Reproductive Rights: We must reframe the issue Abortion should not be the primary issue in a debate concerning th “The debate should not be about the ability to end a pregnancy. The debate should be razor focused on the right to privacy in making reproductive choices. Abortion is a small part of a much larger picture of personal autonomy and decisions based on medical need.” C.Dianne Phillips, 11/11/2011
Women’s Issues
The Violence of Rape and the War on the Dignity of the Human Person
I am reminded of this as we endure the misogyny and sexism of 2017. If you don't respect women, how can you respect life? If you don't respect those living in poverty, how can you respect life? If only the life of the unborn, the white, Christian male, and the rich are valued, then how … Continue reading The Violence of Rape and the War on the Dignity of the Human Person
Legislating Morality Will Not Stop Abortions..
Legislating Morality Will Not Stop Abortions.. I am Catholic, I do not promote abortion. I believe that every conception should be given the chance for life. Every life is sacred, lovingly made by God. I respect the dignity and life of all human persons from conception to grave. BUT, not everyone is Catholic. Not all … Continue reading Legislating Morality Will Not Stop Abortions..
How much do I love America and my fellow human person?
How much do I love America and my fellow human person? I will not be shamed into silence. This election is not like any other election. I can be a positive force and make a positive difference in t… Source: How much do I love America and my fellow human person?
“It is time for us to come together…” Not so fast! – 2016 Election
“Just shut up and get over it? Don’t be a sore loser? Give the guy a chance? Stop being so negative? We must all unite now. Grow up. Let’s hit the reset button. We must all work together now.” WHAT?!!! Do we live in the same reality? Waking to a nightmare: I woke up the … Continue reading “It is time for us to come together…” Not so fast! – 2016 Election
OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message”
OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message” C. Dianne Phillips, Sciencegranny, July 7th, 2015 I wrote a response to an Al Jazeera article published earlier this week, associating domestic terrorism and the pro-life movement in America. The article Anti-Abortion Extremists Are Domestic Terrorists, discussed how the radicalized few, who have … Continue reading OpEd: “Anti-Abortion Extremism: The Effects of the Radicalization of the Pro-Life Message”
True Feminism – Sciencegranny
"I am not a gender. I am a person with dignity. All I ask is to be treated with the same dignity and respect as any other person, regardless of race, gender, religion or socioeconomic status. I am a PERSON with unlimited potential." Sciencegranny I was asked recently to define "Feminism." As a single mother, … Continue reading True Feminism – Sciencegranny
The Poverty Trap of Federal Student Loans – “Sciencegranny’s personal experience.”
Almost 60, working as a professor at a local 2Y Community College: First Contact and Hope? While driving to work at the two-year community college where I teach, I received a phone call from a very sweet-sounding young lady who said she worked with a company which was designed to help people find forgiveness for … Continue reading The Poverty Trap of Federal Student Loans – “Sciencegranny’s personal experience.”
Women are not the only victims of socialization
"Young men of today seem to be more comfortable with stronger women and in fact seem attracted to intelligent, self assured females."
A Single Mother’s Apology
As a single mother, I struggled to provide for my children. I did without so that they could have what they needed and sometimes we all did not get what we needed. This was written after several weeks of reflection. My children are all grown and I still love them dearly. I am … Continue reading A Single Mother’s Apology
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