Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Zelensky wasn’t diplomacy, it was a disgrace. His hostility, ignorance, and rejection of alliances weaken America on the world stage. Meanwhile, the rights hypocrisy on national security, democracy, and global leadership is on full display. What happens if Ukraine falls? What does it mean for the U.S.? And is the MAGA base too far gone to wake up? Read on for the facts they don’t want you to know.

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After our last NYC family trip turned into a marathon of “Are we there yet?” and “My feet hurt,” I realized I needed a vacation from my vacation. Enter: a girls’ weekend in the city that never sleeps, featuring Shannon’s birthday bash and my much-needed sanity reboot. From thrifting triumphs to Broadway belly laughs, this trip was the perfect antidote to parental burnout. Here’s how we swapped snack packs for steak dinners and rediscovered the magic of the Big Apple—grown-up style.

I have not just asked these kids to clean their rooms, I have given them systems. Foolproof, there-is-no-excuse systems. I labeled bins. I bought storage furniture. I color-coded Amelia’s toys so she’d know exactly where everything goes (blue bin = dolls, red bin = chaos, green bin = whatever 7-year-olds hoard). I basically turned their rooms into a tiny, organized IKEA showroom, thinking, This will be it! This will finally get them to clean up!

Spoiler alert: It did not.

I learned that finding common ground requires patience and understanding. We all need to realize that no candidate would likely align perfectly with our beliefs and values; it’s about weighing the trade-offs. I encouraged everyone to list the issues that mattered most to you and your family and consider how each candidate's policies align with those priorities.

It's essential to think critically about how our political choices affect our loved ones. As we approach the polls, it’s crucial to remember that our decisions have real-world implications that can impact our families and communities. Ask yourself, what is more important?