In Praise of Academia: For Those Trying to Make a Lasting Difference

Soon after the terrible events of September 11, 2001, the United States went to war in Afghanistan. They went to war in Afghanistan without understanding Afghanistan and it has resulted in what Dexter Filkins calls “the forever war.” Recently the Washington Post released documented insider interviews unveiling the extent of the ignorance and effort toContinue

“That is unforgivable”: Filtering Priorities in Seeking Justice and Dignity in the World

I recently heard Mitch Albom (best-selling author) interviewed about his most recent book: Have a Little Faith: A True Story.  He was talking about a church building in Detroit that had a gaping hole in the roof and the congregation–with not enough resources to fix it–huddling together under a tent inside the church while itContinue