Every woman should have agency over her body. Every. Single. Woman. Should have the ability to choose what happens inside her own body. Ideally, the decision of whether or not to continue a pregnancy should be between the woman and her partner. But let us not be naïve to the …
I guess it all comes does to this question. When the bible says, “Love everyone” do you build in exceptions? Do you note asterisks? I fervently believe that God loves me and my gay best friend equally and without reservation. This statement causes great strife in the Christian community. I …
Hello, old friend. It’s been so long since I’ve sat down to write words. It feels good to be back. When I write, my heart breathes the deepest sigh of contentment. No longer am I caging my insides – suppressing their expression. Rather, I have let the caged bird free …
Class of 2020 – we are world changers. We are the generation that shakes the snow globe off its axis. We ask hard questions. We use our voices to advocate for the voiceless. We endure individual discomfort so that the greater good of humanity can benefit. We sit in uncertainty …
In just over a week, summer officially concludes as students gear up for school. I’ve called the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh home for the last four years. However, this time feels different. As I enter into my fifth and final year, I find myself nostalgic. Four whole years have …
Dear Friends- Welcome to my site. If you haven’t already read the bio, let me introduce myself. My name is Ally Chard; I am a 22 year old Midwestern gal half way through my senior year of college. I live in Madison, Wisconsin- the state’s capital- home to all things …
