The illegal immigrant accused of killing Washington State Trooper, Christopher Gadd, will likely be released on bail in the near future. Defense attorneys for illegal immigrant, Raul Benitez Santana, argued for his bail to be reduced from $1 million to $100,000 arguing that Santana is not a flight risk, The Blaze reports. The attorneys, Emily […]
By Eileen Griffin-Ray President Donald Trump (R) signed an Executive Order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, ABC reports. The order is titled, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” and fulfills a campaign promise made by Trump. Women and girls will be allowed to have their own bathrooms, locker rooms, and single gender […]
The Battle Over Parental Rights Continues By Eileen Griffin-Ray, Ph.D. On February 5th, Senate Bill 5181 passed the Washington state Senate. This bill makes changes to the recently passed Initiative 2081 regarding the rights of parents, Fox reports. SB 5181, states that it is, “Amending the parents’ rights initiative to bring it into alignment with […]
Getting a Great Job Doesn’t Have to Require a Lifetime of LoansEileen Griffin You don’t have to have debt to get an education. Front line news on a regular basis is the expense of a college degree and the amount of debt students, and parents, are accruing in order to get an education. There […]
As we are extending our social distancing and isolation, new challenges emerge. How do we maintain our positive attitudes and spirit in the face of worry, stress and anxiety? We are beyond weeks now and approaching the possibility of a month, or months of sheltering in place. This anomaly is turning into a […]
This is indeed what we might refer to as, “unusual times”. Many of us are concerned about our own health, as well as those around us. While the shelter-in-place directive has frustrated so many, there is not much to be done about it. The helplessness leaves us even more concerned, tense, and distracted. We don’t […]
So, You Say You Want to be a Socialist?Seven Suggested Books to Read FirstBy Eileen GriffinFebruary 2020 With the political season in full swing, we are already inundated with the candidates’ opinions and perspectives. While much of the rhetoric is typical, if not redundant, there are some candidates who have staked out a […]
What is the difference between a mediocre employee and an all-star? It is really very simple. It starts with showing up and ends with active engagement and enthusiasm. First, you have to show up. Surprisingly, many people don’t see absenteeism as an issue. You want to get noticed? Start acting like you care […]