Even in our democracy, what we have won for women remains fragile and vulnerable. Let us rededicate ourselves on this Mothers' day to reclaiming the rights that have been taken from us.
Even in our democracy, what we have won for women remains fragile and vulnerable. Let us rededicate ourselves on this Mothers' day to reclaiming the rights that have been taken from us.
Well said! I am reclaiming the rights attempted to be taken away from us for both me and my daughter. I did not want kids so as to focus on my careers. The Universe had other plans. In 2011, a mentor of mine who spearheaded Covenant House, shelters for homeless teens in the East Coast, introduced me to a teen who had ended up at one of the shelters. Long story short we adopted her. She just received her third masters and is happily living in Greece with her husband. Mothers' Day is my new favorite holiday....
Yes, Happy Mothers' Day to all the mothers who "have been able to teach (their children) of charity, mercy, and parience." (Howe)
Mothers who have tried to show by example that being compassionate, honest, respectful, and tolerant of others is the right way to live and interact with people.
I wonder about all those mothers who are Trump worshippers. Aren't they showing their children, by admiring Trump's behavior, that they condone his crazy rants and illegal actions? Is this the kind of behavior they want their children to exemplify? Is Trump's promise to be a dictator and demolish democracy the kind of lawlessness they want for their children's future?
It bothers me so much to see young children standing behind Trump at his rallies, waving their MAGA caps, clapping, and laughing as he curses, calls people names, makes fun of those who disagree with him, and lies about everything dishonest he's done.
These mothers are teaching their children that it's good to admire an unethical, dishonest, and unhinged man who thinks that these traits are what make a "great" president.
There's not ONE great thing about Donald Trump and mothers are misguided in holding him up as an example for their children to emulate.
We are in a lot of trouble when these children who love Trump grow up to "be like him."
That's true, but usually young children are influenced by their parents' views and beliefs.
I'm talking about really young children who probably wouldn't understand who Trump tries to be if not for hearing and seeing someone close to them continuously spout off how great Trump will be for the country.
Well I'm preparing to address those young children by writing a children's book about why not to lie. But for it truly to have a dramatic effect trump has to first go to prison....
I had some awareness of Julia Ward Howe, but not the story HCR tells of her. It belongs in every US history survey textbook. I think that the impulse of some people to try to lord it over others in the source of the preponderance of our species' preventable suffering. It has been paired with an impulse to do otherwise throughout history, but here we again in the midst of struggle.
"Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience." It is ironic that, so far as I can tell, most children are instructed to be kind and decent citizens, yet we accept so much that violates that training in adults. Trump should be everything we would NOT was to see our child become.
Let's all commit that every woman as well as as every man who subscribes to this substack will work at least some time every week until Nov5 contacting family and friends to get assurances that every possible Biden voter is (or will be) registered to vote and pledges to do so! Everyone "on deck" doing their part every week? Not too much to ask, is it? And while you are at it, please go to www.TurnUp.US to see what a brilliant group of Harvard students are doing allready to register high school seniors and Community College students all across the country ONLY IN 78 COMPETITIVE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AND 16 COMPETITIVE SENATE ELECTIONS? They are working in a nonpartisan tax deductible C3 organization each day and night to turnout as many younger voters as possible in order to protect reproductive rights, enact strong gun safety rules, and fight climate change! Please help them out and contribute generously to the most effective young voter movement in the entire country! Thank you.
Thank you, as always, Ira, for reminding us of what the Harvard students are doing. In case you're interested, I'm part of a group that is offering a virtual meeting that we're calling the UnConvention to examine ways in which we can make MA more lower case "d" democratic. We've got some exciting breakout sessions planned, so please think about joining us. Check out:
This is 100% accurate. Research pretty clear that when women are at the negotiating table, peace agreements more easy to reach and are more durable. Please see my Substack with Scilla Elworthy How Women leaders Stop Wars
Even in our democracy, what we have won for women remains fragile and vulnerable. Let us rededicate ourselves on this Mothers' day to reclaiming the rights that have been taken from us.
Well said! I am reclaiming the rights attempted to be taken away from us for both me and my daughter. I did not want kids so as to focus on my careers. The Universe had other plans. In 2011, a mentor of mine who spearheaded Covenant House, shelters for homeless teens in the East Coast, introduced me to a teen who had ended up at one of the shelters. Long story short we adopted her. She just received her third masters and is happily living in Greece with her husband. Mothers' Day is my new favorite holiday....
What a mitzvah! Happy Mothers' Day to you and to all who have loved, mentored, fostered, taught, and cared for others!
Yes, Happy Mothers' Day to all the mothers who "have been able to teach (their children) of charity, mercy, and parience." (Howe)
Mothers who have tried to show by example that being compassionate, honest, respectful, and tolerant of others is the right way to live and interact with people.
I wonder about all those mothers who are Trump worshippers. Aren't they showing their children, by admiring Trump's behavior, that they condone his crazy rants and illegal actions? Is this the kind of behavior they want their children to exemplify? Is Trump's promise to be a dictator and demolish democracy the kind of lawlessness they want for their children's future?
It bothers me so much to see young children standing behind Trump at his rallies, waving their MAGA caps, clapping, and laughing as he curses, calls people names, makes fun of those who disagree with him, and lies about everything dishonest he's done.
These mothers are teaching their children that it's good to admire an unethical, dishonest, and unhinged man who thinks that these traits are what make a "great" president.
There's not ONE great thing about Donald Trump and mothers are misguided in holding him up as an example for their children to emulate.
We are in a lot of trouble when these children who love Trump grow up to "be like him."
But what about those mothers who despise who trump is and yet their child loves him. That's whom I'm truly sorry for....
That's true, but usually young children are influenced by their parents' views and beliefs.
I'm talking about really young children who probably wouldn't understand who Trump tries to be if not for hearing and seeing someone close to them continuously spout off how great Trump will be for the country.
Well I'm preparing to address those young children by writing a children's book about why not to lie. But for it truly to have a dramatic effect trump has to first go to prison....
While I see your point, I also feel for those mothers whose children abandon her for an ЁЯНКЁЯТй
THANK YOU!
Sophia: Bless you. Bless you!
I had some awareness of Julia Ward Howe, but not the story HCR tells of her. It belongs in every US history survey textbook. I think that the impulse of some people to try to lord it over others in the source of the preponderance of our species' preventable suffering. It has been paired with an impulse to do otherwise throughout history, but here we again in the midst of struggle.
"Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience." It is ironic that, so far as I can tell, most children are instructed to be kind and decent citizens, yet we accept so much that violates that training in adults. Trump should be everything we would NOT was to see our child become.
"We share the same biology
Regardless of ideology
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russians love their children too" - Sting
Let's all commit that every woman as well as as every man who subscribes to this substack will work at least some time every week until Nov5 contacting family and friends to get assurances that every possible Biden voter is (or will be) registered to vote and pledges to do so! Everyone "on deck" doing their part every week? Not too much to ask, is it? And while you are at it, please go to www.TurnUp.US to see what a brilliant group of Harvard students are doing allready to register high school seniors and Community College students all across the country ONLY IN 78 COMPETITIVE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AND 16 COMPETITIVE SENATE ELECTIONS? They are working in a nonpartisan tax deductible C3 organization each day and night to turnout as many younger voters as possible in order to protect reproductive rights, enact strong gun safety rules, and fight climate change! Please help them out and contribute generously to the most effective young voter movement in the entire country! Thank you.
Thank you, as always, Ira, for reminding us of what the Harvard students are doing. In case you're interested, I'm part of a group that is offering a virtual meeting that we're calling the UnConvention to examine ways in which we can make MA more lower case "d" democratic. We've got some exciting breakout sessions planned, so please think about joining us. Check out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U2SDTsQ18YffywYZt0yWoMJi0r2VRfs6f3UBmNbFJsY/edit
Thanks for the invite; IтАЩll check it out as we need everyone on board in different ways
First of all, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY everyone.
Did you ever notice that there is less violence in the world now that women have become leaders in society and all levels of government?
This is 100% accurate. Research pretty clear that when women are at the negotiating table, peace agreements more easy to reach and are more durable. Please see my Substack with Scilla Elworthy How Women leaders Stop Wars
I will check it out. Thanks Susan.