social-justice
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Salvation for Gaza is a Moral Imperative
Today, hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza remain without food. And for the dozens who attempted to survive another day, they did not live to see the next. Continue reading
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Desperation in Gaza: A Call for Global Action
In Gaza, the children are starving. They live in a land transformed by the unrelenting and inhumane bombing of Israel’s war on the militant group Hamas. At this moment, action is required from us. Continue reading
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Protests in Los Angeles: A Call for Change
The protests and counter-reaction in Los Angeles and materializing in cities around the country are in direct response to the alarming scenes of immigration enforcement tactics. Unannounced roundups of migrants at job sites, in public spaces, city streets, schools, universities,… Continue reading
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From Gaza to Washington: Political Violence Versus Peaceful Action
Yesterday’s shooting in Washington D.C. is yet another example of how global events impact every one of us. When evil and injustice are left unaddressed, anger and hatred grow, stifling hope with further despair. Continue reading
Matt Till 