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Category: Politics
Congressional Briefing: The Price of Inaction
Today, I had the honor of presenting to the Congressional Rare Disease Caucus along with incredible fellow advocates and experts. The rare disease community has faced considerable setbacks in the … Continue reading Congressional Briefing: The Price of Inaction
Making Assumptions
Don’t assign nefarious intent where none exists. That’s a paraphrase from something Sharon McMahon once said (I wish I could remember the direct quote!), and it has stuck with me. … Continue reading Making Assumptions
Believe Us (and join us)
Unless you’ve experienced something personally, you cannot truly fully understand. That’s why empathy, listening to understand, and humility are key elements of humanity. Hearing how a policy – or lack thereof … Continue reading Believe Us (and join us)
Why I’m Running for Derry Township School District Board
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to the Derry Township School District Board of Directors, and here are my comments: My name is Lesa Brackbill, and I’m running … Continue reading Why I’m Running for Derry Township School District Board
Ignorance or Indifference
Is it that you don’t know?Don’t understand?Or is it something more? Are you uninformed?Misinformed?Willfully ignorant? Or is it pride thatkeeps your ears sealed,That implores you to ignoreThose who know more … Continue reading Ignorance or Indifference
Love (and the absence of it)
I’ve been open about my deconstruction of evangelicalism over the past few years. It continues, and in many ways, it has become even clearer as time has passed. The root … Continue reading Love (and the absence of it)
Road Signs and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
A “One Way” sign is placed at the end of our alley. In the eight years that we have lived here, it’s been fascinating to watch people ignore it, thinking … Continue reading Road Signs and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
Sometimes what is “best” for your party is not what is “best” for your country. Sometimes, we must realize that we are wrong and choose to put principle over party. … Continue reading What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
I prefer to write, not be on camera, so I initally wrote out a script (using talk to text) to read to make this video. I know I went off-script … Continue reading The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
Even So, Joy 