Tag Archives: Mitt Romney

Obama’s and Romney’s Microaggressions: Part Two

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

What is important here, I think, is not so much how we apologize at the moment, but what we do to change our behaviors and learn from our mistakes. I view myself as a work in progress, and my son … Continue reading →

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Obama’s and Romney’s Microaggressions: Part One

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Vic H., I remember him well. Vic was in my class in high school in Pleasantville, New York. Yes, there is a town by that name. Vic’s clothes weren’t considered stylish and he buttoned the top button of his shirts, … Continue reading →

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Hidden Bias and Stay-at-Home Moms

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

In case you missed it, political pundit Hilary Rosen made news last week when she told Anderson Cooper that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney should think twice about relying on his wife to tell him what women really care about. … Continue reading →

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Teachable Moments and Continuing Conversations

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Already, the conversations regarding Trayvon Martin have begun to dissipate. But that does not have to happen, if we use Trayvon’s death as a teachable moment. Some good can come out of this tragedy, some continuing conversations if you will. … Continue reading →

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Diversity Consciousness – My Top 5 for 2010, listed in no particular order:

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

One. A team composed of representatives from Southwest Airlines, Philadelphia International, and child development specialists in the Philadelphia area. People with autism find it very difficult to deviate from their routine. Hence, taking an airplane (remember the Movie “Rainman?”) can … Continue reading →

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