By: Anise Smith If you would have asked me a few years ago if I would ever be heavily involved with politics in any form I would have laughed as if I were watching Def Comedy Jam. I was JUST NOT involved with politics in any form, I didn’t know who candidates were nor did […]



Do Women Really Want It All?
By: Amanda Fox Over the last several months, there has been considerable discussion regarding what a modern woman is and whether or not she can have it all. If that was the extent of the discussion, it wouldn’t be much to listen in on. What makes it interesting is when the conversation begins to ask […]

The Legend of Betsy Bell and the Bell Witch Haunting
By: Carrie Eckles The Bell Witch has been synonymous with American folklore for almost two centuries. The entity tormented the Bell family of Robertson County, Tennessee from 1817 until 1821; the story is remarkable in that the phenomenon was witnessed firsthand by not only the family, but the local residents, and even famous historical figures […]

Speak Up and Vote for Women’s Rights
By: Tracy Madlener I am absolutely speechless at how many women I have talked to that brush off or ignore the importance of the upcoming election. I refuse to believe that there are women who don’t support women. When I hear other women say that the economy and jobs is what’s most important to them, […]

Richard Mourdock, Abortion And Rape – Oh My!
By: Amanda Fox Richard Mourdock, Indiana senatorial candidate, has created quite a storm of controversy with his statements concerning – wait for it – rape and abortion. By now, many have read or heard about his statement in which he described the children of rape as a gift from God. Context is everything when you […]

You Want A Strong Economy? Strong Women Will Deliver It! (If You Let Them)
By: Amanda Fox “House Republicans have voted repeatedly for legislation that would be harmful to women’s health and women’s rights. I have worked for decades to promote equality for women, but the bipartisan support for women’s programs that used to exist in Congress has been shattered by tea party extremism. The Republican-controlled House has become […]

It’s Only a Political Party When Family Isn’t Involved
By: Tracy Madlener With the upcoming election right around the corner, I’m on the phone more than usual with my long distant mom to keep her current with what’s going on… and I like to hear about other family members and how they’re doing. Okay, that’s mostly true, but really, I like to hear if […]

