Our first-year Congresswoman, who is a refugee from Somalia, has not been able to ask questions without being faced with unbelievable barrage of hate and incitement to violence, including a resolution condemning her remarks. This hypocrisy must be questioned and challenged.
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The Resolute Prophets and Dealing with Rejection
The voice of hope, like the voice of faith, continues to invite and engage. This is very different from the voice of manipulation that takes advantage of those rejected by society. We may be rejected, but faith should help us deal with this rejection not with anger, but with hope, wisdom, and persistent engagement.
What Makes a Good Judge?
It’s exceptionally important that a judge be able to identify with all sorts of different people: those in power and those who are not.
Why we shouldn’t normalize suicide
We shouldn’t shame or blame people who commit suicide. But neither should we normalize suicide. That door needs to be shut.
Learning from charlatans
The first lesson in fighting abusive power is what not to do, and we should never assume we’re immune from becoming an abuser.