Apocalypse on Sunset Boulevard
Our hearts go out to all in Los Angeles suffering through the destructive wildfires. And how will the rest of us take action to insist on more effective responses to climate change?
Jimmy Carter, Exemplar of Presidential Decorum
President Carter’s inherent dignity should be the standard for all presidents. Let’s insist on “decorum” in the highest office in the nation!
Gifts of Peace and Joy at Christmas
The seasons of Christmas and Hanukkah are times of joy, reflection and hope for the future. To all Trinity friends and family, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
Giving Thanks in a Time of Concern
Let’s be grateful for what we have in each other, in our students and colleagues, for the privilege of the work we are able to do each day in fulfilling the mission of this great learning enterprise we call Trinity.
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Public Health Leader, on RFK Jr. Nomination to HHS
Dr. Nicole Betschman, President of the D.C. Public Health Association and Public Health Program Leader at Trinity, points out that Washington D.C. has one of the highest rates of racial health disparities in the country, and that crisis is likely to get worse if common sense health protections like vaccines and fluoride and other health initiatives are eliminated by the new administration.
Don’t Agonize, Organize!
If you don’t like this year’s election results, get involved! Resolve to work for change in the future! Bring your talents to bear on the needs of our communities and neighborhoods. Remember, the most important politics always start in your backyard!
We Must Choose
We may disagree vigorously with each candidate on certain issues. But voting is the price of admission to the table for the debate. Voting is essential for the health of our Democracy. Our obligation is to do our homework, research, the issues, weigh the impact on our nation, and then VOTE. WE MUST CHOOSE!
Democracy Dies in Deceit
Jeff Bezos purchased a newspaper, but he could not purchase Freedom of the Press. His obligation as the owner of the Washington Post is to protect and uphold that fundamental right, not repress it.
Democracy on the Ballot
What are the issues at stake for our Democracy in this election? Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, the Right to Due Process and Equal Protection, and many other rights and freedoms are at stake. Vote for the candidate of your choice, of course, but be informed about the stakes in this election!
October 7: Is Peace Even Possible?
War solves nothing. We must find a way to achieve a cease-fire in the Middle East and to begin a peace process that will be durable.