Such beautiful words. Such a simple concept. “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” The world can be so overwhelming. The never-ending struggles in the Middle East. Violence against women worldwide. School shootings across America. Dismissive attitudes of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape. There is so much wrong in… [Read More]
Intersections of Faith, Feminism, and Freedom
I am a Christian feminist libertarian. While many words describe me, if I had to choose the three that best describe my beliefs, values, and politics, Christian feminist libertarian is the most apt description. Not everyone understands how these three identities can intersect. Usually those people are either close-minded, judgmental Christians, or they’re feminists who have… [Read More]
Character Matters: Libertarian Party National Convention 2014
June was a busy month for Dan and me. We celebrated my birthday weekend in style, and I saw George Takei at Columbus Pride. To finish a pretty awesome albeit jam-packed month, Dan and I attended the Libertarian Party National Convention in Columbus! Attending any political national convention is a pricey choice, so we opted… [Read More]
Columbus Pride 2014: Mimosas, Friends, & George Takei
The first time I ever attended Columbus Pride was in 2011, when I was an intern with my sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. My roommate/co-intern/best friend Libbi and I marched with a bunch of pro-LGBTQ+ churches! Last summer, Dan and I skipped the parade, but we explored the Pride Festival. This summer, I had a reason… [Read More]