Legacy of the Prophet

Legacy of the Prophet

One cannot overstate the wickedness that is female genital mutilation, which is traditionally done in many Islamic countries. In fact 98% of Somali women are circumcised, a practice not all survive. Fartun Hassan Ahmed, the daughter of nomadic pastoralists, bled to...
Head. Exploding.

Head. Exploding.

I’m sorry, did we not just endure months of frenzied #MeToo posturing, saying that men were beasts, women were victims, the male gaze was toxic, women needed safe spaces at all times to navigate their lives in peace? Did that happen, or was it the equivalent of...
Toxic Stereotypes

Toxic Stereotypes

From the outset, in pondering authentic femininity, I always knew that stereotypes were toxic. When people latch onto one, it colours their ability to see past it, to consider essences which might contradict the shallow supposition. “Men are strong; women are...
Rethinking Bastille Day

Rethinking Bastille Day

Every year as I grew up in Annapolis, I saw the streets downtown barricaded off in mid-July for the Bastille Day celebrations. Obviously, French support was essential to the success of the American revolution, and within the Maryland State House stands the very room...
Just a few more days to register

Just a few more days to register

A virtual conference is available for those unable to be in San Antonio, details here. It’s been an odd summer thus far here in Connecticut, but I think the women of Texas will show me how it’s done — heat, that is! So looking forward to meeting my...