posts). Meanwhile, the US House of Representatives just passed a bill that could disenfranchise up to half of all US voters, with additional administrative requirements for … More Married Women: If Griffin isn’t Bad Enough, now the US Congress is trying to Disenfranchise You

NC Voters: Check the Griffin List to Make Sure your 2024 Vote is Counted

April 8, 2025

After the high from the Raleigh Hands Off rally this weekend had faded a bit, one of my friends asked, “Well, what do we do now?” I have some suggestions I will be offering in later posts. But right now, probably the most important thing North Carolina voters can do is to ensure that they … More NC Voters: Check the Griffin List to Make Sure your 2024 Vote is Counted

In Honor of National Poetry Month…and Community

April 1, 2025

I think poetry is WAY underrated in our society. In my literature classes, I always teach students that poetry can capture experiences that are hard to describe in our everyday language. So we always recognize this celebration in April. And I think it is even more appropriate this year. Because this TRULY is the world … More In Honor of National Poetry Month…and Community

If you have concerns about the US’s current policies, I hope you will join us for the Hands Off Protest next Saturday

March 29, 2025

My cat, Mica, can go anywhere she wants in our two-story home. But, OF COURSE, this afternoon she chose to plant herself on the poster board I plan to use for my first mass protest rally in…well, let’s not try to do the math. I am assuming she is adding her mellow cat energy to … More If you have concerns about the US’s current policies, I hope you will join us for the Hands Off Protest next Saturday

Celebrating Ramadan with Feasting and Philoxenia at the Divan Center

March 28, 2025

Last night I had a very special opportunity to celebrate the Islamic spiritual practice of Ramadan, even though I am not Muslim. Ramadan is one of the most sacred traditions in Islam. It commemorates the revelation of the Qur’an through a month in which Muslims shift their focus from their material world to their spiritual … More Celebrating Ramadan with Feasting and Philoxenia at the Divan Center