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The People Around Us: Building Power Through Care and Connection
In a world shaped by the few, it’s the values of the many that matter. Let’s talk about what truly connects us—and why it’s time to be seen.
 • Michelle Lasley
Stop Hating on Women
End Violence Against Women
 • Michelle Lasley
In Defense of Chappell Roan: Parenting Is Hard, and My Body Is Still My Choice
Parenting is hard. Informed choice matters. Let’s talk about what Chappell Roan actually said.
 • Michelle Lasley
Beyond Stitch and Bitch: Why Conversations Alone Won't Save Lives
Conversations without action aren’t enough. In a world on the brink, we need more than words. Let's not be complacent. Lives are at stake, and it's time…
 • Michelle Lasley
Let’s Dream Bigger: What Kind of World Do You Want to Live In?
What does freedom, safety, and justice look like to you?
 • Michelle Lasley
How mad are you?
are you mad enough to slow down and get organized?
 • Michelle Lasley
No One Source Will Save You: A Guide to Smarter News Consumption
Feeling overwhelmed by the news? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about how to build a smarter, more balanced way to stay informed.
 • Michelle Lasley
Politics Isn’t a Debate Topic. It’s Survival.
Ignoring politics doesn’t make it disappear—it makes injustice louder. Let’s have the conversation we’ve been avoiding.
 • Michelle Lasley
The Tension of Free Speech
Do you remember Andrew Sheppard’s line, “America isn't easy. America is advanced citizenship…”?
 • Michelle Lasley
Holistic Care for Bodies — and Maybe Everything Else
A story about ribs, healing, and the power of prevention.
 • Michelle Lasley
From Sparta to MAGA: How Fascists Weaponize Motherhood
This $5,000 “baby bonus” is just the latest in a long line of coercive, authoritarian tactics.
 • Michelle Lasley
Reconnecting: When the Hustle Stops and the Silence Speaks
A brief detour into illness, stillness, and the lessons they left behind.
 • Michelle Lasley
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