“What do you think of Betsy DeVos?” I get this question a lot. Family members and longtime friends know me as a left-wing activist with over 30 years of experience advocating for everything from women’s reproductive rights to environmental causes to gun control. I’m a card-carrying member of the ACLU.[Read More…]
Tag: Catherine Durkin Robinson
Commentary: Free public schools won’t ever work for all children
Editor’s note: This opinion piece, written by the executive director of the Florida Parent Network, appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat March 27. Imagine grocery shopping with your friend. She lives near a safe and convenient store with a wide variety of options that meet the nutritional needs of your family.[Read More…]
Commentary: Widen the circle, broaden the conversation
Recently, I was invited to a local coffee and conversation-type event in Florida between my former state representative and former neighbors who are predominantly white progressive women. Then I was invited to a conversation at a late-night dinner event in New Jersey with five conservative white men. Both discussions were[Read More…]