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DAMNED IF SHE DOES — My latest crime mystery

Posted on February 25, 2020 by admin

DAMNED IF SHE DOES is now available on Amazon! The audible version is forthcoming. A sequel to SHADOW CAMPUS, described by Forbes as a “fast-paced” and “masterful” debut, DAMNED IF SHE DOES nevertheless stands alone. Young professor, Meg Doherty, has … Continue reading →

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The Weinstein Verdict – Is It a New Day For Women?

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

When I began writing my new novel Damned If She Does, Harvey Weinstein was still a powerful man and a threat to women who entered his broad sphere of influence. Women in all walks of life were largely keeping quiet … Continue reading →

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Where are Michael Bloomberg’s “Jokes” on the Spectrum of Sexual Misconduct?

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Michael Bloomberg’s candidacy has brought sexual misconduct to the fore again – with Elizabeth Warren facilitating the charge. According to Bloomberg, he has told bawdy jokes. He regrets and is embarrassed by them. But, he explained on The View, “that’s … Continue reading →

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Can a Woman Win the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The short answer is: Yes.  In fact, we’ve learned from Donald Trump’s election that anything is possible. So, why not a woman U.S. president for the first time in history?  And I don’t mean to be facetious. Sexism is a … Continue reading →

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Another Shameful Truth From The Impeachment Hearings

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

You don’t need to be an expert in communication to have seen another truth emerge during the impeachment hearings:  Statesmanship has taken a huge hit. Congressmen Nunes, Jordan, Conaway, and Ratcliffe, in particular, were apparently so desperate after hearing the … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and The Penchant of The Powerful to Choose ‘The Wrong Victim’

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Watching Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch respond to hours of impeachment inquiry questions was inspirational. Here was a woman who fit what I’ve described in The Secret Handshake as having both a Purist and Team Player political style. She believed that doing … Continue reading →

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Yesterday We Saw Real Courage

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

In yesterday’s impeachment hearings  we saw two men, William Taylor and George Kent, highly credible and deeply devoted to country, thrust into a limelight they never sought in their careers. They stepped forward to tell what they know no matter … Continue reading →

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Dear Democrats: Seeing Is Not Believing

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As televised hearings in the impeachment of President Trump commence, Democrats are pinning their hopes on “seeing is believing.” Is that true and is it enough? Persuasion is not merely a matter of providing information or even seeing something for … Continue reading →

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How To Keep A Woman From Leadership

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

There are many ways to achieve this goal. And we saw one of them in a Washington Post article written by Ed Rendell, former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania. He insists that he likes Elizabeth Warren — a lot. Then goes … Continue reading →

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How Many Rapes Make a Wrong?

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

E. Jean Carroll’s allegation of rape by Donald Trump has once again brought the issue of how much is too much to the fore.  She is the sixteenth woman to accuse President Trump of sexual misconduct. In response to Carroll’s allegations, … Continue reading →

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