Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press When President Trump threatened to cut off $4 billion in foreign aid, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition emailed how cuts could limit the response to outbreaks of the deadly ebola virus. Concerned, I immediately thought of John Germ, past president of Rotary International, who spoke at Glynn … Continue reading Aid in Peril and So are We – by Deborah Levine
Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press We all know that after the back-to-back mass shootings this weekend, there will be renewed discussion over gun control and safety. We also know that the debate will probably go nowhere, as usual. Even though many of these massacres are committed using military style weapons, many anti-gun … Continue reading Gun debacle and debate, again – by Deborah Levine
(originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press) The latest thing in political discourse is a talk show doozie. The liberal “Squad” has become the hate target of the week, revving up the President’s campaign rally in Florida. Charges of racism are flying all over the place after the “Send her back” chant. Thirteen seconds … Continue reading Talk Show Field Day – by Deborah Levine
Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press Fireworks and picnics, flags and My Country Tis of Thee, have been the must-haves of our July 4th celebrations for as long as I can remember. Some of you might have joined the kids dressed in red, white, and blue splashing around in the Coolidge Park fountain. … Continue reading Our military deserved better – by Deborah Levine
DEBORAH LEVINE is Editor-in-Chief of the American Diversity Report, an award-winning author of 18 books, and a Forbes Magazine Diversity And Inclusion Trailblazer. She has served as a speaker, consultant and coach to nonprofits, government agencies, corporations and universities. Her diversity work began in childhood in Bermuda as the granddaughter of one of its Founding 400 … Continue reading Editor-in-Chief Deborah Levine
Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press “As we gather together at this exploration & celebration of our cultural diversity, let us ask for the blessing of our Creator who has placed us all on this precious planet. Let us give thanks for our shared hope for a future where we can harmonize, not … Continue reading Diversify into the Future – by Deborah Levine
(Originally appeared in The Chattanooga Times Free Press) I hate the idea of abortion. I hate everything about it and I know I have plenty of company. No one has warm fuzzy thoughts about abortion. Whether you’re pro or anti-abortion, the term evokes pain and suffering as well as sorrow and mourning, Abortion has been … Continue reading Abortion and Political Football – by Deborah Levine
Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press Your may think that the cost overrun for the Fall Creek inn is a state budget issue is just a dollars and cents issue. You’re probably annoyed that you’re paying for the extra $11 million with your tax dollars. Those overruns pushed the replacement cost from $29.4 … Continue reading Our Fall Creek Falls Challenge – by Deborah Levine
Originally appeared in The Chattanooga Times Free Press It was painful waking up to the terrorism news that suicide bombers in Sri Lanka had targeted hotels and churches during Easter services. Hundreds of people were killed and hundreds more were injured. At first, officials pointed to the perpetrators as a local group of radical Islamists … Continue reading Call terrorism by its name – by Deborah Levine
(Originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press) Years ago, I sat on a bench with a group of women in a neighborhood park watching my toddler play in the sandbox. A young woman sitting next to me and commented on how adorable my sweetie was. No better way to get a young mother talking … Continue reading Women, Guns, but No Roses – by Deborah Levine
