Four Tips For Having Controversial Conversations
A Red Thread Broken follower recently asked me for help relaying her opinion in an effective way during ongoing dialogue on a particular topic. I think that this is an […]
Tag Archives: Politics
The Trauma of Familial Separation
Around the U.S., people have been outraged by the Trump administration’s policy of separating children from their families when detained at the southern border. Our nation’s collective heart broke when […]
To Adoptees from “Shithole Countries” and Elsewhere
When I was young and I would get into arguments with my mom, I would oftentimes shout out, “You don’t love me!” Of course, I knew this wasn’t true. My mother […]
Why Ferguson Should Matter to Asian-Americans
Originally posted on TIME:
A peculiar Vine floated around social media Monday evening following the grand jury announcement in Ferguson, Mo. The short video shows an Asian-American shopkeeper standing in…
Open Oval Office Door to all Americans
When I was younger, I proudly declared I wanted to be the president of the United States someday. This lofty dream of mine was crushed when I learned that only natural […]
What the Path to Reduce Abortions Should be – Hint, It’s Not More Adoptions
An interesting article from a birthmother’s perspective on the adoption versus abortion debate. It’s so important to include them in the conversation, as well.
Deborra-lee Furness: Fight the global orphan crisis + Response
In a recent series of articles on international adoption by CNN News, Deborra-lee Furness (wife to the ultra hunky Hugh Jackman) wrote her opinions about the decline in international adoptions […]
Pakistani TV Show Gives Away Babies as Prizes + Reaction
Lately the Pakistani game show, Aman Ramazan, has been causing a huge controversy over their prizes. The show has been likened to the western show, The Price is Right, in […]
I Like Adoption + Response
I saw this video on Upworthy about a month ago. I typically like the progressive and politically motivated videos shared on that site. This video, titled “I Like Adoption,” was different. It is […]
