What’s in your box?
Through my work, personal experiences and conversations with fellow gal-pals I’ve come to the realization that harassment, cat-calling, and unequal treatment are almost considered to be normal. I can sadly […]
Author Archives: Mechteld Schiphorst
Be Inspired: Democracy vs. Tyranny
Democracy can be considered the fairest but most difficult political system. There is nothing more challenging than team work, listening to one another and providing the same value and […]
Liberty Enlightening the World
With America and the world, in post-Trump election turmoil, I found myself thinking about America’s core values and ground rules. The United States of America is a country built by immigrants […]
We The People: Obama’s farewell Address
Although inevitable, I can’t believe the day has come. President Obama presented his farewell address. Every politician has his/her pros & cons and opposition & supporters. But whatever your opinion is […]
Inner Post USA election debate
Losing the dream of each other while each-other is the core word or value in what (i personally) strive for. How is it that I lost track of the needs […]
Super Gays & Equality
Yesterday Amsterdam hosted the annual World/EuroPride event. A colorful event full of festivities and extrovert parties. Although these celebrations carry a serious message of equality and the (still occurring lack thereof), […]
America’s Domino Effect
With the American Democratic vs. Republican presidential race in full-blown speed, I can’t help but wonder about the follow-up effects of the upcoming election. Cause truth be told, the American […]
Be Inspired: The Essence of Life
We live in a high-tech, technology filled world. I will be the last one to tell you that this is a bad thing. Personally, I love the ability to open […]
Be inspired: Challenge your views
Dalia Mogahed, who served on Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in 2009, manages to reflect on the connections between the current rising of Islamophobia, 9/11, the effect of […]
5 ways to save the world
Most of us know that the choices we make when it comes to shopping for food have an impact on the environment. I guess we are clear on the big […]
