Fill the Pipeline
About Blimmin’ Time
A few months ago, a dear friend of mine in New Zealand phoned to give me some exciting news: her country had just made history as female lawmakers in Parliament became the majority for the first time. …
Steps Out of Homelessness
We often call the system of programs at Homeless No More “steps.” So it seemed especially fitting to share Mary’s story of the steps she’s taken on her journey out of homelessness. “Everything is about steps.” Mary said as she…
Saying No to Holiday Stress
Years ago, when I was a newspaper reporter working full-time and raising two young children as a single mother, I went to see my doctor. I was tired and achy, and couldn’t seem to shake my flu-like symptoms.
Early voting in SC is good for democracy
Throughout the country, it’s clear that election policy has become a contentious and divisive issue. But here in South Carolina, we know that we can accomplish anything if we work together. Earlier this year, my Republican and Democratic colleagues in…
Young Candidates Running in the 2022 Midterms Could Reshape US Politics
This op-ed argues that Gen Zers and millennials are bringing a new style of leadership to the halls of power. There are roughly 270 young candidates — all under 45 —…
Using Our Voice
I recently finished an engrossing historical novel called “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See, in which the author introduces her readers to nu shu, the phonetic, secret-code writing used for hundreds…
My Time to Serve Has Come
Nothing special has happened. More hours haven’t been magically added to my day. My father is still in a nursing home and I am still his primary point of contact. I still…
Special places and the people who manage them are examples of visionary leadership
I am just back from a bucket list family trip to Acadia National Park in Maine. We chose the dates and I booked the ocean-side campsite back in the spring. As gas prices climbed, we thought maybe this wasn’t the…
Truth-Telling Women
Have you noticed lately how many truth-tellers — commonly known as “whistleblowers” — in this country are women? A star example is Cassidy Hutchinson, the young former White House aide whose volcanic testimony in June riveted viewers watching the public…
Am I a Feminist in Name Only?
How a gendered society needs to change to become a better society. Recently, I came across a study showing that as women grow their careers, their household chores actually increase, I realized that this was playing…