I have been a community organizer for 20 years, for more than half of that in my local neighborhood. Street organizing they call it. Working at that level you see things, some miraculous, some disturbing. I have seen neighborhood leaders take leaps of faith, engage in acts of courage that would humble the most cynical. I have also seen things that shook me. That made me angry or frightened or...
Republicans failed to freeze student loan interest rates this past Tuesday in the Senate, pushing college access and affordability out of reach for many low-income students. In recent months we heard news that the national student debt had surpassed $1 trillion, leaving some students to wonder if a college education is even worth it. However, growing up we are taught that the ticket to the middle...
I come from a large extended family that steps up when one of us needs help. When my grandmother had a stroke and my great aunt began losing her sight, my relatives and I pitched in, taking care of our loved ones at home. My family has made many sacrifices to see that each of our loved ones have the quality of care they deserve and we are fortunate to have that ability, because not many...
