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Kids and Politics

What My Kids Have Taught Me About Homophobia

Cheryl Dumesnil | Posted 05.15.2013 | Gay Voices
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Cheryl Dumesnil

So as my family progresses across the choppy emotional sea of social change, though I still face resistance every time I meet up with pain, instead of ignoring the hurt, I'm trying to make space for it.

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Republicans Are Not Bird Killers

Mara Menachem | Posted 10.10.2012 | Politics
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Mara Menachem

It has been said your own children teach you the greatest lessons. I agree. My sons teach me something new daily. In fact, my son Neal attempted to...

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What We Can Teach Our Kids About the Conventions

Meryl Ain, Ed.D. | Posted 11.05.2012 | Politics
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Meryl Ain, Ed.D.

I fell in love with politics as a kid when I first heard the soaring cadence of John F. Kennedy's acceptance speech when he was nominated for President in 1960. I became a political junkie right then and there.

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Meet 'Kid President'

Posted 07.23.2012 | Parents
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We've seen President Obama dance -- but mostly just on special occasions. What if the president danced at the end of every official address? That's...

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Barack Obama and My Kids

Julie Menin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Julie Menin

Without first acquiring a track record of reaching across the aisle, one of the greatest opportunities to create a modern "New Deal" to help Americans across the country will be lost.

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John McCain is America's Crazy Uncle

Pete Cenedella | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Pete Cenedella

Most American families have a funny old uncle. Someone who is amusing and affable from a distance, but with whom you never ever talk politics, especia...

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