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Why Am I a Democrat? By Melissa Melcher-Hosni I could simply say the reason I am a Democrat is that I am a female US citizen living under an oppressive right-wing administration that has absolutely no respect for women in any way, shape, or form. That would be enough of an explanation, really. But I’ll...Read More

The Importance of Young People in Social Justice By Sachin Shiva When Betsy Ross joined the American revolution in 1776, she was just 24 years old. Alexander Hamilton was 21 years old. Marquis de Lafayette – 18 years old. From the American Revolution over 240 years ago to protests against gun violence today, social change...Read More

Thought and Prayers not enough – Trigger Warning #ENOUGH (April 9, 2018) By Sue Sitton Since the Parkland school shooting on Valentine’s Day, young people are speaking out and have started a movement to demand gun safety legislation.  They fearlessly challenge the NRA, which is more than many of our elected officials have done.  Our...Read More