28
Aug
If it was really about safety…
I am writing this one day after someone with hate in their heart and a gun in their hands killed
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19
Aug
After the viral moment fades
The trauma continues
5 min read
07
Jul
A Medicaid Story
As we have learned the hard way, a lot of people in this country have an incredibly narrow view of
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29
Jun
Abuse should get you arrested, not elected
Abusing your partner should be disqualifying for an elected position. Sexual harassment should be disqualifying for an elected position. Full
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16
Jun
Two Parades, Two Visions for the U.S.
If you are a GenX-er like me you may be very familiar with the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book series.
4 min read
04
Jun
What cost, all this fear?
Fear does not make us safe.
On the last day of May, a group of high school students were on
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07
May
Roll Tide? No, Roll Trump
It’s graduation season. A time for words of inspiration offered to newly minted graduates about to embark on the
5 min read
05
May
Roll Tide? Nope, Roll Trump
It’s graduation season. A time for words of inspiration offered to newly minted graduates about to embark on the
5 min read
21
Apr
Coming soon
This is Dot Connecting, a brand new site by Ruth Zakarin that's just getting started. Things will be
15
Apr
The Discomfort of Passover 2025
This was the first time I have hosted a Seder since my dad died on Thanksgiving of 2023. Last year
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