The Pulpit

Equal Pay Day…How about we women give back the day and politicians ensure our civil rights by working to get us that 23 cents on the dollar we’ve been missing?

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Well Go To War, Ms. Mitchell!

On Monday, March 19, 2012, The Idaho State Senate approved a measure (23-12) to require women who elect abortion to undergo mandatory ultrasounds within 24-hours of the procedure. The bill now moves to the House. Chuck Winder, the bill’s primary sponsor, had this to say as arguments were winding down and in response to criticism that the law makes no allowances for women who are pregnant due to incest or rape: Continue reading “Well Go To War, Ms. Mitchell!” »

Why a Woman’s Voice Matters

When I think of why a woman’s voice matters, I think of the women in my life whose voices did not. And I have been influenced by all of them.

The single most profound relationship I have held with a woman was with my mother. She was a beautiful, graceful, strong, mixed up mess of confusion. Continue reading “Why a Woman’s Voice Matters” »

Breaking News

It looks as if the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation is reversing its decision to block grants to Planned Parenthood. Continue reading “Breaking News” »

The Emperor Has No Clothes: The Trump Debate

So Donald Trump is set to moderate the December 27th debate for Republican candidates at an event co-sponsored by NewsMax. Continue reading “The Emperor Has No Clothes: The Trump Debate” »

Take that Obama!

Speaker Boehner Gets Tough in a 10-minute Phone Call and Releases a Readout of the Call, So that We all Know How Tough He Is Continue reading “Take that Obama!” »