Weekly column in the Washington Times Communities by Laurie Edwards-Tate Many of us remember our mothers and grandmothers gearing up for the annual ritual known as “spring cleaning.” The planning and preparation was not unlike a general going into battle with his troops. Everyone in the family was recruited to serve and scrub, sweep, and… Continue Reading

Weekly column in the Washington Times Communities by Laurie Edwards-Tate Family members often become caregivers to loved ones living with chronic and progressive conditions. This is an especially acute problem where multiple sclerosis (MS) is concerned. MS is an unpredictable, disabling neurological disease that most often strikes people in the prime of their lives between… Continue Reading

Weekly column in the Washington Times Communities by Laurie Edwards-Tate Findings from a newly released report show the U.S. Department of Labor has grossly underestimated the negative impact and overall costs of its proposal to repeal the federal Companionship Exemption, subjecting in-home caregivers to minimum wage and overtime laws. The report released by the International… Continue Reading

Weekly column in the Washington Times Communities by Laurie Edwards-Tate Civilized, caring people have stopped using common derogatory terms intended to stereotype, belittle and show disrespect to people due to race, sexual orientation, gender or certain physical attributes. But there is one common slang term that is equally insulting and offensive, yet people use it… Continue Reading