Peace

On January 15th, Dr. King would have been 82. Happy Birthday. “I accept this award today with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind. I refuse to accept despair as the final response to the ambiguities of history. I refuse to accept the idea that the “isness” of [...]

Standing Up

I try not to be cynical, but it’s difficult sometimes. Life doesn’t always work out the way I’d like and I’ve seen, again and again, how people will choose their own interests before helping others. Politics is an especially jaded profession. More than ever, it feels like “honest politician” is an oxymoron, as elected officials [...]

On My Mind: Faith

I had a friend in college who thought it was ironic that my minor was theology when I didn’t actually practice any religion myself. I understood what her point was, but I disagreed. I’m a liberal and a pluralist and I do realize that many people will not agree with me, but I’d like to [...]