These days between May day and Mothers’ day, it seems the perfect moment to suggest a little something for moms from the labor movement--a strike. That’s right, I want mothers everywhere to walk off the job, excepting single moms who are essential workers. For at least 24 hours, or as long as you...

I love Mother’s Day because it is a time to reflect on the priceless care moms provide for free. Well, perhaps not free, but without a documentable price tag. Think back to your best childhood memories. Most likely, they involve home and family, and someone there for you every step of the way. For...

Seems strange to talk about cervical cancer on Mother’s Day? Well, imagine this. You’re 26 years old and you’re diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. You think you’ve beaten it, but two short years later your cancer returns and you have to have a radical hysterectomy – along with painful...

The reports keep coming in about swine flu. Schools, child care centers, workplaces, and it seems like just about everyone has a plan for dealing with outbreak --you've probably received memos about it too. And everyone has the same advice for preventing the spread of Swine Flu: if you or anyone in your family has symptoms, stay home.