James Talarico Warns About the Dangers of Christian Nationalism

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Below is an unedited transcript of a sermon that James Talarico delivered on October 22, 2023, at his home church about the dangers of Christian nationalism, followed by a link to the YouTube video. He's running for the US Senate in Texas. Talarico and Benjamin Cremer are similar in that they both follow the basic … Continue reading James Talarico Warns About the Dangers of Christian Nationalism

I Have Witnessed Christians Do All These Things

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A powerful, spot-on message from Rev. Ben Cremer, a Wesleyan pastor, theologian, and writer based in Idaho. You can follow him on Substack and Instagram. تجد أدناه النسخة العربية لهذا النص. Gemini created this image based on the text. Dear American Christian, With the explosion of anti-Muslim rhetoric yet again online, I just want to … Continue reading I Have Witnessed Christians Do All These Things

The First Thing They Stole Was The Story

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I felt compelled to repost this LinkedIn post by Korrine Sky, who's a culture-first brand strategist & entrepreneur in England. I added links for more information. Scroll to the bottom for two versions of a spoken word piece based on the text. Peace, MAA ChatGPT created this image based on Korrine Sky's post. They say … Continue reading The First Thing They Stole Was The Story

“You Don’t Have the Credentials.”

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Here's a LinkedIn post by James H. Faghmous, Ph.D. that's worth sharing. Below is a spoken word piece I created inspired by the post. ChatGPT created this image based on the text. I'm not sure it works. You be the judge. "You don't have the credentials."The most effective weapon white supremacy ever invented.Tell me, what … Continue reading “You Don’t Have the Credentials.”

“Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

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Jeffrey St. Clair, co-editor of CounterPunch, and several other writers were asked by the Toni Morrison Foundation to do exactly that. Below is a slightly expanded version with 331 words. Jeff's original version appeared in the fall issue of Ishmael Reed’s new magazine, Tar Baby. Knowing that every word counts, what would you say, dear reader? … Continue reading “Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

Armed Resistance Against Occupation

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I felt compelled to share this statement that Craig Mokhiber, international human rights lawyer and former UN official, posted on LinkedIn. Image created by ChatGPT based on the text. Under international law, armed resistance against foreign occupation, colonial domination, racist regimes, apartheid, and genocide is entirely legal. This is clear, as a matter of law.But … Continue reading Armed Resistance Against Occupation

A Scoop of Fairness

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ChatGPT created this image based on the story below. Here's the backstory to this story and song. It all started when Anna Esaki-Smith posted an article she had written for Forbes titled International Student Numbers Generally Down At U.S. Colleges This Fall on LinkedIn. Here's her message introducing the article: No surprise to see a … Continue reading A Scoop of Fairness

Message from Vietnam – Seeking Your Perspective on the Genocide in Gaza

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Study Israel booth at the 2025 NAFSA annual conference. (Photo by MAA) Here's an email I sent last week to nine Israeli colleagues who attended the 2025 NAFSA annual conference in San Diego, including some as representatives of the Study in Israel booth in the expo hall. Can you guess how many have responded? 😉 … Continue reading Message from Vietnam – Seeking Your Perspective on the Genocide in Gaza

“No warning shots. No hesitation. Just deadly force—like our lives are disposable.”

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No warning shots. No hesitation. Just deadly force—like our lives are disposable. The Abu Shaban family thought they had survived the genocide. Thought they could finally go see what was left of their home in Al Zaytoun. Instead, Israel bombed their vehicle. Seven children—all under the age of 13. Their mother. Their father. Their aunt. … Continue reading “No warning shots. No hesitation. Just deadly force—like our lives are disposable.”