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  • Our Identity Crisis is Here

    Nearly 250 years after its founding, the United States is facing its greatest crisis yet. The crisis is not who’s in the White House, but of identity—our shared beliefs and values that inspire hope and goodness for ourselves and others. Continue reading

    Our Identity Crisis is Here
  • War and Peace: Are We Living an Orwellian Nightmare?

    Orwell’s thrilling tale was fit for an emerging Cold War era. In 1984, he imagined a world redefined by atomic war that chose to side with authoritarian regimes in exchange for the allure of peace and security. Today, his novel… Continue reading

    War and Peace: Are We Living an Orwellian Nightmare?
  • All Tricks and No Treats: An Urgent Call for Peace and Justice

    Not every street will be filled with fun-frights tonight. There are real-life horror shows presently undermining peace, justice, life, and prosperity. As costumes come off and candy is unwrapped by those enjoying the spoils of the holiday, we must remain… Continue reading

    All Tricks and No Treats: An Urgent Call for Peace and Justice
  • The Ceasefire in Gaza: Peace Begins with Us

    After two years of war in the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to terms to end the violence. As the world collectively breathes a long sigh of relief, Israel will cease its relentless bombing campaign and forced starvation… Continue reading

    The Ceasefire in Gaza: Peace Begins with Us
  • We’re Playing A Game That Cannot Be Won

    The assassination of a well-known public figure who gave voice to our neighbors is a cruel double-edged sword. On one side, it humbles us because we collectively fear and grieve the swift, brutal injustice of murder. On the other side,… Continue reading

    We’re Playing A Game That Cannot Be Won
  • When Will There Be Justice?

    This week America is once again grieving the loss of innocent lives and a nation broken by a grave injustice. A shooting at Catholic K-8 School in Minneapolis during their morning prayers while sitting in the church pews left 2… Continue reading

    When Will There Be Justice?
  • Justice in the Everglades: The Shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz

    The campaign against Alligator Alcatraz is one example of an effort for a greater vision of justice in society. The camp represents a number of integrated issues: immigration, constitutional law, environmental protection, land rights of Indigenous peoples, forced removal, racism,… Continue reading

    Justice in the Everglades: The Shutdown of Alligator Alcatraz
  • A Vision for a Just and Inclusive Future

    In a time of polarized thinking and pursuit for power, we have a better vision of the future. Continue reading

    A Vision for a Just and Inclusive Future