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What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? Having it all means I’ve found contentment. That word sounds small until you’ve spent years chasing something else. For me it’s straightforward: my basic needs are covered, my mind is not working against me, and I can make decisions that actually move my life […]

That kind of life is a free life, one where your dignity is respected and your rights are not treated like privileges. It means living without the weight of regret and resentment, under a justice system that is fair, a voting system that is honest, and a society that does not twist the rules against […]

The ideal life is one characterized by freedom, dignity, and respect for rights. It encompasses a fair justice system, an honest voting process, and societal acceptance that values hard work and personal choices. Such a life fosters opportunities, family stability, and the freedom to express faith and love openly.

Fighting for Our Democracy and Rule of Law Normalize is the polite word for surrender. It is what we say when we do not want to say capitulation. The corruption does not normalize itself. We do, by getting tired, by looking away, by deciding the news has been bad for so long that bad must […]

I wash my hands so often they’re considering filing for overtime, and I carry a face mask everywhere—perfect for covering my nose and my phone when I’m packed into public transportation, waiting in a clinic, or wandering the aisles of a grocery store. Go deeper: Read our complete guide — Personal Voice & Writing Practice: […]