"Patriotic Wednesday" "Remember the Ladies" In a famous letter to her husband, Abigail Adams pleaded for the Founding Fathers to “remember the ladies.” If they didn't, Abigail threatened a second revolution by the women. Sadly, so many of the women heroes of the Revolution have been forgotten. Here is one of my favorites. Mary Ludwig … Continue reading Mary Ludwig Hays “Molly Pitcher”: American Revolution War Hero
"Patriotic Wednesday" "Founding Mothers" We regularly honor the Founding Fathers, but what about the Founding Mothers? (One reason for this inexcusable neglect is that most histories are written by men.) Why isn’t there a “Mother of the Country” or “Mother of the Revolution?” What titles were given to Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams, and many … Continue reading The 4,000 Women Camp Followers of the Continental Army
"Poetic Wednesday" Rupi Kaur (1992-), born in India, is a Canadian poet. She became famous by performing her poetry on Instagram. Unnamed “i standon the sacrificesof a million women before methinkingwhat can i doto make this mountain tallerso the women after mecan see farther- legacy” Rupi Kaur Robert Kennedy: "Some believe there is nothing one … Continue reading “Unnamed,” a short poem about Women’s Legacy, by Rupi Kaur
"Defund the police" There is a tidal wave of negative publicity regarding police brutality and excessive force. Because of police misconduct, and criminal conduct, there is a growing movement to "defund the police. " Black Lives Matter has called for the "national defunding of police." "Defund" means to "withdraw funding from." Some activists want to completely … Continue reading Police Reform (2/10): “More Women Officers”
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