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Issues


  • She Paved the Way

    Alice Coachman Davis, first African-American woman to win a gold medal at the U.S. Olympics, died Monday at the age of 90. Known for the high jump, Davis became a medalist at the 1948 London games.

  • Pre-college Blues

    I am extremely proud of my daughter, as she prepares to begin the next phase: college. Nadiyah is headed off in seven short weeks and I have been excited for her. This was a great time in my life and I’m sure it will be for her. With that said…I want her to leave…now! I’ve…

  • Archie Must Die

    I’ve never followed this comic or any other for that matter… I honestly didn’t know that Archie still existed. However, this story caught my eye. Publisher and co-CEO Goldwater announced that the main character Archie Andrews will die in this Wednesday’s issue. Archie will die trying to stop an assassination attempt on the comic’s openly…

  • Moving Toward Living Wage

    Today the minimum wage increased $1.25 per hour in the Nation’s Capital,  moving many residents closer to a living wage. On average, this means about $100 more per week for a family of two. There is still a ways to go, but I am glad to see the initial steps. This does NOT include restaurant…