When We the People Don’t Vote, We Don’t Have a Voice
Whatever one’s politics, it is pretty clear we have a dysfunctional government in which partisanship and party lines trumps compromise. … Continue Reading
News & Politics
New Movie Wadjda Sparks Reflection on Gender Equality
In this week’s Week in Wisdom, our weekly round up of what we’re reading and watching, I shared the trailer … Continue Reading
Video: Brad Hirschfield on Washington’s Bad Example
From Odyssey Network’s Faith on the Record series: “This week the political fight in Washington came to a crisis point … Continue Reading
When You Look at His Face, What Do You See?
This face could change our world and shape history.? Whether that happens or not, depends not only on him, but … Continue Reading
Why Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Grandchildren Give Him Hope
On Monday night I had the honor of being at a dinner at the Plaza Hotel in NYC hosted by … Continue Reading
Seeking Meaning in the Wake of Tragedy
Does it make sense to blame devastating floods in CO on the fact that State House Majority Leader Mark Ferrandino … Continue Reading
Syria Action: Moral Progress?
Keeping track of the Syria crisis these past couple of weeks has one’s head spinning. In a span of days … Continue Reading
Faith Lessons from Edward Snowden and the NSA
The NSA is snooping on us – data mining is the fancy term – but call it what you want.? … Continue Reading
Why America Should Celebrate Both Its Secularist and Its Religious Roots
As the old saying goes, what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.? And now people entering the … Continue Reading