I will tell my children that Mr. Trump fought for the little guy, for the mom and pop in Erie County who… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Obama and the liberal Democrats fail to represent the silent majority: the conservative women who are too busy raising families, paying bills,… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
While childless couples are constantly asked, 'Why they are not having children,' my husband and I are bombarded with a different set… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
I remember being one of those women who never imagined I would get married and have children. You ask any of my… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Many social conservatives want to encourage married couples to have children, and it is becoming increasingly difficult if the couple feels strapped… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Of course, deciding whether or not to have children is a personal decision, but I would encourage couples to stay open to… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
I have learned a valuable lesson from my own mother: Good nutrition starts in the home. In my home, it takes some… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
How many times did your parents tell you to eat your food because there were starving children in Africa? Throwing away food… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Thousands of children entering the country illegally have become the face of the immigration crisis in the U.S. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Part of me believes that Beyonce and Jay-Z were naive when they chose to celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary in Cuba. However, as the… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
The questions of traditional and redefined marriage are highly emotional and a difficult and sensitive topic. Living in the D.C. area and having gay… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
On the IRS website, they claim to be one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. The IRS officials might know how to collect… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
I understand the stress of finding quality and affordable childcare while paying high taxes. I also understand that many working moms struggle to make… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Solutions and ideas should come from the bottom up, generated by local communities and not mandated from Washington. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Cuba is a nation stuck in time, and the regime's complete control of businesses, the press and the Internet has kept the Cuban people… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
We need to ensure that veterans are in charge of their health care and not the government. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
If a student believes that taking too many exams is hard or skipping advanced courses for a lighter load is a better deal, just… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
Is Trump correct that we should stop the flow of illegal immigrants? Yes, but again, words matter, and there is a way to engage… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
As a working mother of a large family, preparing meals and shopping for groceries is time consuming and hard work. — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
For my family, belief in God and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings such hope and promise to our lives. It strengthens our… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
The Veterans Health Administration's socialized style of medicine, where the government is in charge of the hospitals and managing our veterans' health care, simply… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
