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5 Horrible Facts About The Notoriously Racist Sheriff Pardoned By Trump

Trump Just Pardoned Notorious Racist Sheriff Joe Arpaio

5 Horrible Facts About The Notoriously Racist Sheriff Pardoned By Trump

Posted on August 26, 2017September 3, 2017 by MotherWise

In a move which firmly cements his reputation as a white supremacist, Donald Trump has pardoned controversial ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio of his criminal contempt charges. Joe Arpaio was sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, from 1993 to 2016. His time in that...Read More

Blake Lively, Amy Schumer: You Shared My Words. Here's What You Need To Do Next

Blake Lively, Amy Schumer: You Reposted My Words. Here’s What You Need To Do Next

Posted on August 25, 2017August 26, 2017 by MotherWise

Hello, Amy Schumer! What's up, Blake Lively! It was brought to my attention that both of you reposted something I wrote; a post which has since gone viral. Thank you, genuinely, for the signal boost. I am grateful to know...Read More

And Entire Committee Quit Trump Today And They Left Behind A Secret Message

An Entire Committee Quit Trump Today And They Left A Secret Message Behind

Posted on August 19, 2017August 19, 2017 by MotherWise

As the terrible and chaotic whirlwind that is the Trump presidency continues to wreak its havoc on the United States, more and more cabinet and committee members are abandoning the sinking ship. Today, the entire White House arts committee quit. And their...Read More

5 Things White People Should Stop Saying In Response To Racial Violence

Posted on August 17, 2017September 10, 2017 by MotherWise

Wondering what to say after witnessing racism? Here are five things to avoid, and some ideas to help. The neo-Nazi "alt-right" white supremacist terrorist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia is one of many incidences in an increasingly dangerous political climate. Hate...Read More

To My Friends Who Are Sick Of Politics

Posted on August 15, 2017August 17, 2017 by MotherWise

I want my friends to understand that "staying out of politics" or being "sick of politics" is privilege in action. Your privilege allows you to live a non-political existence. Your wealth, your race, your abilities or your gender allows you...Read More

White People: Here’s How You Can Help After The Racist Attack In Virginia

Posted on August 13, 2017August 15, 2017 by MotherWise

In the aftermath of the white supremacist terrorist attack in Virginia yesterday, I'm urging my white friends to resist saying things like: "Hate has no place in America!" Or "This is not the America we know!" Or "They're just white...Read More

This is Why I Breastfed Another Woman’s Baby

Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 by MotherWise

Originally published at Mothering.com A good friend of mine recently had a baby, at home; a birth which I attended as doula, along with the same midwife who attended my last birth. It was an incredible experience to witness the...Read More

It’s World Breastfeeding Week: Here’s 6 Reasons You Should Care

Posted on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 by MotherWise

Originally published at Mothering.com World Breastfeeding Week is a yearly worldwide celebration of breastfeeding. Beginning August 1st this year, World Breastfeeding Week aims to promote education and support for breastfeeding, to help encourage more mothers to meet their goals. Why do we...Read More

Remember That Time Sesame Street Showed Breastfeeding?

Posted on August 4, 2017October 9, 2017 by MotherWise

Approximately 40 years ago, the ~brazen~ act of feeding a child was featured on Sesame street. 1977 was clearly a different time than 2017 is, as evidenced by this video showing breastfeeding, uncovered and unashamed, on a children's program. Native...Read More

An Open Letter to the Lifeguard Who Complained About a Breastfeeding Mother

To The Male Lifeguard Who Dared To Shame A Breastfeeding Mother

Posted on August 3, 2017October 9, 2017 by MotherWise

Dear Male Lifeguard, Yesterday I attended my first nurse-in, a response to an incident at a local pool where a mother was told to cover up while breastfeeding her infant. It’s unfortunate that we have to organize such events, but...Read More