I’d never heard the chant “From the river to the sea, Palestinians will be free”, until protests broke out after the Israeli military response to Hamas’s terrorist attacks on October…
I wish I could answer this one burning question. Why have Americans become completely immune to gun violence? Most people seem to intellectually understand the facts: But people haven’t allowed…
I’m struggling to ignore the inner voice that’s nudging me every time I join the cheers and tears of support for the refugees at the Ukrainian border. Why do I…
It feels like everyone is rejoicing now that the pandemic is coming to an end. Restaurants are overflowing, traffic is at a standstill, invitations to gather are pouring in. In…
Growing up I remember being told I was too sensitive. I was gently encouraged to avoid things that might hurt. Therefore, I spent a good portion of my life protecting…
My mother wore grief like a backpack full of boulders. She could never quite figure out a way to lighten the burden. Her need to hold grief close influenced my…
I want to thank black people for making me feel so uncomfortable. I’ve spent the last couple of years sitting in seminars, churches, and classrooms listening to Black people tell…
During lent and Easter I’ve pondered my decision to leave the institutional church. Not because I question my decision, but because the reasons became so apparent. I’ve written about my…
I will say it again, Bernie is not my candidate of choice. On March 17th I will be voting for Elizabeth Warren. That being said, I’m fed up with the…
I was a “good” daughter. Although there is no one left to tell you otherwise. I was a “good” wife, but again, life has dealt me a certain hand and…