by Butch Mazzuca | Jul 11, 2022 | American Life, Kids & Education, Recent Commentaries
The following statistics come from a recent Gallup survey Age Group % Identifying as LBGT Born in 1945 or before 1% Boomers – born between 1946-1964 2.6% Gen X – born between 1965-1980 4.2% Millennials – born between 1981-1995 10.5% Gen Z – born between... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | May 30, 2022 | American Life, Kids & Education, Recent Commentaries
After the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, President Biden called for changes to gun laws after expressing his heartbreak. “To lose a child is like having a piece of your soul ripped away,” said Biden, who learned of the... Read More
by tbeaud | Feb 3, 2022 | American Life, Kids & Education, Recent Commentaries
I sent this commentary to the far left editor at the Vail Daily; it’ll be interesting to see if he deems it worthy to be published in the paper – who knows maybe he’ll surprise me. During a recent Zoom call my youngest grandson told me his school was... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Dec 13, 2021 | Fun With Language, Kids & Education, Other Interesting Stuff, Recent Commentaries
Do you remember your first time? I sure remember mine. And no, it’s not what you’re probably thinking right now. The year was 1955 when my Uncle Joe asked my parents if I could join him to visit my paternal grandparents in Pasadena California. For a 10-year-old... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Sep 6, 2021 | American Life, Kids & Education, Recent Commentaries
Why are trans youth more visible these days? Is it due to more widespread acceptance, or more media coverage? And just how many trans kids are there? Good questions all, so, let’s begin by defining the term gender dysphoria, which simply stated is the unease a... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jun 7, 2021 | American Life, Kids & Education, Recent Commentaries
Education Week Magazine described Critical Race Theory as an academic concept embracing the core idea that racism is a social construct; that it is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice, but also something embedded in legal systems and policies. The... Read More
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