newsletter and Substack blog

Newsletter–The Ripple

I launched my personal newsletter, The Ripple, in June 2016, as part of my work to remind everyone that humans, in fact, do care about each other. The Ripple contains stories about human kindness and compassion, and as well highlights some of the challenges that all of us face in our collective attempt to survive the Human Condition. Every issue also includes an “Inclusivity Tip” with ideas about how to make your organization (and personal life) more inclusive. Although the newsletter has evolved quite a bit, you can access the inaugural issue of the newsletter here.

The newsletter began in July 2016 with a mailing list of less than 300 people. As of January 2025, there were nearly 9500 Ripple recipients. Readers regularly report that they find The Ripple uplifting and inspiring. I believe that positive, lasting change can occur only through inspiring people. Ordering doesn’t stick and in the end, it’s counter-productive.

Please click here to sign up for future issues of The Ripple. It’s free and shareable!

Substack Blog–Being Ellen: Advocacy with Heart

I launched a transgender/advocacy-focused Substack blog, Being Ellen: Advocacy with Heart, in January 2025 in response to the unrelenting attacks on transgender children/youth and adults in America. Please follow Being Ellen, and if you are so inclined, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. You can access the blog here.

All issues of The Ripple with the most recent at the top:

November 6, 2024, Post Election Special Ripple

May 31, 2020 Special Edition re: George Floyd and Projects to Counter Racism and “Othering” (including a Call to Establish a MN Truth & Reconciliation Commission)

July 2019–Special Edition

June 2019