Monthly Archives: November 2014

I Want To Hear The President Speak

Posted on November 20, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

Tonight, the President of the United States will announce he’s taking executive action to change immigration policy because neither he nor our country can wait any longer for Congress to do something. Like their job. If you want to hear … Continue reading →

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The Cult of Mommy and The Cult of the Fetus

Posted on November 10, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

If I were in charge of lay-out for the New York Times, I would have printed these articles on facing pages: Our ‘Mommy’ Problem Motherhood. Is it a private relationship between a parent and child, or something that gives just about … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next: Advice from Simon Rosenberg

Posted on November 9, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

I’ve heard Simon Rosenberg speak twice now, and check in on his blog from time to time. Always weighty and thought-provoking. Trust me that I’m not giving anything away by excerpting the end of his post, which you should read … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Battleground Texas

Posted on November 6, 2014 by nonsequiteuse

As expected, everybody’s going after Battleground Texas. Republicans, for sure, trying to make us give up. The media, too, who walk the line between wanting to be impartial and objective, but also wanting to sound like experts with the inside track … Continue reading →

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