Well, of course, it is. I recently began following a content creator who goes by Auntie Bev on Instagram (@beverlymahone). Although she is known for her educational videos to expand your vocabulary, she has devoted much of her content in February to sharing little-known facts about Black history. I’m enjoying it. One of her recentContinue reading “Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?”
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I’ve Been on a News Fast
I like to consider myself well-informed, but sometimes I feel overwhelmed and burdened by the news. Do you ever feel this way? On my commute to work, it’s normal for me to listen to NPR. Public radio is a great source of information, and I enjoy programs like Fresh Air and the BBC News. ButContinue reading “I’ve Been on a News Fast”
The Power of Empathy
Why healthcare providers need this superpower I woke up one morning, looking over toward the bathroom of my apartment. I took a glance at an object that wasn’t supposed to be there: a wheelchair. My overstudied brain suddenly recalled that on that day, I was supposed to be a paraplegic. The simple task of gettingContinue reading “The Power of Empathy”
The Biggest Losers
And why do they keep trying to change the rules? I felt a bit of relief after the midterm elections. The red tsunami the Republicans promised was more of a gentle lap of a manmade pond. What saved us from the big wave? The massive turnout of young voters. It’s estimated that nearly 30% ofContinue reading “The Biggest Losers”
Just breathe…
Did you hear that? More importantly, did you feel it? It’s the collective breath of relief as the huge dark cloud that has enveloped my country started to lift on Saturday. What were you doing when you heard that the 2020 election had been called for President Elect Biden and Vice President Elect Harris? IContinue reading “Just breathe…”
Anne the Vegan 