When a Jewish Congregation is Assaulted
In this grievous hour, I am reminded to reread George Washington’s letter to the Jewish Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, September 9, 1790: “…May the Children of the [...]
Justice and Ethics: Quotations
“Truth never damages a cause that is just.” Mahatma Gandhi “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when [...]
“To Be Great…” Quotation from Ralph Waldo Emerson
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He [...]
Jeanette Rankin, First Woman Elected to US Congress
Jeannette Rankin made history in 1916 as the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress. A representative from Montana, she was a champion for civil and legal [...]
“On Preserving Democracy,” Passages from Aristotle
Selected Passages Chosen From “Preserving Democracy,“ by Aristotle From Democracy in the Politics of Aristotle, edited by Thomas R. Martin, with Neel Smith & Jennifer F.Stuart, edition of July 26, [...]
Journey Home, by Glenda Taylor
“So, where are you from?” Again and again I’ve heard that question, as for a couple of months now I’ve traveled around Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. This past [...]
Navajo Nation Reacts to Children at Border
I am currently camping out near the Four Corners area of Colorado. I picked up a Navajo Nation newspaper, and I noted an article citing the Navajo Nation's reaction [...]
Archetypes, Part One, by Glenda Taylor
The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung said that the gods and goddesses of myth are “archetypal” symbols. Jung spent a great deal of time developing his theories concerning archetypes, and [...]