Category Archives: Reading
Trash or Treasure
This article Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash annoyed me. Reading Steeves, of Goodwill Northern New England’s ‘ simple tip” for anyone interested in donating items to a thrift store: “If you wouldn’t give it to your judgy … Continue reading
Mandates and Incentives
The large company I work for has offices throughout the United States. After Covid vaccines became available, a companywide email went out encouraging employees to send in pictures of our vaccination cards that would entitle us to a free gift … Continue reading
Pronouns
My firm asked all employees to add our pronouns to our email signatures to promote inclusivity. So, I did: “He/him/his.” I am in sales and send out hundreds of outreach emails every week. Today, a potential customer replied: “Not interested.” … Continue reading
Reproductive Rights
Re: “Abortion is a health care issue, not a legal one — allow pills by mail” [May 25, Opinion]: While certain states disingenuously argue about heartbeats at six weeks gestation, everyone should know that pregnancies are not viable outside the womb until … Continue reading
A moment for self-reflection
As it has been a year since the murder of George Floyd, and this new wave of activism has crashed over our society, it’s important to reflect on where this wave has carried us. How much has changed? White people, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 