Together Beyond the Storm
I visited Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a solidarity visit with the United...
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Growing Weary
In December 1964 during a speech in Harlem, Fannie Lou Hamer declared: “And you can always...
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An Unremembered Nuclear Legacy
Two weeks ago the President of the United States suggested that the U.S. should return to...
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Not in the News
The urgency of situations is driven by their presence in the news or in social media, without...
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Perpetuating Privilege
Privileges are advantages, benefits, or special rights that individuals or groups possess in...
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Color Lines: Politics and the Church
Diversity is an inherent part of the life of the church. Diversity may even be pluralized, a...
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The Blame Game
This week, the threat of a government shut down has been realized. This is not the first, nor...
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History is Here
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” is a quote from George...
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A Response to Violence: UCC GMP Releases Statement on Recent Events
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, UCC General Minister and President/CEO has released a...
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Economy of Truth
As a citizen, it is important to have the best possible information to make critical choices...
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The Latest Culture Wars
My first introduction to the term “culture wars” came when I was working on my Master’s...
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Everywhere Is War
Everywhere Is War Jamaican singer/songwriter Robert “Bob” Nester Marley is...
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No Place to Call Home
On July 24, the president of the United States signed "Ending Crime and Disorder", an...
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Eroding Religious Freedom
The Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management issued a memorandum on July...
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Weaponizing Food
On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for...
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Self-Evident?
The Fourth of July holiday came and went with mixed sentiments. On the 4th of July 1776, the...
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Courage to Lead
Across time and generations, the church has been a part of the ever-changing landscape...
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Unquestioning and Unchanging
I spoke with someone who has different views than I do about the current political realities...
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The Land of the Free
The blame game is being played out publicly on social media platforms. At a time when there is...
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