Changing hearts and minds and making a difference in the world rarely comes from hearing dry data and expertise. Rather, people are moved by simple, lived truth told by the everyday American. That’s why, at Independent Women, we believe impact begins with stories. It’s our mission statement, in fact: “Tell her story, change the world.” Take, for example, the story of Payton McNabb, a former […]
This Saturday marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which ignited the American Revolution. And, since this single day also marks the beginning of the military path that led us to July 4, 1776, it’s worth reflecting on the unparalleled contributions to American independence and democracy that came from one family: […]
On April 19, 1775 — 250 years ago today — the British Royal Army clashed with colonial militia in Massachusetts. Lexington and Concord marked the first battle of the War for Independence, villages outside Boston ringing with the “shot heard ‘round the world.” Why did ordinary farmers and shopkeepers rise up against their imperial masters? Because […]
Medicare beneficiaries have escaped the jaws of the wolf but are not out of the woods yet. On April 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services announced that seniors will be able to keep their Medicare Advantage plans. Launched two decades ago, Medicare Advantage plans give seniors the option of receiving their Medicare benefits […]
Former Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor trails former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) by about 5,000 votes, according to the latest election results posted Friday by the Alameda County Elections Office. However, even though the election was held last Tuesday, officials have not yet received all ballots, let alone counted them. This means there is plenty […]
FOR DEMOCRATS, HOW TO FRAME THE ABREGO GARCIA CASE? A number of perceptive observers have detected some internal tension in the Democrats’ handling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. At first the party, and its affiliated groups and media allies, portrayed Abrego Garcia as a great husband and father who had been cruelly abducted by the […]
