Wren Brooke, Author at My TJ Now

‘The Talk’ Returns After Co-Host Will Not Acknowledge Racism

Wren Brooke

On March 10, people watching the CBS TV show ‘The Talk’ witnessed the most recent episode of an ongoing war of verbal bombs. Since this latest hot topic is British-themed,…

Stop Hate!

Wren Brooke

On March 11, South Carolina lawmakers said that sexual orientation and gender identity were not qualified for protection under the Hate Crime Bill. Thanks to public outcry and a…

Georgia’s recent election law is the new Jim Crow 2.0

Wren Brooke

On March 25, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law “A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT,” a bill that apparently no one wanted their name on. Here’s why this…

Legal Marijuana – Medically Helpful, Or Just Blowing Smoke?

Wren Brooke

As the discussion of marijuana being legalized has joined the political table because of President Biden working to fulfill a campaign promise, it’s important to pay attention to state decisions…

The Keystone XL Line – Throwing Away Opportunity or Just a Pipe Dream?

Wren Brooke

On January 20, President Joe Biden signed an executive order addressing environmental protections, including revoking the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. Was this the right choice, or should states…

Human trafficking in South Carolina

Wren Brooke

In observation of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January the 11th, the South Carolina Attorney General released the state’s annual report on human trafficking for 2020 — but is…

SC hate crime bill — what wins, your religious freedom or my safety?

Wren Brooke

On March 16, gay and transgender people were added back to the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act, just five days after being removed. But in return, stalking, harassment and…

If frontline workers are heroes, why don’t they get paid like heroes?

Wren Brooke

‘Frontline workers are heroes.’ Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, that message has made its way into posters, TV advertisements and even billboards — yet frontline workers have seen almost…

Repealing mask mandates—a step forward or backward?

Wren Brooke

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Friday, March 5, reversing the mandatory mask order in state buildings and other public buildings, including businesses such as restaurants. …

Stop trying to control our bodies

Wren Brooke

Recent social media trends have included a return of hostility towards the transgender community, and many such posts eventually boil down to the question: How young is too young for…