Shattered Lives Radio: Melissa Seigel Discusses Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Originally posted on ImaginePublicity:
Listen to Shattered Lives Radio LIVE! Everyone deserves a healthy relationship. Unfortunately many teens don’t know what that looks like and fall prey to violence because it may be all they know, or don’t know, about. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and brings programs and presentations to teens across the country with the hope that educating them about what to… Continue reading Shattered Lives Radio: Melissa Seigel Discusses Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Racism, 911, and Miss America

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Neil Newton: Blogger and author of the novel “The Railroad” on Amazon.com Two things happened recently to make me review my views on racism. The first was a post by a muslim friend who lamented the attacks on all Muslims shortly after the anniversary of 911. The second was the crowning of Nina Davuluri as this year’s Miss America and… Continue reading Racism, 911, and Miss America

The Super Bowl: A Sex Trafficker’s Playground

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In just a few short days hundreds of thousands of visitors will flood to the MetLife stadium in New Jersey for Super Bowl XLVIII. Many visitors will be coming to show their pride and cheer on their favorite team, but tragically, thousands more will be coming for something entirely different. What most people don’t know is that the single biggest… Continue reading The Super Bowl: A Sex Trafficker’s Playground

Things Are Getting Better Mr. President?

                Let’s talk about poverty in America today. In his 2014 State of the Union address President Obama stated the unemployment rate was the lowest in over five years. He stated the manufacturing sector is adding jobs for the first time since the 1990’s. He stated we have a rebounding housing market. “The lowest unemployment rate in over five … Continue reading Things Are Getting Better Mr. President?

Sex Trafficking

                The Super Bowl is over; the winners awarded their trophy, the loser sadly returning to their homes wondering what went wrong. New York and New Jersey go back to their daily routines and many residents have bigger bank accounts from sales of concessions, team memorabilia, and souvenirs.  But the Super Bowl  story didn’t begin or end on the … Continue reading Sex Trafficking