“There Was Only One Side To Blame”: A Charlottesville Activist Speaks
A harrowing first person account of the events in Charlottesville.
News & Politics
The Dangerous Ideology That Is The Root Cause Of Charlottesville
The dangerous idea that one race is superior to another has been the cause of so much hatred and death.
Charlottesville Reminds Us That, For Many, The Civil War Rages On
The events in Charlotesville prove that for many Southerners, the Civil War has not yet been resolved.
I Was Also Tempted To Blame All Sides For Charlottesville. Here’s Why.
The tendency towards violence on both sides is wrong… Even though one side has a clear moral justification.
The Ban On Transgender Troops Is Testing The Limits Of My Compassion
Although I have worked hard at being a compassionate person, I may have reached my limit.
What The Chicago Dyke March Got Wrong About Intersectionality
The incident that occurred at the Chicago Dyke March showed the error of imposing rigid labels on the fluid nature of humanity.
Why We Need To Reject Political Assumptions Based On Religion
The dangers of assuming people’s political leanings according to their religion or degree of observance.
Spotlight On Shame: Covering Scandal In My Own Faith Community
A journalist feels conflicted about whether or not to draw attention to the Jewish teenager who made the JCC bomb threats.
What Judge Abdus-Salaam’s Death Teaches Us About Assumptions
Judge Abdus-Salaam’s life and death demonstrate the errors of making false judgments.
So, Donald Trump, You’d Like Some Wisdom? Here It Is.
Donald Trump asked God for wisdom when he went to the Western Wall on his trip to Israel. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield decides to share what many Jewish scholars consider to be the essence of wisdom.