As a culture we are obsessed with apologies, especially about sexual misconduct of those in positions of power (usually men). Because the public disclosure of marital infidelity violates our cultural romantic narrative, tabloid...

The first week of March was just terrible for me: four midterms, two shows to go to, and my little brother visiting. My brother’s visiting is included in my list of terrible things of the week, not because I don’t like my...

Welcoming the stranger among us – that’s how I remember the line. The Bible in Basic English has it a little differently: Exodus 23:9 “Do not be hard on the man from a strange country who is living among you; for you have had...

Why is the 2010 US Census a Social Justice Issue?

Since it is coming close to the time when the 2010 census will be taken, it might be wise to take a look at why the census is a social justice issue. (These are not my words,...

There are times the words flow smoothly and freely as if of their own volition, and there are times when the arid desert wind might appear refreshing and inspiring as there is nothing else to draw upon. At times such as these I...