Shalane Flanagan: A Great Role Model for Women

Shalane Flanagan was virtually unknown outside of the elite running world until yesterday, when she won the New York City Marathon, the first American woman to do so in the women’s competition since the late 1970s. And she did it by running a minute faster than the second-place finisher, Kenyan Mary Keitany. If that doesn’t […]

Capitol Hill Brief — On Christian Dogma

  Last week, I stood up against the attacks on Judge Amy Barrett of the Seventh Circuit. She was shamefully attacked for her faith.  Here is a clip of what I said: [Audio Clip] Penny Nance: The “Christian dogma” that a few find appalling embodies the best of humanity. It calls us to love others […]

Please Tell Me You Are Not Trying to Get Rid of the Adoption Tax Credit

Getting rid of the adoption tax credit is a bad idea.  Trying to do so during National Adoption Month is just unthinkable. But that is exactly what the GOP is considering as they debate tax reform. It’s a stark contrast.  President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation of November as National Adoption Month is a beautiful display […]

For America (Day 85)

In You, O Lord, we trust and take refuge. When all else is unreliable and enemies assail us, Be to us a Rock of refuge, That we may stand firm and endure, That we may be bold in lifting Your name Above all others, That we may lift our voices in thanksgiving To the God […]