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Category Archives: Blog
Political Dehumanization – Creating the Other
Derek, volunteer first responder, showing a Jaws of Life device. As 2017 comes to a close, we find America dangerously divided. There are powerful currents at work, trying to deepen the fissures that threaten to fragment our nation. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Dialogue, politics, stereotype
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What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Today I participated in the most important act that an American can do; I voted. This year’s election is what I’d call an off-off-year, in which I get to vote for Mayor, City Council, and a couple of Park and … Continue reading
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Senator Al Franken: Giant of the Senate
Last night, I went to a book signing for Senator Al Franken’s new book Senator Al Franken – Giant of the Senate. It was sponsored by Magers and Quinn, a super independent book seller, and hosted by Uptown Church, which … Continue reading
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Memorial Day 2017 – What have We Learned?
We are in the 16th year of the longest war in American history. It’s the Memorial Day weekend. As a nation we remember all those who have served our nation in war, sacrificed their mental and physical health, and for … Continue reading
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Tagged Grief, Les Phillips, Memorial Day, politics, Remembering, Veteran, War Dead, World War I, World War II
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Restoration of the People’s House
School children in the newly restored rotunda at the Minnesota State House. I was at the Minnesota State Capitol, “The People’s House”, a few days ago. On any day when the government is in session, it rings with the sounds … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Capitol Building, Cass Gilbert, Democracy, Legislature, Les Phillips, Martin Luther King, minnesota, Minnesota State House, politics, Preacher, Religious Freedom, Restoration, ST. Paul, Territorial Legislature
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Belonging
Fellow citizens march down Marquette avenue on their way to demonstrate in front of the Better Business Bureau for a living wage, sick leave, immigration and other issues. Last week I attended a march in downtown Minneapolis. It was late … Continue reading