Courtney SpenceIn a sea of broken hearts, the story of one heart, made wholeWe live in a time of broken hearts — over 4.5 million to the power of loved ones. That’s how many lives COVID has taken to date, how many…2 min read·Sep 1, 2021----
Courtney SpenceOn Crisis, Community and the Helpers Mister Rogers Told Us AboutHeavy tonight, my heart resides deep in the heart of Texas. It’s with those living without power or water or heat or shelter or loved ones…4 min read·Feb 19, 2021----
Courtney SpenceWhat Exactly Is Representation in a Representative Democracy?Last Wednesday, girls around the country — and indeed, the world — watched the inauguration of our nation’s first woman, first African…5 min read·Jan 28, 2021----
Courtney SpenceDr. Martin Luther King’s ConnectednessToday is the day we commemorate a doctor, a visionary, a leader, a reverend, a King. And as I have reflected on what this day means in…5 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Courtney SpenceThe Hump Day of Our DemocracyWednesday is a hump day. It’s the halfway point through the often-arduous climb of our week. Wednesdays can be difficult, exhausting…4 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
Courtney SpenceThe State of “United”Wednesday we all bore witness to a disgraceful moment in our nation’s history.4 min read·Jan 8, 2021----
Courtney SpenceSacred SpaceToday, my heart again aches. Today, outrage and uncertainty are the state of our country. But, today, at 3:22pm ET, we will once again…1 min read·May 30, 2020----
Courtney SpenceA Call for Collective GriefThis week, yet another black man, lying murdered in the street. Despondency, grief and rage erupts, online and across the country. In…2 min read·May 28, 2020----