“Men retain, and sometimes gain, their intelligence when we see them as sexual creatures. The moment a woman has sex, society eviscerates her mind.”

“Gallup polls say that 76 percent of Americans share Alicia’s view that religion has little influence on daily life. These beliefs have not trickled down to our politics; we require our politicians to adhere to a religious standard that we ourselves do not uphold.”

“In the absence of a strong American mythological history, it is our pop-cultural narratives that provide us with our heroes.”

“Even success stories leave their own scars.”

“ The goal of those who abuse in domestic violence situations is to make the victim feel alone and dependent. Often, pets are the only light in the bleakness of this abuse. “

“Breed restrictions give discrimination an opportunity to flourish. By ending them, we take away that opportunity.”

“If we want to fix the problem of pets in shelters, we must ask the right questions. We must look at the underlying human causes.”

(INTERVIEW) ““First and foremost, it’s about people. Delta is discriminating against people. When Delta or anyone puts out a regulation like this that dictates what kind of dog can be a service dog, they are reducing access for someone with a disability.”

My guide dog and I were featured in the Dodo.