A Culture of Violence
To change this violent culture, we must work harder to foment the peace. That starts with insisting that all public leaders step back from their incendiary and disrespectful rhetoric and model the right way to disagree without violence.
Of Memes and Men
This moment in history is far to dangerous to resort to silly memes. Pope Leo is right to demand peace and an end to violence. We need to hold our leaders to account for their immoral and unjust actions that put all of humanity at risk of widespread destruction and pain.
Resurrection: Deliver Us from Evil
We pray with Pope Leo for an end to war and realization that the true path to peace is through dialogue and respect for all human life.
Heroes, Legends and Idols of Clay
The painful story of Dolores Huerta reminds us that too many women continue to feel that they have to remain silent in the face of sexual abuse. We must work harder to break the silence, to educate the rising generations about respect for others — and we should reconsider our tendency to elevate ordinary human beings to superhero status.
War, Peace and Moral Imperatives
War is all about the destruction of life. We must heed Pope Leo’s call to work for peace as a moral imperative.
A Government Without Newspapers
A government without newspapers is tyranny. We the People must do more to reinvigorate the role of a free and vibrant press to support accountability in government and sustain our rights and freedoms.
Racist Tropes and Hard American Truths
The contemptible racism of the president of this nation must be called out for what it is. How can we celebrate 250 years of America without confronting the constant undermining of our values in equal justice and freedom for all?
Moral Depravity in Minnesota
We the People must stand up and call out the moral catastrophe that is happening in Minnesota. Lives are at stake, and the future of the American Democracy is on the line.
The Paradox of Education: Dean Mostowy Commencement Remarks
Education is the most powerful weapon we have to fight for justice.
What Would Dr. King Say?
We cannot remain silent in this treacherous moment in U.S. History. We must speak and confront the rising evil of this age, the fostering of hatred and denial of the right of all people to enjoy “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”