How many times lately have you heard political pundits and others say something like, this is the most important presidential election of our lifetimes? I suppose we hear something similar every election cycle and yet… Is this one different? I would say, yes. What about you? I don’t pretend to be a historian, so I’m …
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You’ve likely heard it said, as have I, that it’s not enough to proclaim to be anti-racist, you have to DO stuff that supports such a proclamation. Otherwise, it’s rather meaningless to make any proclamation at all. You know, that whole actions speak louder than words thing. You have to speak up. You have to …
What does the American public really know about cancer? According to the second annual National Cancer Opinion Survey, maybe not as much as we all might think. The survey was commissioned by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It was conducted by The Harris Poll this past summer, and the results may or may …
After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the tweets and Facebook posts started flying. Lots of thoughts and prayers were offered. Mere days later, some of those kids who survived that horrific event, were on TV talking about how thoughts and prayers are no longer enough. They never were.
When you clicked to read this post, based on the title, what did you assume it would be about? Did the title make you want to read it, or not so much? Do people make too many assumptions about you on a regular basis? Do you make too many assumptions about others or situations you’re …