We’re mired in impeachment. But it’s also Christmas. In keeping with the season, this post moves past the moment and is filled with hope for the future—as embodied in 16 … Continue reading Christmas and the Climate
Three Strands in a Single Braid
Once again, the news has been overwhelming. Convoluted and scurrilous headlines can be hard to track, and the impact on individuals difficult to measure, so we must stay tuned in … Continue reading Three Strands in a Single Braid
Crisis in Kashmir
[The following words were spoken last week at the Indianapolis Pakistani Community Rally, by the Rev. Dr. Richard “Dick” Hamm, former General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples … Continue reading Crisis in Kashmir
Pelosi’s Optics Miscue
When Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded to President Trump’s announcement of his “new” compromise on the border wall, she made a classic miscue—as have many others—in sparring with Donald Trump. She … Continue reading Pelosi’s Optics Miscue
The Caravans Are Coming, The Caravans Are Coming!
In 1966, at the height of the Cold War, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, starring Alan Arkin, Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint and Brian Keith was released into … Continue reading The Caravans Are Coming, The Caravans Are Coming!