Tag Archives: incarceration
The Charleston Nine: Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson Responds
Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 on the occasion of remembering the Charleston 9 and embracing the issue of race in the United States. The worship service was held in the United … Continue reading
Help Wanted!
Job Description for a Drug Dealer Local drug cartel seeking new dealers. Position is full time and will work all shifts. Job Skills/Requirements: Applicant must be a self-starter. Ability to count and manage product and cash without creating a paper … Continue reading
Re-Examining our Nation’s Responses to Drugs
An Introduction from the PC(USA)’s Drug Policy Task Force We begin with some disturbing data: The United States has less than 5% of world’s population and 25% of the world’s incarcerated people. Even though whites outnumber blacks five to one … Continue reading
The Politics of “The Dark Knight Rises”
Thoughts on the “deep” political message of The Dark Knight Rises and a response to the tragic mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado, on the night of the film’s premier. By Patrick David Heery (WARNING: SPOILERS ALERT) Since … Continue reading