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Phoenix 05/29/10 – Standing on the Side of Love

Early on Friday, May 28th, I left the cool breezes of California for the arid heat of Arizona, picking up three colleagues along the way. When we arrived 9 hours later we were greeted with warmth and joy by the … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: On Hope

The following article was submitted to and printed by the La Cañada Valley Sun, Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader, respectively, in response to Sam Lundquist’s project of chronicling what people say to the question:  “What is your hope?” My greatest … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: Church/Homosexuality Reality Check

The following was submitted to and published by the local press In Theory religious section in response to a question regarding the treatment of gays and lesbians by churches, and referencing the recent expulsion by a MA Catholic school of … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: Classroom Corporal Punishment

The following was submitted to and printed in the local press in response to questions about corporal punishment in the classroom:  Is corporal punishment on its way in again? And does it really work? Or are we taking a step … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: Immigration Reform

The following was submitted to the In Theory section of the local press in response to the following questions regarding the recent Arizona law on immigration:   Is the new law a step forward in combatting illegal immigration to the … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: God & Politics

The following response was submitted in response to a question posted by the In Theory section of the La Cañada Valley Sun, Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader, respectively:  Should UK political candidates play the God card in an effort to gain … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: Bribing Children with Money

The following was submitted in response to a question posted by the In Theory section of the La Cañada Valley Sun, Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader, respectively: Should kids be bribed with money in order to perform well? What, in … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: The Temptation of Technology

The following was submitted to La Cañada Valley Sun, Glendale News-Press and the Burbank Leader in response to the questions:  How important do you believe it is for people to unplug from technology from time to time? How do you teach, in … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: Clergy Abuse

The following was submitted to local press in response to the allegations by the Vatican that reports of clergy abuse are part of a smear campaign.  Is it time for the pope himself to explain his own actions, in the … Continue reading

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LOCAL PRESS: Healthcare Bill

The Following article was submitted for inclusion in the In Theory section of the La Cañada Valley Sun, Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader the week of March 22nd, in response to a question about two lawsuits initiated in response to this … Continue reading

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