How should we feel about having a man in charge who doesn’t have enough self-control?
Does it Really Matter if the Other Side is ‘Wrong’? (#First100Days)
Which side has a monopoly on facts, compassion, and judgment, and does it matter in our new political landscape?
I was raised in the 1970’s and ‘80s by very Catholic, moderately Conservative Republican parents. Like most kids, I paid very little attention to politics—that was boring grown-up stuff. Still, in the tradition of “little pitchers have big ears,” I certainly listened enough to get some impressions, and again, like most kids, I adopted…
The 5 Stages of Breakup Grief
The same process of existential grief applies to long-term relationships that slowly die.
The same process of existential grief applies to long-term relationships that slowly die.
Between the Axe and the Past: TWD7’s New God and His Lucille
The Walking Dead season 7 opener brings us heroes who are beyond broken but not without integrity.
The Walking Dead season 7 opener brings us heroes who are beyond broken but not without integrity.
The Scarlet ‘A’ is for Another Cheater Double-Standard
Why do we assign the woman more blame for being cheated on than her opponent?
Why do we assign the woman more blame for being cheated on than her opponent?
Men, Female Ownership, and the Entitled (‘Successful’) Braggart
Women make the decisions about their bodies, in case certain men weren't paying attention during the last several decades.
Women make the decisions about their bodies, in case certain men weren’t paying attention during the last several decades.
What Standard Should Men of Faith Be Held to on Political Endorsements?
The GOP's 'Great Pumpkin' dilemma--is basic logic a lost cause for matters of 'prayer' and 'conscience'?
The GOP’s ‘Great Pumpkin’ dilemma–is basic logic a lost cause for matters of ‘prayer’ and ‘conscience’?
The Golden Rule and 9/11’s Crisis of Assumption—from Founding Prophets to Fathers
What is the limit on hypocrisy when believers and statesmen have done wrong in the name of Democracy and faith?
What is the limit on hypocrisy when believers and statesmen have done wrong in the name of Democracy and faith?
Between His Dreams and Her Pragmatism: Deciding the Best Future for America
Columnist Kara Post-Kennedy wants both sides to consider that we can never let Trump in control of the Presidency.
Columnist Kara Post-Kennedy wants both sides to consider that we can never let Trump in control of the Presidency.
The Olympics: it’s a ‘Winner Takes All’ Versus ‘Everyone Gets a Trophy’ Kind of Thing
Kara Post-Kennedy is #SorryNotSorry she's never been an Olympics fan. But at least she's not competitive at it (or a sore loser).
Kara Post-Kennedy is #SorryNotSorry she’s never been an Olympics fan. But at least she’s not competitive at it (or a sore loser).
I’m Scared for My Son at the Prospect of a Trump Presidency
“Donald Trump is like the moon. He can’t support any life, but he is affecting the tides of change on our planet and bringing out all the crazies.”
“Donald Trump is like the moon. He can’t support any life, but he is affecting the tides of change on our planet and bringing out all the crazies.”
The Rise of the Itchy Trigger Finger Towards Black Men
Bernhard Goetz exacerbated the climate of fear and hatred towards black men in 1984.
Bernhard Goetz exacerbated the climate of fear and hatred towards black men in 1984.
Her Male Teachers Were Integral to Her Success and Sense of Self
The mark of an excellent teacher is that we remember how he treated us beyond the lecture and beyond the years.
The mark of an excellent teacher is that we remember how he treated us beyond the lecture and beyond the years.
‘Your Whiteness Is Toxic’ and Other WASPlaining
The privilege of white heterosexuals is something of a bubble, and Kara Post-Kennedy is about to burst.
It’s Okay: Trump’s a Man, so He’ll Handle Everything Accordingly
How is it possible in 2016 that someone who promotes violence, mocks the disabled, and habitually espouses racist, misogynistic, and xenophobic beliefs can be a contender?
For My Son’s Future: Why #ImwithHer > #FeeltheBern
Kara Post-Kennedy doesn’t want to explain to her son why a racist, misogynistic, lying, bullying tyrant will be the leader of the free world.