My Sisters’ Questions: The Courage to Ask ‘Why?”

My Sisters’ Questions: The Courage to Ask ‘Why?”

As the eldest sibling, I recall my two younger sisters going through a phase of asking “why” questions when they were children. Sometimes, the “whys” got in the way of them participating in my fine demands and plans for the day. This was annoying to me,...
Amid Turmoil, What Can We Do? What Should We Do?

Amid Turmoil, What Can We Do? What Should We Do?

Many of us wonder what to do in the face of the current political chaos that threatens to upend the economy, erode democratic institutions and marry Christianity to a particular political ideology. James Carville does not wonder. He is clear what he thinks the...
Blaming Immigrants: A Bipartisan Strategy

Blaming Immigrants: A Bipartisan Strategy

Blaming immigrants for almost everything has become a strategy for both Republicans and Democrats.  While Democrats tend to be more tolerant, it’s becoming apparent that some are shifting blame to immigrants for specific issues. The New York Times recently reported...