politics + activism
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21 fabulous, famous women coloring pages celebrating some of our favorite American women
Read Essay →: 21 fabulous, famous women coloring pages celebrating some of our favorite American womenOne of the great ways to get our kids excited to learn about anything at all is through crafts and…
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This quick tip can make your donations go further for your favorite causes
Read Essay →: This quick tip can make your donations go further for your favorite causesOver the past few years, I’ve committed to my favorite charities and causes by changing my donations from end-of-year or…
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Gifts supporting Ukraine: 11 wonderful ideas with 100% of proceeds giving back to Ukrainian causes
Read Essay →: Gifts supporting Ukraine: 11 wonderful ideas with 100% of proceeds giving back to Ukrainian causesWith the chaos of the last week’s changes in how the United States will (not) support Ukraine, we decided to…
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7 wonderful children’s books about African-American pioneers your children may not know — yet
Read Essay →: 7 wonderful children’s books about African-American pioneers your children may not know — yetIt’s safe to say that during Black History Month in particular, our children are learning all about our nation’s great civil…
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These links help you register to vote or confirm your registration in 3 minutes or less
Read Essay →: These links help you register to vote or confirm your registration in 3 minutes or lessToday, September 17, 2024 is National Voter Registration Day, which is the time to ask yourself: Are you registered? Are…
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Support these organizations fighting unnecessary gun violence. Don’t lose hope.
Read Essay →: Support these organizations fighting unnecessary gun violence. Don’t lose hope.While this is not a political site per se, we have never shied away from sharing the causes, concerns and…
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What is Labor Day? This book, audiobook, and read-aloud video is a perfect way to explain. (With discount codes)
Read Essay →: What is Labor Day? This book, audiobook, and read-aloud video is a perfect way to explain. (With discount codes)I’m not sure how many kids asctually ask what is Labor Day? It’s become synonymous with the unofficial end of…
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This Future Voter baby onesie is easily the baby gift of 2024
Read Essay →: This Future Voter baby onesie is easily the baby gift of 2024Last week, we relaunched our massive Baby Shower Gift Guide, and there’s one that stands out to me as the…
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Help kids be the change they want to see in the world with these 7 terrific children’s books about activism
Read Essay →: Help kids be the change they want to see in the world with these 7 terrific children’s books about activismWe have written often about raising activist kids and what we can do to encourage them to get involved with…
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What do libraries do? You’re not going to believe this list. | National Library Week
Read Essay →: What do libraries do? You’re not going to believe this list. | National Library WeekSeveral years ago, we wrote a lengthy post explaining what libraries do, and advocating for their funding. Wth this being…