Aziz Ansari and Why His Misconduct Matters

The #MeToo movement was just the first step in dealing with sexual violence. The incident involving comedian Aziz Ansari matters because the complexity highlights issues of power, consent and just how far we have to go.

Mother’s Day Gets It Wrong

Mother’s Day has turned into a commercial bonanza lauding the work of mothers. Instead of focusing on the chores mothers do, we need to emphasize the mothering experience and how it can bring about fundamental change.

Dear Dr. Hook: Brainwashed about Weddings

Question: Recently, writer Rosy Edwards pondered this dilemma. “I am a feminist. Basic common sense dictates that a woman should be paid the same as a man for doing the same job, and not be sexually assaulted on the tube. Yet I want a traditional wedding it all its antiquated, misogynistic glory. I am an independent, adult woman, yet I want my dad to give me away. I am self-employed and career-driven, yet I want to take my partner’s name. I want to wear white, though lord knows my purity is long gone. Why are these things so important to me? …

Earth Day: It’s Not Nice to Fool with Mother Nature

Since last year’s Earth Day, Mother Nature has really been in her element. She gave us an awesome solar eclipse in August but then slammed us with two hurricanes – Harvey and Maria – one which hurt south Texas and the other devastating Puerto Rico. Within the last year, our planet has suffered from heatwaves, droughts, and flooding. What are we to make of it all? People were pretty excited about the solar eclipse. Millions of Americans stood in awe over the majesty of a planetary event. That is as it should be. The Earth is our home and, although …

Five Lessons from Black Panther

While Black Panther is a fun movie, it also provides lessons relevant to real life. The fictional country of Wakanda has a lot to say about the foundations of leadership and righteousness. We would do well to listen and emulate.