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Gay Pride Prompts Sad, Shameful Aniomisty by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 16, 2023)
May I offer a compromise to the sad and shameful animosity between those celebrating June as “Gay Pride Month” and those who believe that homosexuality is a moral “abomination.”
Topics: Attitudes Beliefs Change Communication Current Events, News News Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Here're Your Orders: Make Something Beautiful by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 30, 2022)
Don’t be disheartened. Deal with the problem.. . . Exercise your gifts. Create beautiful things…
Topics: Beliefs Crime, Justice, Punishment Government News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


A Supreme Decision by James N. Watkins


(Finance and Legal   June 24, 2022)
Thoughts on the cultural/political debate likely to intensify following the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, sending abortion policy back to the states…
Topics: Beliefs Change Government News Politics Religion Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


Conspiracy Theories and Human Psychology by Russell Johnson


(My World   September 18, 2021)
While conspiracy theories may not actually be increasing, awareness of them is, and it is important to understand the role they play in American culture…
Topics: Attitudes Beliefs Media Mental Health Popular Culture Psychology, Psychological Health Social Issues Social Movements


Is It a 'Life' or a 'Choice'? by James N. Watkins


(My World   September 3, 2021)
Texas law turns up the heat on a debate that will not die down…
Topics: Advocacy Beliefs Choices and Decision Making Government History News Social Issues Social Movements Values


Vaccination Resistance by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   July 17, 2021)
What Gallup polls in the last year tell us about American willingness or reluctance to be vaccinated, and the impact on our ability to reach herd immunity to end the threat of COVID-19…
Topics: Communication COVID-19 Demographics News Social Issues Social Movements Statistics Trends Trust


How is Your News Literacy? by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 28, 2021)
Learn how to be a literate news consumer during News Literacy Week…
Topics: History Knowledge Learning Media News Politics Popular Culture Social Media Social Movements


Preventing a Second Civil War by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 7, 2021)
Echoes of a day that tore the nation apart…
Topics: Current Events, News Faith Government History News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


From Where Lincoln Sits by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2021)
Reflections on the insurrection in Washington, D.C.…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Halloween History News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division Voting & Elections


Earth and Heaven by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 2, 2020)
What it means to me to be a citizen of both…
Topics: Beliefs COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Government Language, Meaning News Religion Social Issues Social Movements


It was John's Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 1, 2020)
Celebrating the legacy of Congressman John Lewis…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Current Events, News Dying and Death History Leadership News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements Tribute, Testimony


Mobs and the Workplace by Veronique De Rugy


(My World   July 30, 2020)
'Cancel Culture' needs to slow down…
Topics: Communication Current Events, News Freedom Language, Meaning News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements


The Guardians of Right by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 18, 2020)
Who ultimately should decide what is left?…
Topics: Current Events, News Football (American) Freedom News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements Sports


About Those Monuments by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 27, 2020)
Why attempts to revise history are risky…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News History News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


Explaining White Privilege By Lori Lakin Hutcherson


(My World   June 26, 2020)
An honest response to a white friend…
Topics: Current Events, News History News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements Trends Values


It's Time to Take a Stand by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 13, 2020)
Contrasting two Georges…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News News Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Lamentation and Limitation by George Garrison


(Faith   June 11, 2020)
Reacting to both a physical and social virus…
Topics: Beliefs Bible COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Disease God News Racism and Inequality Social Issues Social Movements


Borderline Disaster by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2019)
Haunted by the heartache of the immigrant crisis…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Government Policy, Policy Formation Social Issues Social Movements Tragedy


Prejudice Reimagined by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 24, 2019)
Considering the immigration debate…
Topics: Demographics History Hopes & Dreams News Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Keeping the Dream Alive by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2018)
Recalling Dr. King's death 50 years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Crime, Justice, Punishment History Hopes & Dreams Loss & Grieving Minorities Social Movements Tribute, Testimony


'Sanctity of Life' from womb to tomb by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 22, 2016)
Going beyond today's 'Right to Life' march…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Ethics & Morality News Social Movements


Deception Can Be Deadly by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 21, 2015)
Lessons from the NAACP leader in Spokane…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Fraud Social Issues Social Movements


Bloody Sunday Remembered by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 15, 2015)
Looking back at Selma fifty years later;helliip;
Topics: History Social Movements

Memphis Memories by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2008)
Another date that will live in infamy…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries History Social Movements

God Has a Dream, Too! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2008)
Martin Luther King wasn't the only dreamer…
Topics: Faith History Social Movements