People have been free-king-out about Jeff Bezos’ purchase of The Washington Post. In part, I get it. New media is scary. It’s especially scary when it appears to threaten to replace old media. When newspapers have long been the guardians of democracy, it’s not hard to freak out a little when it appears they are going away, sucked into the virtual world of pay-per-click media responsible for such journalistic gems as “The 18 Greatest Dog Smiles Ever sponsored by DENTASTIX®”
Counting women: Of course Barb Byrum was asked about her kids, because *ugh*
Especially now, when female legislators are at a 20-year low in Michigan, and some of those women have been banned from the House floor for speaking out on women’s issues, now is not the time to let this go.
Acknowledging Your Impact: Making a difference in yoga pants
It’s not that I’m trying to say I’m super important, because I’m absolutely not. But it is important for every one of us to identify the difference we make every day. It doesn’t just make us feel good; it helps us realize where to put forth our greatest efforts so we can do more good; it directs our sails.
Natalie Burg 