Say Something Real The Evolving Threat to American Security By Michelle Bryant In marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th (9/11) attacks, Americans once again gathered to remember the lives lost and heroism displayed in the face of unprecedented tragedy. However, this year’s remembrance comes with a growing sense of unease. Grounded in facts […]
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A Dose of History
Say Something Real Florida Surgeon General Needs A History Lesson By Michelle Bryant I knew it was coming. The negative rhetoric surrounding vaccines has been building. Rolling across state legislatures, health agencies, and the U.S. Health and Human Services department, like a black cloud intended to obscure all daylight, the antivaxxers are gaining ground. Their […]
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The Costly Illusion of Quick Fixes
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When the Trump administration dispatched the National Guard into American cities under the banner of “fighting crime,” the move was hailed by some as a strong, decisive response to surging violence. The image of uniformed troops patrolling city streets may have reassured certain segments of the public, but history—and […]
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Race and Class: No Breaks, No Vacations
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant For nearly 20 years, I’ve made an annual summer trek to Martha’s Vineyard. Missing two years for work on political campaigns, it was great to return this year. I am often teased about the perceived “snooty” or bourgeois nature of vacationing on this island, located in Massachusetts, roughly 7 […]
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New School Year Means Shared Responsibility
Say Something Real The Critical Role of a Child’s Caregiver in their Success By Michelle Bryant Students across the state are stepping into a new school year, filled with hope and potential. However, for many families, the return to classrooms is a mixed bag. As caregivers, we want our children to succeed academically. We provide […]
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The Real Cost of Cutting HUD’s Budget and Limiting Section 8 Vouchers
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant As the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advances proposals to slash the agency’s budget, the future of America’s most vulnerable communities hangs in the balance. Central to this proposal is the introduction of time limits on Section 8 housing vouchers—a lifeline for millions who struggle to keep […]
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Sex, Scandal, and the Politics of Obsession
Say Something Real The Case of Epstein, Trump, and American Double Standards By Michelle Bryant Sexual scandals have long been a part of American politics, shaping public perception and influencing the fate of powerful figures. In recent years, the juncture of sex, power, and politics has reached new heights, as exemplified by the ongoing public […]
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Federal Claw Backs: Often Disproportionate but Legal
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant When I couldn’t afford cable, I had NPR and PBS. When I wanted a balanced perspective on national and world news, I relied on NPR. When I wanted to learn about an array of topics, cultures, and people, I tuned in to these outlets. Never thinking liberal, conservative, or […]
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Hurricane Katrina: Change is Slow, Until it Isn’t
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Katrina is 20 years old…let that sink in for a minute. Excuse my intimacy and lack of including the word Hurricane in front of her name, but she honestly feels like an old friend. I cut my teeth in the Wisconsin State Legislature working with the initial group of […]
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No One Should Ever Accuse Trump of Acting Like a Daddy
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly called Trump “daddy” during and since the organization’s recent summit in The Hague. Most Republicans, at every level of government, certainly act like Trump is their father. Afraid to speak up, talk back, or challenge the U.S. President, many GOP men come […]
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