Monthly Archives: January 2011
Unspeakable truths and takeover
Last Sunday, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, my Children’s Chapel children and I talked about justice. As I listened to them wrestle their experiences, I was reminded that Paterson participated in racist/segregationist policies for its school children. We adults don’t talk … Continue reading
Noah’s Ark and “Opportunity Scholarships”
Each time we talk about vouchers, even lightly disguised as “Opportunity Scholarships”, I think of Noah’s Ark. You know the story. God sends a flood to destroy the evil people, but gives Noah a chance to save two of each kind of … Continue reading
Peace, love and criticism
I’m guilty. No, I haven’t posted crosshairs on anyone. But I have used intemperate language to describe policies and people with whom I disagree. It’s so easy to fall into the pattern of sarcasm and vitriol. And look what it … Continue reading
Lies, damned lies and statistics in the Supreme Court
I have a hard time listening to lawyers describe our public schools. I want to stand up and shout: go to a school! We could have gotten up from the Trenton court room and walked a few blocks to a … Continue reading
Ready, set, go! Costa Rica here we come!
The countdown isn’t over for 8 young Paterson women. The New Year’s Eve ball may have dropped, but they are still counting the days until they leave for the rain forests of Costa Rica’s Osa peninsula on January 13. This will be the third … Continue reading