by Starlette Thomas | Nov 27, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
No bars, no numbers and no orange jumpsuits, still the world is full of captives. People confined to points of view and poor interpretations of identity, membership and belonging. We are either in or out. In a hyper-politicized America, there are only Democrats,...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 22, 2023 | Feature|News
The fossil fuel industry plays a significant role in protest suppression and opposition, according to a report released by Greenpeace last month. In a 78-page report, the Dollars vs. Democracy Report outlines the industry’s response to dissent concerning several major...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 21, 2023 | Feature|News
Red Letter Christians hosted a live virtual training, “Spiritual Formation & Nonviolent Organizing,” with Vonnetta L. West on November 16. The forum sought to “explore nonviolence as a spiritual discipline and provide key insights on how the application of...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 20, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
It’s considered rude to not say, “Thank you.” The expression of gratitude is treated as a rule, used to measure if “your mama taught you better.” If you don’t express gratitude, then you are considered unworthy of any future gift-giving. Because at least you can say,...
by Starlette Thomas | Nov 15, 2023 | Feature|News
Confidence in law enforcement grows, but the world doesn’t feel any safer, according to Gallup’s latest Law and Order Report, published on October 31. The report seeks to measure the public perception of personal safety and faith in the rule of law. While confidence...