All For One and One For...What, Exactly?

One thing we pride ourselves on as Americans is our "rugged individualism." We came, we saw, we conquered. (Never mind the consequences.) We work hard - maybe too hard. We can accomplish anything if we really go for it. After all, this is the land where dreams can come true, isn't it?

Or does it depend on who is dreaming those dreams?

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We're Not Just Your Punching Bag

It's that time again: another presidential campaign season is upon us. And, as is typical for these things, the candidates vying for their party's nomination to run will pull out all the stops to convince voters and party leadership that they've got what it takes....no matter who they have to hurt or offend in the process. And no matter how elastic the truth has to be.

Why am I writing about this on my parenting blog, you may ask?  Because, of course, the ultra-conservative candidates fighting to be the Republican nominee are once again trotting out their favorite proverbial punching bag: gay rights in America. Particularly gay marriage and gay parenting.

And I already loved Kenneth Cole for his awesome clothes and accessories.