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Dad in a Cheer Bow

Dad in a Cheer Bow

The incredible lessons from this middle-aged man learned coaching a team of tween girls.

2021

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Patrick Riccards

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Patrick Riccards

American Xenophobia: The More It Changes, The More it Stays the Same

“NO ITALIANS ALLOWED — On May 28, 1888, council passed a resolution to the effect that parties receiving the contract for paving E…

Oct 18

American Xenophobia: The More It Changes, The More it Stays the Same

Oct 18

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Yes, There is Life After Hate

Hate is the most powerful emotion we face. Hate driven by fear, doubly so.

Sep 1

Yes, There is Life After Hate

Sep 1

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Join Eduflack for Medium Day 2024!

Aug 9

Join Eduflack for Medium Day 2024!

Aug 9

Patrick Riccards

It is Time for Biden to Be Bold, Not to Stand Down

For the past few days, Democratic Party poohbahs have been clutching their pearls, fearing the worst from the November elections. Media…

Jul 2

It is Time for Biden to Be Bold, Not to Stand Down

Jul 2

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A Drag Queen May Be Just What is Needed to Confront Violent White Supremacy

Are they sus or are they afraid of being clocked?

Jun 3

A Drag Queen May Be Just What is Needed to Confront Violent White Supremacy

Jun 3

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On Too Many College Campuses, We Are Afraid of Truth, Reason, and Tolerance.

“Antisemitism really isn’t a problem anymore.”

Apr 25

On Too Many College Campuses, We Are Afraid of Truth, Reason, and Tolerance.

Apr 25

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When does a Former become a “former” Former?

There is no question that the countering violent extremism, or CVE, space is big on labels. We identify those who are active in the…

Apr 16

When does a Former become a “former” Former?

Apr 16

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Rising Anti-Latino Hate is Unacceptable

The ugly head of hate continues to rise. In recent years, we see far too many incidents of ideology-driven violence across the nation.

Mar 12

Rising Anti-Latino Hate is Unacceptable

Mar 12

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Confronting Ideology-Based Violence

Violent extremism is a clear and present danger to the United States. Research study after research study demonstrates that ideology-based…

Jan 14

Confronting Ideology-Based Violence

Jan 14

Patrick Riccards

It Clearly Doesn’t Take an Ivy League Degree to See Violent Extremism

We should be able to recognize violent extremism when we see it. We should be able to identify it. We should be able to call it out. We…

Dec 7, 2023

It Clearly Doesn’t Take an Ivy League Degree to See Violent Extremism

Dec 7, 2023

Patrick Riccards

Patrick Riccards

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Father; founder and CEO of Driving Force Institute; author of Eduflack blog; author of Dad in a Cheer Bow and Dadprovement books, education agitator

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