The American Saftey Bubble–How The Sandy Hook Shooting Can Awaken Us
Sandy Hook Shooting A week ago there was a horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary where first graders and kindergartners were brutally murdered. Little tiny, punchy, learning-their-words Kindergartners? There is no doubt the parents of the United States have...
Action: Give a Meaningful Gift this Christmas
Give a MeanÂingÂful Gift this Christmas This is a guest post by Melanie Johnston. Originally from Tennessee, a vegan into tennis and journalism, Melanie is now with the Air Force studying linguistics. She has a lot of dreams, but first on her checklist are to travel,...
Action: Crafting on Etsy for Charity
An Average Illinois Teen Became an Advocate Abby and I connected a month or two ago via twitter. I was drawn to her immediately because of her conviction that she can make a difference in our world. She is doing something artsy/crafty people can easily replicate,...
Action: Operation Christmas Child Box
A New Tradition Are you disappointed in your holiday experiences? Here are a few examples of why you might need to work on making a new tradition: You now a vegan who is unable to eat Thanksgiving turkey. You are a very boring person who wants to spice up their life...
Action: September Campaign For Charity: Water
This is a guest post by Namira, a law student who just returned from the The Hague, where she was interning at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Apparently, she cares a lot about those without clean water! You can follow her on twitter...
Sex Trafficking 101
A Sexy Cause On the 21st of each month, Steph at Encouraged in Heart has been writing a series on the injustice of Human Trafficking, or modern slavery, in support of a great organization, the A21 Campaign. As part of this, she has asked me to share with you on what...
Review: The Just Church
Recently a new book came out by the vice president of International Justice Mission. IJM, has been a fundamental leader in both the anti-slavery movement and other justice issues. Here are the book's details: The Just Church: Becoming a Risk-Taking, Justice-Seeking,...
Action: Stop Modern Slavery Walk
As advocates for justice, one of our fights is against modern slavery, also known as human trafficking. One action to take to support the end of slavery is the annual fundraising walk in Washington DC hosted by Stop Modern Slavery. This year the funds raised totaled...
Review: Nefarious, Merchant of Souls
Last week, the Loudoun Human Trafficking Task Force had the pleasure of hosting Nefarious: Merchant of Souls produced by the organization Exodus Cry. In a nutshell, it was excellent. Nefarious is a documentary on a specific type of modern slavery, sex...
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PopularSwamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights
Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...
Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids
PopularIdentity Crisis #3467 – My Messy Beautiful
The other day, my daughter was excitedly expressing her admiration of the teachers and helpers at her school. I usually resist the temptation to to ask my kids what they want to be when they grow up because at some point in my...
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PopularWhat to Do With that Blasted Holy Discontent (I used to be a radical)
I used to be a radical. I used to be a radical–until I wasn’t. After high school, I...
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Top RatedHow Politics Pushed Me To Only Buy Ethically Sourced Clothes
It might be hard to believe, but it has been two years since our last presidential election....
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Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking
Top RatedHow I Used to Fight Human Trafficking vs. How I Fight Human Trafficking Now
I used to fight human trafficking differently than I used to. Here's how I changed and why.
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LatestWe Can’t Escape Real Life While Changemaking
We can't escape real life while we are changemaking. The context matters. Let's be aware of these four elements as we create change.
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Poem for Changemakers
Why do Changemakers burnout? This poem for Changemakers was written to help them see their value.
Responding to Injustice With Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Do our responses to social issues reflect trauma responses? If so, how can we help ourselves to help others better?
We Can’t Escape Real Life While Changemaking
We can’t escape real life while we are changemaking. The context matters. Let’s be aware of these four elements as we create change.
Reducing Trauma’s Influence in Doing Good: Justice Daily – S2.E2.
How do we reduce trauma’s influence in our work of doing good? In this Justice Daily Interview with Michelle Stiffler, a trauma specialist, we learn about helping us endure beyond burnout and get real about Fight Flight, Fawn, Freeze
What is Happening With Migrants Near San Diego?
What is happening with migrants in San Diego? Are there really outdoor detention camps in Jucumba California for asylum seekers? Here’s what I saw.
Notes From Birmingham Jail & 60th Anniversary of the March
Honestly, I’ve never read more than clips of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s works, even though I’ve talked them up. A major world-changer, Dr. King is mostly known for his “I Have a Dream” speech...