For the past few days I’ve been visiting a country where traditionally women have dressed very conservatively. In recent years, that’s changed a lot and I would guess now 50 percent or more of women wear Western style clothes. As I wandered around the city in my shorts (not too short) and tank (not too [...]

I have been an advocate of Girls Rights since before I knew what “Girls Rights” meant. My mother left home when she was fourteen.  She faced abuse at the hands of my father.  She raised three children as a single parent, without a high school degree, on government assistance.  She was an amazingly capable mother, [...]

From Hollywood to Thunderbay!  3 days into the tour and I’m still getting over the culture shock, weather change and early days (This rapper is allergic to 6am mornings!)  Tamara has been really great at kicking me out of bed when I ignore my alarm clock, so we make it to the schools on time. [...]