This video is from March 9, 2021, when I peaceably testified against the so-called “Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act” in the Arkansas legislature. This bill would make it impossible for trans people under the age of 18 to receive any kind...
Bold and unapologetically honest, Pam Keith is a refreshing political voice you need to follow right now. She smoothly articulates the most rocky and controversial topics of our time. It is no surprise that this attorney with 25 years of experience and U.S. military...
The Holmes case and VA Ratings for Migraines. In the Holmes decision, the Veterans Court built upon its prior decisions, and provided guidance for VA raters, the BVA, and veterans who are trying to establish the proper VA ratings for migraines. We know, from the...
When you think about it, all veterans share one thing in common – and only one thing. We served. In the past. Past tense. The idea of the citizen soldier is older than our country. In peacetime, we are citizens. In wartime, we are called to serve. After our...
Single mothers! The poem “The Hill We Climb” recited by Amanda Gorman during the Inauguration on January 20th, 2021 was also written for you. It was created and articulated by a brilliant young Black woman with her eye on the President’s office. The poet’s dynamic...
As we approach Black History Month and Women’s History Month, I am presented with an opportunity to write about a Black woman. So, I chose me! I am an Afro-Latina who also identifies as Black. On my census bureau application last year, I checked off Black, Hispanic...